Types of Car Accident Injuries

Types of Car Accident Injuries

Car accidents are common occurrences in Florida. There are hundreds of thousands of them in the Sunshine State every year. Every car crash is different. Some are minor, while others are severe. Serious car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries that can be physical or mental in nature.  There are two main types of injuries that a person …

Where Do Slips and Falls Most Commonly Occur

Where Do Slips and Falls Most Commonly Occur?

There are many types of personal injury that can take place over the course of a person’s life. They may get in a car crash or get injured while playing sports. A worker may fall off a ladder or get injured by machinery. Slip and fall accidents are a common type of personal injury. Many people make fun of slips …

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

When you visit a doctor because you are suffering from an illness or injury, you expect to get quality medical care. You hope that the doctor will appropriately diagnose and treat your condition.  For the most part, doctors treat their patients within the standard of care. However, there are situations when that does not occur. Maybe a doctor is being …

What to Know About Dangerous and Defective Toys

What to Know About Dangerous and Defective Toys

When we buy toys for our children, we assume they are safe. Unfortunately, though, there are situations in which they can be dangerous.  Toys may be defective due to negligence during the design or manufacturing process. Many contain small parts that can be easily ingested. Some emit toxic chemicals that can cause serious health conditions. If your child was injured …

Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury is a broad area of law that can encompass a variety of situations. If someone hurts you physically, emotionally, or psychologically due to their negligent, reckless, or intentional acts, they can be held liable for your damages. This means that they can be ordered to compensate you for the medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and other …

Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on Florida’s Turnpike

Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on Florida’s Turnpike

Semi-truck accidents are typically catastrophic or deadly — that is, for occupants of other vehicles. Truck drivers have huge vehicles weighing tens of thousands of pounds surrounding them. This means that in the event of an accident, the truck driver is usually well-protected. Other vehicles? Not so much.  Sadly, a man was recently killed in a semi-truck crash in Florida. …

Three Injured When Car Goes Out of Control in Miami Gardens

Three Injured When Car Goes Out of Control in Miami Gardens

We often take our cars and trucks for granted, but the truth is that these vehicles are powerful. One wrong move can cause a vehicle to lose control, causing a serious auto accident involving other vehicles and objects. This was recently the case in Miami Gardens. An out-of-control vehicle caused a chain-reaction crash. A woman and her two children were …

Family Prevails in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Big Olaf Creamery

Family Prevails in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Big Olaf Creamery

While we can probably agree that ice cream is not the healthiest food to consume, it is not something that should kill you in a matter of weeks after eating it one time. Unfortunately, this is what happened to a woman visiting her daughter in Florida. She ate ice cream and died less than two weeks later. Her family filed …

Cruise Ship Accidents Getting Compensation

Cruise Ship Accidents: Getting Compensation

When you plan a cruise, you expect relaxation and fun. Spending a week aboard a ship filled with activities and food is a luxurious experience. While most cruise ship passengers enjoy their vacation without incident, sometimes accidents happen. In fact, thousands of illnesses, criminal acts, injuries, and deaths occur every year.  These incidents tend to happen due to the negligence …

What to Know About Product Liability in Florida

What to Know About Product Liability in Florida

We all buy things that we need or want in everyday life. Whether it is food, vehicles, electronics, clothing, toys, medications, or cleaning products, we expect these items to work as intended.  Unfortunately, products can be defective, causing serious injuries and death. When this happens, the victim may be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer or …