Category Archives: Personal Injury
Staying Safe In The Skies
Whether we are flying for business or pleasure, we want to stay safe during our flight. Thankfully, the aviation industry has worked hard to minimize the dangers associated with airplane travel, and it is considered to be the safest way to travel. To be sure, many understand that there is a much higher risk… Read More »
The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
The driver of a Greyhound bus that was involved in a deadly crash on January 19, 2016, is reported to have told investigators that just before the accident, he was driving while fatigued. Passengers are also reported to have said the driver was falling asleep at the wheel before the accident. In the aftermath… Read More »
Sharing The Cost Of An Accident
After suffering an injury, the last thing a person may want to hear is that they are not going to recover the full amount of the money they need to pay for medical bills and other non-economic losses because of something they did. However, under the law in most states, the actions of a… Read More »
The Effect Of Material Misrepresentations When Applying For Auto Insurance
Age, gender, and income level are just a few of the factors that go into determining a person’s auto insurance rates. On average, young men pay more for car insurance than do similarly situated young women. Because there are many factors that lead the insurance company to cover a person and issue a policy,… Read More »
Injuries Caused By A Dangerous Dog In Florida
When a dog bites or injures someone in Florida, the dog owner is strictly liable for the injured person’s injuries except in certain circumstances. Unless a person is taunting the dog, trespassing, or over the age of six and the owner has a prominent sign warning of a “bad dog” on their property, he… Read More »
Medicare Reimbursement and Personal Injury
If you qualify for Medicare, because of age or disability, you will likely be fortunate enough to receive coverage in the event of an accident or actions of another that result in your injury. Should you go on to file a lawsuit to recover for the injuries from the party responsible for causing them,… Read More »
How The Passage Of Time Affects A Personal Injury Claim
One of the key reasons it is important to act as soon as possible with regards to seeking compensation when you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence is the time limit the law imposes on such claims. Under Florida law for example, an injured person generally has between two and four… Read More »
Application Of Strict Liability
In most personal injury lawsuits based on negligence, a plaintiff bears the burden of proving that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty, the defendant breached that duty, the defendant’s breach of that duty directly or proximately caused the plaintiff’s injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered some harm as a result. However, in some… Read More »
The Dangers Posed By Hover Board Batteries
Federal officials with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission are investigating the dangers posed by hover boards after the popular product began exploding or catching fire, destroying property and causing injuries. Some airlines have also banned hover boards on flights, even in checked luggage. Some retailers have even offered refunds for consumers to return… Read More »
Protecting Good Samaritans To Encourage Response To Emergencies
When some people see another person in an emergency situation, their first reaction is to spring into action and render whatever aid they can at the moment. If the person in the emergency is conscious, in many cases they may offer their thanks for the assistance. However, in some cases, the rescued person may… Read More »
