Category Archives: Personal Injury
Keys in the Car Unattended: Who Is Liable?
The majority of drivers take very good care of their vehicles, and are well aware of the laws governing the use of a car or truck in public places. However, everyone makes mistakes – sometimes people leave their vehicles on when they should not, or sometimes will leave their keys in the ignition, for… Read More »
What Should I Look For In A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have been injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence, you may think that you are able to handle filing suit against them by yourself. Sometimes, this may be the case – but in the majority of situations, you will be better served by enlisting an experienced Florida personal injury attorney… Read More »
Negligence In Florida Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Statistics from Purdue University estimate that in 2018, only 19 percent of the people nationwide who needed substance abuse treatment actually received the care they needed. Even people who can afford inpatient treatment may struggle with getting clean, and this is not helped if their institution is negligent with regard to treatment or their… Read More »
Who Is Liable If My Child Is Injured At School?
Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, children have generally not been able to attend in-person school as they would in any other year. Summer is nearing its end, however, and the fight over whether children should return to school has heated up. Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials have pushed for districts… Read More »
Using Medicare Or Medicaid Coverage After A Florida Auto Accident
Auto accidents are depressingly common on Florida roads, and too often lead to serious injury. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, meaning that every driver should, at least in theory, have a certain amount of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage to rely on after a car accident. In addition, if you are a… Read More »
Two Types Of Dog Bite Law In Florida
Our dogs are our companions, for work or play, and we try to give them the best lives possible. However, too many people do not realize that a good life includes training to not be aggressive toward humans. A dog that bites another person, unprovoked, faces an uncertain future, and its owner may be… Read More »
Boating Accidents In Florida Waters
As Florida’s summer weather heats up, many are turning to boating as a way to social distance and beat the heat. However, not every boater understands the potential risks that being on the water can carry. If you are involved in an accident on Florida’s waterways, you need to understand your own rights and… Read More »
Explaining Florida Personal Injury Protection Insurance
There are a handful of U.S. states that use a “no-fault” system to handle auto insurance and accident claims, and Florida is one of them. This system tries to minimize the number of accident-related lawsuits in favor of handling minor claims with one’s insurance. There are positives to this approach, but to those who… Read More »
Can I Ever Sue In A Florida Auto Accident Case?
If you have been in an automobile accident in Florida, you may be aware that Florida is a ‘no-fault’ state when it comes to auto insurance. This means that all drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance before driving on state roads, and in the event of an accident, you would… Read More »
Summer Increases Odds Of Child Injuries
During summer, everyone is out enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather, especially children who have been cooped up in school. However, children are generally less careful than they should be when they are having fun outside, and being outside more often can lead to serious injuries if they are unlucky – or if someone fails to… Read More »
