Category Archives: Personal Injury
Road Hazards and Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists face a number of dangers on the road from which motorists are protected. For instance, because bicycles offer less protection than passenger vehicles, riders are much more likely to be injured in collisions. Additionally, obstacles that are merely annoying to drivers, such as potholes and slick pavement, can pose a serious risk to… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Surgical Errors
Medical malpractice law covers a wide range of accidents, including pharmacy errors, misdiagnosis, and anesthesia mistakes. However, one of the most common sources of medical malpractice claims in Florida is actually surgical error, in which a patient sustains a serious injury as a result of a doctor’s mistake during surgery. Of all the types… Read More »
Calculating Lost Earning Potential
Even relatively minor injuries sustained in a car crash or other accident can make it difficult, if not impossible for victims to fulfill their work duties. This in turn, can make it extremely challenging to stay on top of mounting medical bills and household expenses, especially for those who sustain serious and disabling injuries…. Read More »
Parental Liability for the Actions of Minor Children
Children, and teenagers in particular, are known for their rash actions and poor decision making. While in most cases, this tendency only results in a headache for parents, in others it can have serious consequences, especially if someone else was injured as a result of a minor’s negligent or reckless actions. In most situations,… Read More »
Landlord Liability
Landowners generally owe others a duty to maintain their property and warn of hidden dangers. The level of care owed, however, depends on the relationship between the property owner and the visitor. For example, business owners owe a greater duty of care to customers than they do to trespassers. The question of liability can… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Attacks
In certain situations, those who are injured in a criminal attack can file personal injury suits against the property owner where the incident occurred. Collecting compensation from someone who failed to make his or her property reasonably safe for customers or residents can play a crucial role in an injured party’s ability to move… Read More »
Governor Passes New Law Regulating Uber Drivers
Last week, Governor Rick Scott officially signed House Bill 221 into law. The new law requires transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft to comply with certain rules regarding driver qualifications and insurance and is expected to offer substantial protections to those who are injured in accidents caused by TNC drivers. If… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Although car accident victims can sustain a variety of different injuries, some of the most dangerous involve traumatic brain injury (TBI). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as many as one-third of all injury-related deaths in the country are caused by TBIs. In one year alone, TBIs were… Read More »
Accidents Caused by Drugged Drivers
Although DUIs are usually associated with driving under the influence of alcohol, the reality is that Florida law actually recognizes a separate offense for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Drivers who injure someone else because they were driving while intoxicated face serious criminal penalties, but may also be required to compensate the… Read More »
The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine
Many accident victims sustain totally new and unexpected injuries. For instance, a passenger involved in a car accident who had no preexisting injuries or history of bone problems may suffer a broken leg. In other situations, however, an accident may cause an old injury to flare up or aggravate a preexisting condition. Fortunately, injured… Read More »
