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 […]
Blog Category: Personal Injury
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 […]
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 […]
How to Prove Loss of Future Earnings in a Lakeland Personal Injury Claim
For a lot of people, being laid up and unable to work due to accident-related injuries can be a disaster. It means they can’t pay their rent, utility bills, and other living expenses, let alone their medical bills. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, don’t give up hope. When a person is injured due […]
Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Central Florida
Exercising, eating healthy, watching our weight, and not smoking are all ways we can avoid succumbing to the two leading causes of death in the U.S.: heart disease and cancer. However, there’s no foolproof way of preventing the third leading cause of death: accidents. A fatal accident can happen anywhere at any time. According to […]
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 […]
How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect My Lakeland Car Accident Claim?
Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering are just a few of the damages you could endure after being injured in an auto accident in Lakewood, Florida. Fortunately, state laws give you the right to seek compensation for these damages from the person(s) responsible for your injuries. With the help of a car accident […]
Keeping Our Roads Safe: The Importance of Defensive Driving in Florida
Why is it so important to be a defensive driver in Florida? You may not realize it, but you put yourself in danger every time you get behind the wheel of a car. Distracted drivers, impaired drivers, poor road conditions, and adverse weather are just a few of the potential hazards Florida drivers face while […]
Who is at Fault in a Winter Haven Crosswalk Accident?
If you were injured by a careless motorist while using a crosswalk to get from one side of the street to another, Florida state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your crosswalk accident injuries, including medical expenses, economic losses, and pain and suffering. In addition to sharing the […]
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 […]
