Slip, trip, and fall accidents send thousands of victims to hospitals in Florida each year. Dangerous premises can contain defects such as wet or waxed floors that cause slips and falls accident. In these situations, the owner of the dangerous premises may be liable for failing to prevent the accident. If you recently slipped and […]
Liability is a tricky matter during even a simple and straightforward personal injury case. When a case involves two or more parties that were negligent or the injured victim’s negligence, it can be even more difficult to resolve. Divided liability among multiple parties is such a debated subject that each of the 50 states has […]
You are never truly safe from an auto accident. No matter how safely or prudently you drive, the possibility of another driver being negligent will always exist. One of the most common types of car accidents in Florida is a lane-change collision. A driver’s distraction, negligence or recklessness could cause a lane-change accident. It can […]
Health care is a difficult, strenuous, and often dangerous industry for workers. Long hours on the job, exposure to biohazards and viruses, and repetitive movements could all lead to health care worker injuries or illnesses. If you or someone you know is a health care worker in Tampa, find out how to recover compensation after […]
No family wants to imagine the possibility of nursing home abuse or neglect when it entrusts the care of an elderly relative to a facility in Tampa. The sad reality, however, is that not all nursing homes live up to the expected standards of resident care. Some try to save money through understaffing and cutting […]
A successful personal injury case in Florida could pay you for your past and future losses after a harmful accident. How you handle your personal injury case, however, can affect its outcome and the results you obtain. Improve your chances of success with a few simple tips. Avoid Common Mistakes Filing parties (plaintiffs) make many […]
The legal doctrine of negligence is the center point of most personal injury cases. It is generally necessary to prove negligence to obtain financial compensation for an injury. Proving negligence will establish liability for an injury and related losses, such as lost wages and medical bills. A personal injury case can involve a few different […]
You could suffer many different types of injuries in an accident in Florida. A bad accident could lead to more severe personal injuries than a minor accident. On a legal level, a catastrophic injury describes the most severe types of personal injuries. They are the injuries that will most likely stay with a victim for […]
A hit-and-run accident means the at-fault driver flees the scene of the car accident without stopping to see if anyone is injured or exchanging his or her information, as the law requires. After an ordinary car accident in Florida, both drivers exchange insurance information for use during the claims process. If one driver commits a […]
After an accident in Florida, you can seek damages for your injuries, property damage, and related losses. Damages refer to financial compensation, typically from the person or party who caused the accident. Some states, including Florida, impose damage caps on personal injury claims. These caps limit how much compensation is available to the injured person. […]