The School season is in full swing, with millions of kids returning to classes in August and September. Whether you have school-aged children or not, it is important to refresh your knowledge of school zone driving tips to keep students in Tampa safe. Every year, distracted and negligent drivers cause school zone car accidents and […]
Parasailing is a popular pastime and tourist activity off of many Florida coasts. Parasailing is a form of parachuting in which a boat tows a parasail and passengers behind it using a rope system. Thousands of people parasail annually without issue; but sometimes, disaster strikes. A parasailing accident could cause significant and fatal personal injuries, […]
Concussions occur more often than any other type of brain injury. A concussion can occur when the brain sustains some kind of trauma, such as a blow to the head. It can also occur due to extreme kinetic forces. The gravitational forces in a car accident or amusement park ride, for example, could damage the […]
Human error is the main cause of serious accidents, injuries and deaths in Florida each year. Yet, as thousands have experienced, Mother Nature can also cause significant damage. When a natural event or disaster causes personal injuries, it can be more difficult to obtain financial recovery for damages. A few legal options may be available […]
For the most part, legal matters are not funny. The legal industry often involves serious topics such as personal injuries and criminal allegations. Legal topics are often not very entertaining, either…with a few outstanding exceptions. Florida is notorious for news stories involving crazy people, but it is also home to some wild and irrational laws. […]
There’s no doubt people have more fun in the sun. Good weather conditions mean more people are outside, on vacation, playing sports, and enjoying other outdoor activities. Most people never consider all this fun might increase the risk of injury during the summer. Summer injuries are some of the most common, but also the most […]
In 2018, Americans spent more than $16.8 million on cosmetic surgery, and yet a vast 20 percent of individuals are typically disappointed with their results. The question arises whether their disappointment is a result of their own perceptions or surgeons performed their procedures incorrectly. In either scenario, the fact is the disappointed patients spent thousands […]
Many gray areas exist regarding what the public truly knows about civil law. Many issues hinge on small technicalities that determine whether someone has technically broken the law or not. One such example lies in the phrase “driving under the influence.” This may seem extremely straightforward, but gray areas come in when someone asks if […]
It might seem like common sense to help others in need. For some individuals it sounds irresponsible to succumb to the bystander effect, or to leave another person who is in need to respect their privacy. However, not all individuals think this way – including those that need saving. In some cases, being a good […]
It is the legal duty of every automaker to exercise reasonable care in the design, creation, and marketing of its vehicles. If a vehicle manufacturer falls short of these duties, the results can be catastrophic. Drivers depend on manufacturers for reasonably safe and reliable vehicles. Unfortunately, many autos have fallen short over the years– often […]
