Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common phrase that everyone has heard, but many aren’t sure what it exactly means. When a person goes to see a medical professional, they expect expertise and professionalism and trust the professional with their or their family members’ lives. However, everyone is human and sometimes mistakes are made. While the… Read More »
Are Owners Responsible for the Actions of Their Pets?
When you see a cute dog on the street or while visiting a friend, many times your first instinct is to reach out and pet the dog, but is this smart? While a dog may look friendly at first glance, sometimes unpredictable behaviors may emerge that put you or a loved one in danger…. Read More »
Trampolines – a Fun Activity or Too Much Risk?
With Christmas coming up, many children may be excited to see a trampoline from Santa Claus under their tree; or maybe as a family outing, families will choose to travel to a trampoline “park” for some fun together. No matter how fun having a trampoline is or visiting a trampoline park may be, it… Read More »
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case
The decision to file a personal injury claim may be complicated. Depending on the type of accident and injuries involved, however, filing a claim for negligence against a perpetrator may be the only way to be compensated for a victim’s injuries. A claim for negligence is usually filed when a victim is injured because… Read More »
Do Not Let Drinking and Driving Ruin Your Holidays
With the holiday season officially upon us, many weekends are bound to be spent at family get-togethers, work holiday parties, and social gatherings. While this usually means good times spent with ones you love, good foods, maybe some special presents that you have been hoping for all year, it also means the almost inevitable… Read More »
Tracy Morgan vs. Walmart Lawsuit Highlights Traumatic Brain Injuries and Seat-Belt Defense in Car and Truck Accidents
Tracy Morgan is a well-known and popular comedian with fans all around the world. Many of those fans have been keeping him in their thoughts as he continues his recovery from a serious truck accident involving a collision with a Walmart truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. Mr. Morgan was a passenger in a… Read More »
Takata Airbag Recall To Go Nationwide
Initial Takata Recall Many Florida motorists should be already be aware of a massive car recall involving vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. A variety of auto brands and vehicle models have been impacted and the recall quickly ballooned into the largest automotive parts recall in the history of the American auto industry. The recall… Read More »
Understanding The Difference Between Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida Auto Insurance Basics Florida is a no-fault insurance state and drivers are required to purchase automobile insurance that is known as PIP (personal injury protection benefits). If the policyholder is involved in an accident, PIP coverage provides for medical related costs and some other expenses associated with the victim’s recovery. Florida state mandates… Read More »
Water Park Premises Liability Suit Results in Counterclaim
It is estimated that there over 1,000 water parks throughout the United States. Water parks are classified as fixed site amusement parks and, as such, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has no authority to mandate safety standards for water park businesses. In 1981, amusement park industry lobbyists convinced Congress that fixed-site amusement rides… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents On the Rise in Florida
On crowded highways and during rush hours, riding a motorcycle can be a risky proposition. Data compiled from vehicle accidents have indicated that up to 70% of road accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles were caused by the absence of visibility on the part of vehicle drivers. If a motorcycle enters a driver’s blind… Read More »
