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Category: Personal Injury
Out-of-State Visitors Entitled to Same Treatment as Residents
March 1, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryFlorida is a major tourist destination for U.S. and international visitors. With the large number of visitors added to Florida’s year-round population, the chances of accidents increase.
NSC Recommends GDL Standardization
February 24, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryIn a report released December 1, 2016, the National Safety Council (NSC) and TIRF (Traffic Injury Research Foundation) outlined a blueprint for all states to reduce teen driver car crashes, the leading cause of death for that age group.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area Most Dangerous Area for Pedestrians
February 22, 2017 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryIn the just released report Dangerous by Design 2016, Smart Growth America (SGA) ranks the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area as the number 1 most dangerous metro area for pedestrians.
The Consequences of Traffic Crashes
February 20, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe first 9 months of 2016 showed an increase in the number of people who died in motor vehicle crashes of about 8 percent compared with the first 9 months of 2015. Here are the sobering facts.
Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Crashes - Who Pays the Bill?
February 17, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryFebruary is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month. Motorcycle accidents involving cars and trucks are usually more serious than other types of crashes. When the accident involving the motorcyclist is a hit-and-run accident, being compensated for damages may be complicated.
What are the Guaranteed Rights for Nursing Home Residents?
February 15, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjurySeniors and those requiring special care have guaranteed rights in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Although there are many very good facilities, unfortunately there are those which have had cases of neglect and/or abuse.
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.
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.