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Injuries Sustained During Organized Sports
It is amazing to see how much the safety equipment used in organized sports — at all levels — has developed and evolved over the decades. When football was first organized as a professional sport in the United States, the helmets used were little more than leather hats. Now they are highly-developed marvels of… Read More »
What is Florida PIP Coverage?
Even extremely strong personal injury cases take time to settle. As a result, many injured victims find themselves struggling to pay medical bills and otherwise make ends meet while they wait for their settlements to come through. This can lead some to rely upon credit cards, high-interest loans and lawsuit funding lenders to bridge… Read More »
Common Swimming Pool Injuries
Swimming pools and summer go hand in hand. Unfortunately, however, pools often harbor hidden dangers, especially for children. Hotels, resorts and other entities that make pool facilities available to customers or the public at large have a high duty to keep those facilities in good repair and to warn against dangers that are otherwise… Read More »
Your Insurance May Cover You Even if Your Car Wasn’t Involved
Most people know that insurance is designed to protect you from liability if you are involved in an accident. Some people also are aware that UM/UIM coverage can help compensate you when the at-fault driver is uninsured or has insufficient coverage to fully address your injuries. However, many are surprised to learn that their… Read More »
Spectator Injuries at Sporting Events
Stadiums, arenas and racetracks are public venues and in many ways owners and managers are held to the same standards of care as storeowners and other proprietors. However, there are some differences. In many cases, spectator sports present certain special hazards that can only be mitigated so much before adversely affecting the spectator experience…. Read More »
Vehicle Maintenance as a Factor in Car Crashes
In some cases, the careless or negligent act that causes an auto accident occurs long before the at-fault driver sits down behind the wheel. The right to own and operate a motor vehicle on Florida’s public roadways carries with it numerous obligations. In addition to an obligation to behave reasonably while operating a vehicle,… Read More »
How Expert Witnesses Can Help Your Case
Most people do not think of auto accident or other personal injury cases as involving complex technical and scientific issues. However, even the simplest case can often benefit from the testimonial input of a scientific or technical professional. Complex cases are often won or lost based on expert testimony and a strong expert report… Read More »
Things to Consider After Being Injured in a Store
While we typically do not think of retail stores as dangerous places, numerous hazards can appear, especially when maintenance is less than diligent. From slippery floors to uneven steps to poor lighting, any slip and fall accident has the potential to cause serious and permanent injuries. However, unlike in auto accidents where the police… Read More »
When Prescription Drugs Cause Auto Accidents
Most often when we talk about driving under the influence we are referring to alcohol or illegal drugs. However, many therapeutic drugs with legitimate medical uses can also create a dangerous situation when used while behind the wheel. The fact that a drug was legally prescribed does not necessarily mean that its use is… Read More »
Florida Regulations on Amusement Ride Maintenance
In many cases, the thrill of amusement parks comes from the way in which rides seem dangerous without actually putting the rider in danger. At least this is the way it is supposed to be. Unfortunately, at some venues the danger can be all too real. Whether it is through an isolated act of… Read More »
