Category Archives: Personal Injury
Explaining Florida’s Recent Personal Injury Law Changes
In March 2023, Florida’s governor signed some major reforms into law in the area of personal injury. Personal injury is the area of law that deals with negligence – cases like auto accidents and medical malpractice fall under this larger umbrella. It is in this area that injured plaintiffs may recover damages for what… Read More »
Florida Pedestrian Accidents Are Common
The urban planning think tank Smart Growth America has published its Dangerous By Design report for many years as of this writing. The report measures pedestrian safety in metropolitan areas throughout the United States, as well as recommending potential options to improve infrastructure. Florida has consistently ranked high on the list of the most… Read More »
Florida Slip-And-Fall Accidents Seriously Harm Elderly Plaintiffs
Anyone can slip and fall at some point in their life, but falls are much more serious for certain age groups. For example, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that approximately 1 in 4 elderly people fall each year, and of that amount, 1 in every 5 sustains a severe head injury. Because… Read More »
Preexisting Conditions & Personal Injury
There are many people in the United States who live with preexisting conditions of varying severity. Most of the time, these conditions may not profoundly affect a person’s life, but if a sufferer has been involved in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person, it is not uncommon for their… Read More »
Pedestrian Fatalities Up In Florida
In June 2022, traffic accident and fatality statistics were released for the year 2021, showing that in Florida, pedestrian deaths rose significantly for a second year in a row. The data collected by the Governors’ Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) stated that 899 pedestrians died in road accidents in 2021, which amounts to approximately 12… Read More »
“Actual Or Constructive Notice” & Florida Slip-And-Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases, and those that happen in a place of business like a supermarket can result in an injured person recovering significant money damages for the harm they have suffered. However, slip and fall cases that happen on business premises requires… Read More »
Are Florida Roads Safe For Pedestrians?
Floridians are an active bunch, and with the state’s weather being sunny and beautiful most of the time, there are always generally a lot of people out and about on any given day. Many will choose to walk or bike their way down Florida roads, only to wind up injured because of the negligence… Read More »
Teen’s Cause Of Death Released After Fall From Amusement Park Ride
In June 2022, a Missouri 14-year old was killed in an accident, when he slipped out of his seat on a “drop-tower amusement park ride” called the Orlando Free Fall. The cause of death was blunt force trauma, as the young man fell roughly half of the 430-foot distance before the ride’s cycle came… Read More »
Why Do I Need A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer?
For many people, the idea of engaging an attorney is overwhelming, and may feel unnecessary even if a problem has cropped up that you do not feel able to face alone. However, if you have been in an accident, you may not be in the best position to ensure that your rights are protected… Read More »
Is My Florida Traumatic Brain Injury Compensable?
Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries one can go through, simply because of the high odds that its consequences will be long-term. After all, the brain controls almost every function in the human body – and any damage to it may mean a significant shift in quality… Read More »