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Does a Sign Relieve a Property Owner's Liability from a Slip and Fall Incident

Does a Sign Relieve a Property Owner’s Liability from a Slip and Fall Incident?

Slip and fall accidents can cause more than just minor cuts or bruises. They can have serious negative health implications like head trauma, broken bones, sprains, torn ligaments, spinal cord damages, and more. Extensive medical treatment may be necessary for a victim of a slip and fall accident. Surgeries, medications, and physical therapy are just some of the treatment options that may be necessary for a victim to fully recover when full recovery is possible. All of the treatment [...]

The Importance of Using a Brain Injury Attorney After a TBI

The Importance of Using a Brain Injury Attorney After a TBI

Acting quickly after an accident that has left you with a severe head injury is prudent. The first thing to do after you sustained trauma to your head is to seek medical treatment and care. These injuries can have catastrophic and long-term consequences. Rapid medical treatment has the potential to help victims of brain injuries avoid permanent and destructive harm. At the very least, treatment can help you begin the recovery process. When the negligence of another party is what [...]

Top 2 Challenges with Dog Owners After a Bite Incident

Top 2 Challenges with Dog Owners After a Bite Incident

When a dog attacks and bites, this can be an incredibly horrifying and painful experience. As Americans, we typically think about dogs with love and adoration. Dogs are by far, the most popular domesticated pet to have in the United States. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, from 2017-2018, there were 48,255,413 homes across the country that had at least one dog. This means that during this timeframe, approximately 38.4% of Americans had pet dogs. Still, despite your dog [...]

What You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida Florida wrongful death lawyer

Florida Wrongful Death Claims for Children

When negligence causes a fatal accident to take place, the family of the victim may have the right to file a suit for obtaining compensation on the behalf of the deceased. While money is never a substitute for the loss of a loved one, there are still expenses that come with the loss of life such as funeral costs, for just one example. Losing a valued and beloved family member or spouse is incredibly difficult especially when it comes too [...]

Building a Strong Injury Claim After a Fall Accident

Building a Strong Injury Claim After a Fall Accident

Slip and falls can happen in many different situations. If you were hurt on another person’s or entity’s property because there was some type of hazard you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that falls are the reason behind more than eight million visits to emergency rooms every year. Falls are the leading reason why emergency room trips are made making up over 21% of the visits annually.  If you live in [...]

Who Can Be Liable for the Aftermath of a Car Accident

Who Can Be Liable for the Aftermath of a Car Accident?

Car accidents can have devastating results such as producing extensive property damages, debilitating injuries, and even death. Because of this, victims of car accidents can be burdened by very costly damages. To pay for these damages, a victim may be able to file a personal injury claim against the liable party for compensation. To learn more about how to define liability and what options you have for compensation, working with an attorney can help. There were 24,168 total traffic crashes [...]

7 Actions to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

7 Actions to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents happen with high frequency and can often have devastating and even deadly results. If you think falls just result in bumps and bruises, they can, but they can also cause major injuries and death. Slip and fall incidents can be incredibly dangerous and have long-term health implications for victims. In the state of Florida, just like is the case in many states across the country, property owners must maintain their property and make sure that it [...]

Who Can File a Florida Wrongful Death Claim

Who Can File a Florida Wrongful Death Claim?

If you lost a loved one because of the negligent actions of another party, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf for compensation. In Florida, there are specific laws and guidelines as to who is and who is not permitted to file such a claim.  After a tragic loss, and because Florida wrongful death claims can be extremely complex, working with an attorney that will manage the claim can provide greater peace of mind [...]

What Is Needed to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida

What Is Needed to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida?

Individuals who have suffered harm after seeing a trusted medical provider may have a case to file a medical malpractice claim. These claims tend to be some of the most challenging to prove and the bar is very high in terms of winning and securing compensation. It is dependent on the victim of medical malpractice to show that their medical provider was negligent in their actions and responsibilities and it was this negligence that lead to the harm that [...]

How Can Victims of Uber Accidents Obtain Compensation

How Can Victims of Uber Accidents Obtain Compensation?

If you regularly use rideshare services or just use them sparingly, you are in good company. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are in demand and their popularity is growing steadily. In 2020 alone, there were well over 90 million active Uber users every month. Even if you don’t use mobility services like taxis or Ubers, it is still very likely that you have seen drivers with their lit-up signs operating on the road around you. Studies have shown that [...]