If you are thinking of filing a wrongful death claim after you lost a loved one in an accident that was the fault of a negligent party, you are probably wondering what types of damages you can file for in the state of Florida. The information regarding what you can obtain is found in the Florida Wrongful Death Act, Florida Statutes § 768.16. If you can show that the other party who you are filing your claim against was [...]
Slip and falls are very common and injuries occur in every age group. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 out of 5 falls will result in a significant injury such as broken bones or head trauma. Every year there are more than 800,000 Americans hospitalized from fall-related injuries. If you have fallen on a business’s property, another individual’s private property or any other entities’ premises, you could have good reason to pursue a personal [...]
Accidents result in several negative outcomes including physical injuries, property damage, and pain and suffering. These outcomes are what lead a victim to pursue a personal injury claim to recoup economic and non-economic compensation for their damages. Some damages are clearer than others and have direct costs associated with them while others are not so cut-and-dry. Pain and suffering are some of these damages that are considered to be non-economic and can provide a victim with compensation. What Is “Pain [...]
Hopefully, you will never be in an accident where you sustain injuries. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you could have a strong case to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. To learn more about the strength of your claim, it is best to contact a Tampa personal injury attorney who can examine your situation and guide you on how to move forward. For anyone who has recently been injured in [...]
Filing a personal injury claim for the first time may leave you with some questions. Rightfully so. When you pursue compensation for your damages you want to make sure that your efforts are successful. Statistically, victims who employ legal help with their claims obtain more favorable outcomes with higher compensation than without legal representation. The Tampa personal injury attorneys at Fulgencio Law will answer all of your questions and guide you through the personal injury claims process. Factors That Affect [...]
Florida’s warm, tropical climate makes it an ideal environment for swimming. Many homes across the sunshine state have pools and as a result of the high numbers of pools in the state, there are also more drownings particularly for children. Florida leads the country in child drowning victims and according to the Florida Department of Health the leading cause of injuries and death amongst young children aged 1-4 is from drowning. When compared to the country’s statistics, drowning is [...]
Car accidents are very common in the United States with approximately 6 million occurring each year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 30,000 deaths and over 2 million injuries each year from vehicular accidents across the country. Car accidents have a wide spectrum of results. Some will only yield minor damages to personal property and may only have negligible injuries while others are complete devastation. Victims who are involved in very serious [...]
Red lights are not ‘optional,’ they are meant for intersection safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Stop signs and red lights have a purpose on our roads and there is no reason for ignoring them that is either safe or legal. It happens, though, even for the most cautious drivers because we are all people and even the best of us make mistakes. Whether we are stressed because we are rushing to make up time to get to our [...]
Personal injuries affect everyone, no matter their gender or age. When parents send their children off to school they expect that they will be safe from harm, but even at school and on the school bus, injuries have been known to occur. When your child sustains an injury by a negligent or reckless party they are entitled to obtaining compensation for their damages. As a parent, you can pursue a personal injury claim for your child to ensure that [...]
Award Winning Recognition – Again! The 2019 Law Firm 500 results are in, and we are proud to announce that Fulgencio Law has been recognized as the 32nd fastest-growing law firm in the country. Last year, our firm was recognized as the 65th fastest growing law firm in the United States, but we knew we could do better. So we did. We are, once again, humbled beyond words by this incredible recognition. To all of those who have contributed to our [...]
