When you send your child off to school you hope they see their friends, learn as much as possible, and come home safe and sound. If you get a call from the school nurse or principal, it is easy for a parent to become extremely distressed. This is specifically so if the school authority on the other line is telling you that your child has been seriously injured. What Are Some Examples of School Negligence? There are many situations where a [...]
Dog bite incidents happen more than most people would like to believe. This is specifically so because dogs are such beloved pets for many people all over the United States. Sadly, there are more than 1,000 people who will be injured from a dog bite incident every day, and each will require some kind of emergency care as a result. Annually, there are over 14,000 serious hospitalizations from dog bites. Sometimes, such an injury can lead to debilitating long-term [...]
Car accidents are very common in the state of Florida, and the state regularly ranks in the top 10 for most accidents in the country every year. The most common cause of car accidents in Florida is speeding. Other frequent causes include distractive driving by way of things such as texting, inebriated drivers, and not following the basic rules of the road. Furthermore, there is a large population of seniors that reside in the state. When looking at the [...]
Seeking punitive damages by way of a personal injury lawsuit is different than seeking standard compensatory damages. Not every lawsuit that includes a claim for punitive damages is going to be successful. The fact of the matter is that, in Florida, punitive damages are almost never awarded. If you plan to file a lawsuit that includes punitive damages as well as compensatory damages, it is important that you let an experienced Tampa personal injury attorney review your claim. What Are Punitive [...]
Once you are injured in a Florida car accident, how long do you have to file a lawsuit? Florida car accident victims do not have unlimited time to file a claim. Reasonable deadlines, known as the statute of limitations, are put in place by Florida personal injury laws and practical limitations exist as well. It is important to be aware of both kinds of limitations in order to increase your odds of being awarded fair financial compensation. You will also [...]
Changing lanes in the middle of Florida traffic has the potential to be a frightening situation; one that can quickly end with a serious lane change car accident. Drivers everywhere have a reputation for rarely using their turn indicators, despite the fact that, according to Florida law, it is illegal not to do so when making a turn or changing lanes. Drivers also have a tendency to weave in and out of traffic by making back-to-back lane changes at [...]
Although most people associate potholes with streets in the northern part of the country that see large amounts of snow and ice that freeze, thaw, and then refreeze, resulting in the formation of large potholes and cracks, Florida’s roadways are not immune to developing these same driving hazards. Potholes, if left ignored and unrepaired, will not only become a major driving hazard but often get worse and become more hazardous over time. If left untended, potholes cab increase exponentially in [...]
Ahh, yes. Halloween. The singular time of year that witches, zombies, and ghosts take to the streets, plastic pumpkins in tow, canvassing their neighborhoods for candy bars, lollipops, and other sweets. The holiday is a genuinely fun experience for children and adults alike. Sadly, the most dangerous thing you will find lurking outside this All Hallows Eve isn’t the diseased, the demonic, or the undead. It isn’t even candy corn. It’s you and every other driver on the road. Slow Down Children [...]
Due to its year-round pleasant weather and lack of winter hazards such as snow and ice, the state of Florida sees bicyclists of all ages on and near its roadways all year long. Understanding the various laws and regulations that apply to cyclists is a major component when it comes to staying safe and avoiding the serious and even fatal injuries that typically result from a bicycle accident. Keep on reading to learn some of the most fundamental Florida bicycle [...]
Accidents are, regrettably, simply one of those universal things that happen to everyone at least a few times throughout their life. Although the majority of these accidents are innocuous and cause minimal or no injury to their victim, there are, occasionally, more serious accidents that can have disastrous and life-changing outcomes. In the state of Florida, Tampa personal injury lawyers deal with some forms of personal injury cases more often than others. Listed below are the five most prevalent kinds [...]
