When we talk about Lakeland motorcycle accidents, we generally focus on single rider accidents. But what about motorcycle accidents that involve an operator and a passenger? More than 1,000 motorcycle passengers have been killed or injured in motorcycle accidents in the state of Florida over the past few years. What are the rights of a […]
When Do Truck Accidents Most Often Occur in Florida?
It pays to be careful when you’re behind the wheel of your car, especially when you’re sharing the roads with big trucks. When an automobile gets in a wreck with a big truck, the automobile usually suffers far more damage than the truck. Serious, even fatal, injuries can occur to the occupants of an automobile […]
Can You Sue a Florida Nightclub Owner for an Assault that Occurred in Their Establishment?
Assaults at nightclubs, bars and other establishments that serve alcohol are on the increase in Florida. Every year, hundreds of individuals become severely injured or even die as a result of a physical assault by an intoxicated patron, employee or security personnel inside a nightclub. These assault-related injuries include bruises, cuts, bone fractures, traumatic brain […]
Car Accidents Can Result In A Potentially Deadly Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a serious, often fatal medical emergency. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks the pulmonary veins that connect the heart and lungs, obstructing blood flow. This blockage can cause portions of the lung to be starved of nutrients and die. Sometimes this blockage is painless, so it is important […]
Florida Brake-Checking Accidents Can Result in Severe Injuries
In most rear-end automobile accidents, the driver of the car that rear-ended the other is at fault in the accident. However, there are exceptions in Florida, such as when the driver of a vehicle intentionally “brake-checks” the vehicle behind them, causing an accident. What is a Brake-Checking Accident? In Florida, brake-checking accidents occur when a […]
How Much is Your Slip and Fall Case Worth?
In Florida, property owners and businesses owe their visitors — customers, contractors, guests, employees, etc. — a certain level of care when it comes to protecting them from any potentially hazardous conditions on their premises. When they fail to do so, accidents can happen. When slip and fall accidents occur, the victim can suffer serious […]
Wide Turn Trucking Accidents in Florida: Why Do They Happen & What Are Your Rights If Injured
Each year, too many people in Florida are seriously injured or even killed in accidents involving 18-wheelers and other big trucks. While it is assumed these accidents mostly happen out on the open road, many of the worst 18-wheeler accidents in Florida occur when the truck is attempting to make a turn on a narrow […]
What Should I Do If I’m Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
Owners have an obligation of care toward the people who lawfully visit their home, property or business. This includes protecting their visitors from harm by maintaining a safe environment. When they are negligent in this care, say for failing to mop up a wet floor and a visitor becomes injured, Florida’s premise liability laws give […]
I Was Injured In A Florida Auto Accident And The Driver Of The Other Vehicle Wasn’t Its Owner. Who’s Liable For My Damages?
If you were injured in an auto accident in Florida that wasn’t your fault, you can recover compensation for the damages caused by your injuries by filing a personal injury claim with the other driver’s insurance company. However, what happens when you discover after the accident that the driver of the other vehicle wasn’t its […]
Pay Attention: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
There are too many people being injured or killed in Florida due to distracted driving. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were 48,488 distracted driving related accidents across the state in 2020. These accidents caused 2,747 serious bodily injuries and 299 deaths. To shine a spotlight on the problem, the […]
