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12 Oct
Florida's Fatal Speed-Related Crash Problem

Florida’s Fatal Speed-Related Crash Problem

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2021, there were 12,330 people killed in speed-related traffic accidents. This number represents an 8% increase in deaths from speed-related crashes from the prior year in 2020.  Speeding does not have to happen and is completely avoidable. Still, many people speed. Whether it is due to frustration and road rage, anxiety about being late to a certain appointment, or eagerness to get to a specific location, there are several reasons [...]

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10 Oct
Fatal Injuries and Wrongful Death Claims in Florida

Fatal Injuries and Wrongful Death Claims in Florida

A wrongful death incident is one where negligence causes a person to lose their life. There are several ways that a person can behave in a reckless manner and their lack of care for others can cause a deadly accident. For example, there were 3,561 deaths from fatal car accidents in Florida in 2022.  Car accidents are one of the leading means by which wrongful death incidents happen. However, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, defective products, [...]

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05 Oct
Internal Injuries from Car Accidents

Internal Injuries from Car Accidents

The force on the body that comes with the impact of a car accident can lead to many different types of injuries. The most dangerous is internal injuries. The momentum that can come when automobiles collide may cause internal injuries just as glass from broken windshields and other loose debris penetrating the body can. It is imperative that internal injuries are identified quickly and treated. Though, with some internal injuries it can be very difficult to get a proper [...]

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03 Oct
9 Ways Dental Malpractice Can Happen

9 Ways Dental Malpractice Can Happen

Surgical errors, prescription medication mistakes, birth injuries, misdiagnosis, and more are often at the top of mind when thinking about how medical malpractice events can take place. Dental malpractice is usually not at the very top of one’s list of medical errors that can lead to a patient suffering harm. But mistakes at the dentist do happen. And, when errors and negligence are the cause of one’s injuries, it can be possible to file a medical malpractice claim against [...]

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28 Sep
How Deadly Are Florida Car Accidents

How Deadly Are Florida Car Accidents?

Although some car accidents have higher incidents of death than others, any car accident can be fatal. Florida wrongful death laws indicate that when a person dies in a crash, it could be possible for the family of the deceased to recover financial compensation on their behalf. However, the statute of limitations in Florida for a wrongful death case is generally two years. So it is best not to delay in meeting with an attorney for advice, legal representation, [...]

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26 Sep
The Most Dangerous Type of Car Accident

The Most Dangerous Type of Car Accident

All car accidents can be devastating and have deadly consequences. Every single detail related to how a crash takes place can relate to its outcome. Whether it be a minor fender bender, a t-bone crash, a rear-end collision, or a head-on crash, the outcomes can be catastrophic in any of these incidents. However, some accidents tend to be much more deadly and consequential than others. Head-on collisions are one of the ways that a vehicular collision can happen and [...]

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21 Sep
Who is Liable in After a Car Accident Caused by a Teen Driver

Who is Liable in After a Florida Car Accident Caused by a Teen Driver?

Driving for a teenager is a sign of independence and can give them a sense of freedom. While parents may be nervous when their teen gets behind the wheel, at least for the first few years of being able to drive solo, the more a teen drives the more experience they get. This can help mold them into safe and proficient drivers.  Still, anyone can be in an accident, including the most practiced teen driver. Though, teens aged 16-19 are [...]

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19 Sep
Are Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits the Same Thing

Are Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits the Same Thing?

If you have been injured in an accident, you may have a vague understanding of your rights and ability to be compensated for your losses. As a result, you may have heard the terms claim and lawsuit before and even used interchangeably. This could lead you to think they are the same thing. But, infact, they are not. After an injury accident in Florida, even if you believe you know what you should do to obtain the compensation you need, [...]

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12 Sep
How Costly is Medical Treatment After a Florida Car Accident

How Costly is Medical Treatment After a Florida Car Accident?

Car accidents can result in minor to catastrophic and fatal injuries for those who are involved. In some cases, emergency medical treatment is needed so victims will be immediately rushed to the hospital. In other situations, while it is still important to see a medical professional to have injuries evaluated, victims may not require quick action on the part of first responders to get them medical care. Receiving medical treatment can be very costly no matter if you were treated [...]

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07 Sep

How to Win a Medical Malpractice Claim

When a patient is injured because they were not given proper treatment or care by their medical provider, then they may be able to file a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice claims are civil suits that can render financial compensation for losses that were suffered.  Medical malpractice happens frequently. The National Practitioner Data Bank reported that there were 280,368 medical malpractice claims that were paid by physicians from 1992 to 2014.  If you have been harmed by the misconduct or negligence [...]

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