Slippery walkways, broken sidewalks and pavement, poorly maintained stairwells, unclean and littered floors, poorly lit hallways, and obstructions are just a few of the causes of slip and fall accidents in Florida. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Lakeland or other Central Florida community caused by the negligence of a […]
Stay Away from the “10 Worst Toys” of 2020
Tania Rivas and the Rivas Law Group want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! With all the concerns about keeping this year’s holidays COVID-free, it’s still important to keep potentially dangerous toys out of the hands of kids. Christmas toys are intended to be fun, entertaining and teaching, but far too many […]
Stay Safe When Sharing Florida’s Roads with Big Rig Trucks
In most cases, when a big rig truck and an automobile get into an accident, the automobile suffers more damage and its occupants suffer worse injuries than the truck and its driver. Fortunately, truck accidents may be avoidable if the driver of the automobile take into account that commercial trucks aren’t the same as automobiles. […]
Attractive Nuisance Doctrine and Premises Liability Claims in Florida
Florida property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a reasonably safe environment for those they invite (“invitees”) onto their property. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for damages related to the invitee’s injuries, under Florida’s premises liability laws. Property owners in Florida generally don’t have the same obligations to […]
Should I File a Personal Injury Claim or a Lawsuit After Being Injured In An Accident?
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, then you’ve probably been advised by a number of people to take action to regain the losses caused by your injuries. Some are telling you to file a personal injury claim; others are telling you that you need to […]
Protect Your Rights During the Insurance Company’s Compulsory Medical Examination
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim in Florida
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida that was caused by the negligent actions of another person, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your accident-related injuries. Because of the lack of enclosure and safety restraints, injuries to riders in motorcycle accidents are often more […]
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Polk County
According to the latest statistics from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were over 9,143 motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2018. Among these accidents, 7,849 resulted in injuries and 531 casualties. 313 of those accidents happened right here in Polk County — 274 riders were injured and 12 died. Motorcyclists are more […]
Most Common Injuries in Lakeland Car Accident Claims
In 2018, there were 403,626 accidents in Florida; over half of these accidents resulted in injuries. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles breaks these injury crashes into three categories: Injury crashes involving possible injuries. There are no visible signs of injury but complaints of pain or momentary unconsciousness. Injury crashes involving non-incapacitating […]
Fatal Florida Motorcycle Accidents: Why They Happen, How to Protect Yourself and What to do if a Loved One is Killed
Injuries resulting from a Polk County motorcycle accident can be serious, even fatal. If you’ve had a loved one die as a result of injuries from a motorcycle crash that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to recover any losses caused by their death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the […]
