In Florida, all motorists have a duty to obey the rules of the road including yielding the right-of-way to other drivers, motorcyclists, or pedestrians. When a driver fails to yield the right-of-way and an accident occurs, they could find themselves liable for the other party’s losses, including property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death. What […]
How Many Slip And Fall Cases In Florida Go To Trial?
This may surprise you, but only a small percentage of personal injury or wrongful death claims for a slip and fall accident in Florida go to trial. That’s because most slip and fall accident lawsuits are settled long before the case goes to court. Negotiating a settlement without having to go to court provides many […]
Are Stores in Florida Liable for a Customer’s Injury?
Florida’s retail and grocery store owners have a legal obligation to keep their customers safe from harm while shopping in their establishments. When they fail to do so, a customer can become injured or even killed. Generally, stores in Florida are liable for a customer’s injury. That means that if you were injured while shopping […]
Should I Get a Personal Injury Lawyer for a Car Accident that Wasn’t My Fault?
You aren’t required to hire a lawyer after a car accident if the accident wasn’t your fault. However, if you were injured or there are questions about liability, hiring a Lutz personal injury attorney would be the smart thing to do. Why You Should Get a Personal Injury Lawyer If You Were Injured in a […]
Stages of a Lutz Personal Injury Case: What Should You Expect
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent acts of another, Florida state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your injuries. Current and projected medical expenses, loss of income and employment, as well as pain, suffering, and mental anguish are just a few […]
5 Defensive Driving Tips to Avoid a Lutz Car Accident
In Florida, it only takes a split second for an auto accident to cause death or serious injury. A car accident can happen anywhere at any time for a thousand different reasons. Are you prepared? The best way to avoid an auto accident, other than staying off the road, is to be a defensive driver. […]
Amputation/Loss of Limb Accidents: How They Happen and What Your Rights Are
There are few injuries more catastrophic than suffering an amputation. The loss of a limb or dismemberment injury changes the victim’s life forever. In addition to pain and suffering, amputation accidents have a profound effect on the victim’s ability to go about their routine, daily activities or earn an income. If you have lost a […]
How Poor Lighting Leads to Negligent Security Claims in Florida
A violent crime isn’t an accident. Criminals are always looking for a place that gives them the opportunity to catch their victims off-guard and all alone. Poor lighting in an area of a building or parking lot can provide the perfect location for a crime — and lead to negligent security claims in Florida. Criminals […]
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 56,425 distracted driving related accidents across the state in 2021. These accidents caused 2,723 serious bodily injuries and 333 deaths. To shine a spotlight on the problem, the […]
Can a Dash-Cam Impact Your Lakeland Car Accident Case?
More and more Florida residents are placing dashboard-mounted cameras, also known as dash-cams, in their vehicles. These devices allow drivers to capture and record the events taking place in the environment surrounding their vehicle; including any car accidents they may happen to be involved in. If you’ve been injured in a Lakeland car accident, you […]
