Did you know that 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States are caused by slip and fall accidents? Slip and falls are the reason for more than 8 million emergency room visits each and every year, causing a wide range of injuries, such as head trauma, broken bones, and back injuries. Slip and fall…
Whenever abuse or neglect is suspected after the death of a child, a team of professionals is called in to determine if that child’s death could’ve been prevented. This has been the standard in Florida for over 20 years. Yet, when a senior dies in a nursing home, and abuse or neglect is suspected, there are no…
Every year, distracted driving kills more than 3,400 people. Sadly, a majority of these fatalities are caused by drivers using their cellphones while driving. Just how many people use handheld devices while driving? In 2016, 481,000 passenger vehicles were driven by people using a handheld cell phone each day. Sadly, many of those fatalities were…
A year ago, Electronic Logging Devices became federally mandated in every commercial trucking vehicle. Unlike paper logs, these electronic devices keep perfect track of how long truck drivers operate behind the wheel. This prevents unscrupulous trucking companies and drivers from altering the written log books and violating federal law. Currently, the law mandates that drivers are only…
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that in the event of an auto accident, both parties must file a claim with their respective insurance provider regardless of fault. That’s not to say that fault is irrelevant in the Sunshine State. If your accident included a “no-doubt liability” action, then you could be awarded…
Slip and fall accidents are quite common throughout Florida. These accidents can happen anywhere, including residential and commercial properties as well as government properties. A slip and fall accident case can be difficult to win because you need to prove fault as the victim. There’s a lot of evidence that needs to support your claims…
Finding fault in a Florida car accident is essential to receiving maximum damages from a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you only have to prove a reasonable amount of fault to be considered the victim. Florida is not one of them. If the party that struck you is fully at fault, then you are…
Uber and Lyft represent the brilliance of forward-thinking technology companies. The two ridesharing giants also display aspects of negligence common with many companies. Many adults may not think about Uber or Lyft’s policy or negligence deficiencies as long as the ridesharing services provide a safe journey for them and their kids. Now, Uber and Lyft…
Check the news in any of Florida’s metropolitan areas and you’ll find a report on a recent motorcycle accident. Each year, Florida sees over 10,000 motorcycle accidents. While some of these crashes lead to minor injuries, a significant amount lead to serious injuries or fatalities. When you know why accidents are so common in Florida,…
No matter how safely you drive, you can’t always prevent an accident. An intoxicated driver can leave property damage, injuries, and even fatalities in their wake. In some cases, a single driver can completely shut down a highway with the damage they cause. In September of 2018, a driver heading southbound on I-275 lost control…