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Archive: 2017
Boaters Beware of Underwater Electrical Hazards
February 14, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida has more than 1,540 miles of navigable inland waterways and a 1,350-mile coastline (the 2nd longest of all states, after Alaska), much of which is well-trafficked and utilized for both commercial and recreational purposes. Boating and related equipment accidents are therefore quite common.
What Are The Consequences For Victims of Vehicle Accidents
February 13, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsVehicle accidents have significant consequences for those injured, and these cases can be complicated. In Florida, state records show that from 2011 to 2015, crashes rose 63 percent from 229,210 to 373,853.
Pedestrian Safety for Children – School Zones & Back-Overs
February 10, 2017 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryThe NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reported that in 2013 one in every five children under the age of 14 who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Many of these pedestrian accidents happen in school zones and as the result of vehicle back-overs.
The Element of Causation in Florida Personal Injury
February 9, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryThe element of legal causation is a core component of every Florida personal injury case. When a plaintiff files a personal injury lawsuit, he or she is asserting that the defendant is the actual, direct, and substantial cause of the injuries suffered by the plaintiff – whether the defendant acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally in causing such injuries. As a personal injury plaintiff, you will need to satisfy this causation element in order to recover damages from the defendant.
What To Do After A Slip-and-Fall Accident
February 8, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsSlip-and-fall accidents can be devastating to the injured and complicated. There are three things that an injured person must prove in a Florida slip-and- fall case.
No Damage Caps In Most Florida Negligence Cases
February 7, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you’ve been injured in an accident caused by another person’s negligent acts, you are likely considering whether to consult with a personal injury attorney and litigate your claims. Simply put: there needn’t be any consideration at all. It is always a sensible decision to consult with an attorney in order to assess the potential of your claims.
Medical Marijuana Still Raising Concerns About Impaired Driving
February 6, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryOn January 3 Amendment 2, expanding qualifying medical conditions for marijuana became effective in Florida. Using marijuana for medical reasons is now legal in nearly half of the states in the U.S. These laws have raised serious concerns about drug-impaired driving.
Party Safe on Super Bowl Sunday
February 3, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryMost American football enthusiasts mark the end of the season by watching the Super Bowl with friends and families. Fort Myers DUI Accident Attorneys want to remind everyone to have a plan and to not drink and drive.
Fault Matters: Don’t Be Confused By “No-Fault”
February 2, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida is a no-fault auto insurance state. This “no-fault” auto insurance status can confuse drivers who have legitimate personal injury claims. Certain questions tend to arise. What does no-fault mean, exactly? In Florida, does fault matter when litigating personal injury claims? These concerns are best addressed together.
Can Colleges and Universities Be Liable For Crimes?
February 1, 2017 | Category: Inadequate Security, Personal InjuryThe expectation parents have when sending their children off to college is that they will be receiving an education in a safe environment. Fort Myers Law Firm believes the reality, however, is that a college is no safer than any other place and in some cases can be dangerous for students.