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11 Jul
Who Is Liable After a Rideshare Accident in Florida

Who Is Liable After a Rideshare Accident in Florida?

You may have used a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft recently to help you get around town, or because you had a night out with your friends and you knew you would be drinking, so you prepared to have a sober driver get you home safely. Rideshare services are growing in popularity and are very convenient. However, rideshare drivers can still be involved in accidents. These accidents can inflict physical bodily harm on passengers or on others on [...]

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09 Jul
Suing for Emotional Distress

Suing for Emotional Distress

Injury accidents can be a source of significant emotional turmoil for individuals who were involved or those who witnessed an accident. Emotional distress can result when a person has been exposed to a very stressful or traumatic event. A car accident can make for a prime example of a personal injury event that can inflict considerable mental pain and suffering. As a result, debilitating emotional distress can adversely impact one’s life. It can lead to missed work and then [...]

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04 Jul
Understanding Liability in a Personal Injury Claim

Understanding Liability in a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury claims may be filed in many different situations. For example, individuals injured in a Florida car accident may be able to file a personal injury claim. If injuries were the result of medical malpractice, a medical malpractice claim can be filed, which is also a type of personal injury claim. Perhaps if a property owner fails to maintain their property so it is safe and someone falls and hurts themselves, then a slip-and-fall claim may be appropriate. When someone [...]

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02 Jul
Pursuing Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases: What Tampa Victims Should Know

Exceptions to Florida’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

When negligence is the reason that your loved one passed away, then you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to obtain financial compensation. Wrongful death incidents can be devastating and traumatic. Still, the loved ones left behind after such a deep loss deserve justice.  It can be difficult to think about managing a legal suit in the midst of losing a loved one. Due to Florida’s wrongful death statute of limitations being only two years from the [...]

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27 Jun
Understanding How Florida Wrongful Death Laws Seek Justice

Understanding How Florida Wrongful Death Laws Seek Justice

Losing a loved one is never easy. When the unnecessary, careless, and negligent actions of another party are why your loved one lost their life, then coping with this new reality can be considerably more challenging.  Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to take legal action and file a wrongful death claim. The rules for who is eligible and how the process works can vary from state to state. Florida’s wrongful death laws were written to give victims [...]

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25 Jun
The True Cost of Motorcycle Accidents: Medical, Legal, and Emotional Implications

The True Cost of Motorcycle Accidents: Medical, Legal, and Emotional Implications

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that according to the data on fatal traffic accidents, there is one group that constantly continues to be overrepresented. That group is motorcyclists. As motorcycle registration increases across the country, deadly motorcycle accidents are also on the rise. For example, the more than 6,000 people killed in motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2022 had the highest body count from motorcycle crashes since way back in 1975. If you were injured in [...]

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20 Jun
How to Secure Compensation for Pedestrian Accidents in High-Traffic Areas

How to Secure Compensation for Pedestrian Accidents in High-Traffic Areas

Pedestrians have the right to travel without having to fear being in an accident where they are severely harmed. This includes traveling in high-traffic areas. Despite this, there are many ways a pedestrian can be harmed while out and about, and in high-traffic areas, the risks of an accident are increased. For assistance with a pedestrian accident claim in Florida, the Tampa personal injury attorneys at Fulgencio Law can help. Florida Pedestrian Accidents Pedestrians are considered anyone who is traveling by foot [...]

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18 Jun
Florida Dog Bite Laws: What Victims Need to Know About Liability and Compensation

Florida Dog Bite Laws: What Victims Need to Know About Liability and Compensation

Dog owners should have control of their pets so that others are safe from being bitten. When a dog bites, Florida’s dog bite laws hold dog owners accountable for the resulting damages to victims. Dog owners in Florida are strictly liable for injuries that another person suffers from their dog.  If you were hurt by another party’s dog in Florida, then you may be able to secure compensation for your harm. The Tampa dog bite injury attorneys at Fulgencio Law [...]

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13 Jun
How Out-of-State Drivers Affect Florida Car Accident Claims Florida car accident lawyer

Navigating Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System: What Car Accident Victims Need to Know

Securing compensation after a Florida car accident is essential, especially when your damages are significant. Car accidents can be very costly and they can be painful both physically and emotionally. All losses should be accounted for in your car accident injury claim.  Each state has its own fault system that governs the claims process. In many states, when a car accident happens, one party is able to file a claim for compensation against another party who is responsible for causing [...]

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11 Jun
Boating Accidents in Florida: Common Causes and Your Legal Options

Boating Accidents in Florida: Common Causes and Your Legal Options

When thinking about the state of Florida, warmth, sunshine, and beaches often come to mind. Florida has extensive waterways which offer plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the water. For boaters, there is no better state to go to than Florida which can explain why Florida has the most registered recreational boaters in the country. Recreational boating is typically a fun time until an accident happens. Boating accidents can leave individuals seriously injured and injuries can even be [...]

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