Monthly Archives: July 2020
Understanding Truck Collisions
Bay News 9 has reported that a semi-truck accident recently caused traffic on I-275 to shut down in both directions. According to authorities, a semi-truck and car collided which caused fiery debris to drift across lanes on both sides of the interstate. The driver of the car was trapped inside but was also reportedly… Read More »
How To Expedite Legal Action in Your Personal Injury Case
If you have been injured in any kind of a Florida accident that looks like it was someone else’s fault, you might be wondering what to expect in a typical personal injury case and how long it takes for the process to be finished. Even after you have made the wise decision to entrust… Read More »
Prescription Medications and Car Accidents
Prescription medications are being used by more and more people these days throughout the country. The published results of one survey from the National Center for Health Statistics indicate that almost half of Americans self-report using at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days. But if pills have been prescribed by a… Read More »
How COVID-19 May Challenge Your Car Accident Claim
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has disrupted almost every part of life in the U.S. and many of us have found ourselves personally affected by this horrible pandemic, especially here in Florida where the number of COVID cases continues to rise. And while countless car owners are driving a lot less these days with many… Read More »
When and Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured in one of Florida’s many car accidents and it wasn’t your fault, it can be a shocking and confusing time. One of the most frustrating aspects in addition to trying to heal your injuries can be dealing with your medical bills, property damage and lost wages and wondering why this… Read More »
Florida’s Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
When a trespasser is injured on someone else’s property in Florida, the law stipulates that that person usually has no right to recover damages from the property owner. However, we all know that children are curious creatures who can inadvertently find themselves in interesting situations. The consequences of this can include a child wandering… Read More »
Florida Residential Pool Safety Tips
One of the best things about living in Florida is being able to take full advantage of the weather by frequenting pools throughout the year, including those that many of us have in our backyards. In fact, there are well over 10 million residential pools in this country and it likely comes as no… Read More »
Understanding Pain & Suffering in a Personal Injury Case
While it is commonly known that the victims of someone else’s negligent behavior are able to recover costs such as medical bills and lost wages following an accident injury, this isn’t where your right to recover damages after being injured ends. Once you and your attorney have successfully demonstrated that the adverse party is… Read More »
Keeping Kids Safe While Walking and Playing Outside
According to Local 10 News, the search remains on for the driver of a pickup truck who was captured on video hitting a 12-year-old boy at the end of March in Miami. Authorities have asserted that the boy was playing in the street when the westbound vehicle struck him and continued to drive without… Read More »
Is it Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Florida?
Many drivers assume that they can handle multiple tasks at the same time without any loss of concentration, and that sometimes includes listening to music or talking on the phone through headphones while behind the wheel. In fact, being the driver you should be requires you to reduce and even eliminate distractions like headphones… Read More »
