Category Archives: Personal Injury
Can I Collect Compensation if I was Broadsided on my Motorcycle?
Like those who operate standard sized passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are at risk of being involved in a number of different types of collisions, including rear end accidents, head-on crashes, and sideswipes. However, some of the most common types of accidents that motorcyclists find themselves in are t-bone accidents, in which they are broadsided by… Read More »
Liability for Sports Injuries
Most people who play contact sports are aware that they are at risk of sustaining some sort of injury. For this reason, players are generally prohibited from suing a third party for causing their injuries. However, there are some situations where a third party’s negligence can cause or contribute to a victim’s injuries, so… Read More »
Lane Splitting in Florida
Many Florida residents choose to ride motorcycles in an effort to cut down on the costs of car maintenance, to beat traffic, or to save on gas money. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also put at additional risk of injury. For example, motorcycles are much more difficult to see on the road, which can lead drivers… Read More »
The Dangers of Late Diagnosis
According to the Institute of Medicine, as many as 12 million people, or about five percent of those who seek outpatient care, are given a diagnosis that is either wrong or late. While some of these errors are easily corrected and do not cause any long-term health complications for patients, many have devastating consequences…. Read More »
Lawsuits Alleging Nursing Home Negligence Filed in Florida
Following Hurricane Irma, thousands of Florida residents were stranded without access to power. While this was dangerous for many of the storm’s victims, it proved to be deadly for ten nursing home residents in Hollywood Hills who were left to suffer in sweltering heat despite the presence of an air conditioned hospital across the… Read More »
Recovering Damages for Broken Bones
Although broken bones are some of the most common injuries sustained by accident victims, they should not be taken lightly. Many severe breaks require surgical intervention and if not treated correctly, could result in serious infections and other dangerous complications. Treating these types of injuries can be expensive, especially if an accident victim requires… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries occur at an alarmingly high rate across a range of industries. Those who work with hazardous materials, for example, are often at risk of suffering from burns and other health complications, while warehouse employees are particularly susceptible to back and neck injuries. When these types of accidents occur, injured parties can collect… Read More »
Governmental Liability
When someone is injured as a result of a government entity’s negligence, the injured party may be entitled to compensation. However, it is generally much more difficult to hold a government agency accountable for negligence than it is to collect compensation from a negligent individual. This is largely due to the existence of governmental… Read More »
The Assumption of Risk Doctrine
The assumption of risk doctrine is a defense commonly raised by Florida defendants who are accused of causing an injury through their own negligence. When applicable, this doctrine prevents plaintiffs, who were engaging in a dangerous activity and were aware of the risks of doing so when their injury occurred, from collecting damages from… Read More »
Federal Court Rules that Designated Drivers Not to be Held to Higher Standard of Care
In Florida, all drivers are required to use reasonable care when driving. This includes an obligation to comply with all traffic laws and to take reasonable steps to protect passengers and other motorists from foreseeable harm. In fact, some drivers, including bus and taxi drivers have an even higher duty of care to others…. Read More »
