Kids love getting toys for Christmas. Unfortunately, there are too many toys on the shelves that have the potential to cause serious injury to a child. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, emergency rooms treated over 251,700 toy-related injuries in 2017. When you get ready to start your Christmas shopping, […]
Take Care in School Zones During Child Safety Awareness Month and Year-round
The Rivas Law Group would like to join the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in recognizing August as Child Safety Awareness Month and reminding motorists to focus on safety while driving through Florida school zones. In 2018 alone, 130,055 children up to age 17 were involved in a vehicle accident in […]
National Safety Month 2019: Raising Awareness of Hazards in the Workplace
The last thing we want is for you to become one of the 4.6 million workers in the U.S. who suffer an on the job injuries each year. Winter Haven personal injury attorney Tania Rivas and Rivas Law Group know only too well the devastating impact a catastrophic injury can have on a person’s life. […]
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Florida’s warm summer months always see an increase in motorcycle traffic. And why not? Motorcycles are a great way to experience the state’s beaches, scenic open roads and other attractions. However, more motorcycles on the streets means more risks of motorcycle accidents. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the team at Rivas Law Group would […]
Liability, Responsibility and Compensation in Multi-Car Crashes in Florida
With more and more vehicles crowding Florida’s roadways each year, chain reaction accidents and similar incidents involving three or more vehicles are becoming an all too common occurrence. Under Florida law, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages you suffered as a result of an auto accident in which another driver was […]
What Is the 14 Day Rule and How Can It Affect My Car Accident Claim in Florida?
In Florida, you have only 14 days after an auto accident to be examined by a healthcare professional or risk losing any compensation you may be entitled to from the personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy every Florida motorist is required to carry. Under Florida statute 627.736, all motorists must have a PIP insurance policy […]
Getting There Should Be Half the Fun: Summer Florida Travel Safety Tips
Driving in Florida during the summer is different than any other time of the year. With the kids being out of school, tourism at its peak, and the ever-present possibility of bad weather, it can get pretty crazy out on the road ways during this time of year. We want our clients to have a […]
What You Say after an Auto Accident Can Be Used Against You
If you are injured in an auto accident in Lakeland that was the fault of another driver, you have a right to seek compensation from the responsible party’s insurance company. Be forewarned: the insurance company is going to compensate you for your injuries only if they have to. In only rare instances will an insurance […]
What Damages Can I Recover in a Lakeland Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured in an accident that occurred due to the negligent act of another, the law gives you the right to seek compensation for the losses resulting from your injuries. These losses are known as “damages.” Depending on the circumstances in your case, you may be able to collect compensation for a […]
