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13 Apr
Can A Citation Affect A Car Accident Claim in Florida

Can a Citation Affect a Car Accident Claim in Florida?

If a police officer writes you a traffic citation, it’s because they believe you engaged in some kind of traffic violation. There are several violations that warrant citations, like speeding, not stopping at a stop sign, or running a red light, for example. The citation will indicate the associated fine that you must pay. You have the ability to plead guilty to the charges and pay the fine, or you may fight the charges and possibly have the ticket [...]

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11 Apr
What is Driving Anxiety Disorder

What is Driving Anxiety Disorder?

There are several life experiences that can cause a person to develop some type of anxiety disorder. In fact, suffering from anxiety is something that affects tens of millions of Americans. As a mental health illness, anxiety is prevalent across the country. This is because excessive stress, physical harm, emotional trauma, and other distressing events can degrade the health of one’s mind and cause one to develop anxiety or a fear of a particular situation, tangible object, another person, [...]

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06 Apr
How Prevalent is Nursing Home Abuse

How Prevalent is Nursing Home Abuse?

There are more than 39 million individuals over the age of 65 who live in the United States, and just under six million are older than 85 years of age. The growth rate of the older population is only expected to increase. In the next 20 years, for instance, it is projected that the growth rate of the older population is going to double what it is currently. An older adult has a more than 70% chance that they will [...]

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04 Apr
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s April, and spring is in the air. While the days are getting longer and people are looking to get outdoors and plan trips, it is important to know that the month of April also shines a light on distracted driving awareness. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. There is good reason to dedicate a whole month to this issue, as distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents that [...]

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28 Mar
When is it Safe to Stop Using a Booster Seat in a Car

When is it Safe to Stop Using a Booster Seat in a Car?

There is no underestimating the importance of wearing a seatbelt and securing children in proper child safety seats. It does not matter how short the trip is, car accidents do not discriminate based on distance. Car accidents can take place on long road trips or just heading down to the street and going to the store. Just about any type of collision has the potential to be deadly. Concerning car seats for children, it may take time to get a [...]

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23 Mar
Should You Reject the First Offer From an Insurance Adjuster After an Accident

Should You Reject the First Offer From an Insurance Adjuster After an Accident?

If you were injured in an unintentional injury accident in Florida, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation for all of your losses. These losses could include medical expenses related to your injuries and missed time from work while you are recovering from your injuries, property damages, pain and suffering, and more. It is imperative that after an injury accident, you seek medical attention as soon as you can. Doing so will help diagnose your injuries, have your [...]

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21 Mar
Medical Malpractice After a Misdiagnosis in Florida

The Most Important Medical Advice for Recovering from a Concussion

A concussion is a form of brain injury that happens when the brain has some type of force applied to it that harms the tissue. While concussions typically are not fatal, the long-term adverse physical effects of a concussion can cause a victim to suffer major limitations in life and be disabling. This is why concussions must be taken seriously. Since the symptoms of concussions do not always show up quickly and clearly, when there is a traumatic blow [...]

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16 Mar
Top 5 Damages that are Financially Compensable in a Florida Personal Injury Claim

Top 5 Damages that are Financially Compensable in a Florida Personal Injury Claim

Each state in the nation has its own fault laws. A small few states follow a contributory negligence system, a handful follow a pure comparative negligence system, and then the rest of the country follows a modified comparative negligence system. The type of negligence system that your state follows will dictate what your rights are after an unintentional injury accident for filing an injury claim and obtaining compensation for the full amount of economic and non-economic damages you suffered. Florida [...]

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14 Mar
The Duty of a Property Owner in Florida

How Are Duty to Warn and Duty to Maintain Property Different in Florida?

Premise liability cases, otherwise known as slip-and-fall cases, can sometimes be hard to prove. There are responsibilities that an owner of a property must adhere to, but there are also some responsibilities of those who enter a property. And depending on the circumstances, what may seem like negligence on the part of the property owner may not be. Under Florida premise liability laws, certain situations may not be considered those where negligence existed, and therefore a property owner would [...]

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09 Mar
Do Motorcycle Accidents Fall Under Florida's PIP Laws

Do Motorcycle Accidents Fall Under Florida’s PIP Laws?

Florida is one of the 12 states in the nation that follows a no-fault insurance system. A no-fault system means that when a crash happens, only in certain circumstances can a victim file a claim against another party for compensation. In a no-fault state like Florida, when minor car crashes take place unless the damages were serious, individuals would have to use their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage to obtain compensation for some of their damages. PIP can [...]

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