Motorcycle Accidents Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Can Do to Stay Safe
While overall traffic fatalities have been on a steady decrease across the nation, the unfortunate fact is that motorcycle accidents have been on the rise for the past several years. And of all the states across the country, Florida ranks among the worst for motorcycle-related crashes. Even more disturbingly, as of 2013, motorcycle accidents were […]
Top 10 Tips for Preventing Boating Accidents & Injuries
According to the United States Coast Guard, approximately 4,000 boating accidents occur each year, resulting in 600 deaths and more than 2,600 injuries. And all too often, these accidents are 100% preventable, had some basic boating safety guidelines been followed. Below are some tips to stay safe while enjoying the water. 1. Keep Boats Maintained […]
Negotiating Tips for Dealing With Car Insurance Companies
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where they need to make an auto insurance claim. However, when an accident occurs or a vehicle is damaged due to severe weather (such as hail), it may very well be necessary to file a claim and put that insurance policy to use. Any time a […]
When Does an Injury Become a Premises Liability Case?
If you have become injured due to the fault of someone else, you might be able to file a premises liability case. Filing this type of claim means you’re wanting the at-fault party to be held responsible for your injury. No matter the reason for you being on someone else’s property — as long as you’re […]
Red Flags of Medical Malpractice All Patients Should Know
When you need to have a medical procedure done, of course, you make the assumption that you can trust your doctor and the rest of the medical staff to ensure you’re in good hands. And in most cases, this is true. Unfortunately, medical malpractice does happen – and perhaps even more, unfortunately, the average victim […]
Tips for Making a Strong Comeback After an Injury
Being injured as the result of an accident, whether it was on-the-job, a vehicular collision, slip-and-fall, or anything in between is a difficult experience. Often, those who have suffered an injury can feel as though their life has been turned upside down. It can be hard to see how your life will get back to […]
The Basics of Florida’s Slip and Fall Law
For those who have endured a slip-and-fall accident, it is important to determine whether or not any compensation is due. For many slip-and-fall cases, compensation for the injury can be gained by filing a personal injury case. But the question is then, what qualifies as an injury to be part of a slip-and-fall accident? Typically, […]