Category Archives: Personal Injury
OSHA Finds Workplace Hazards
State and Federal laws are designed to ensure the safety of workers, regardless of the type of work required. When employers fail to adhere to specified guidelines, companies may face huge penalties. No penalty, however, compares to the harm that comes to unprotected employees. If you have suffered a workplace accident due to negligence… Read More »
Intersection Crashes Can Be Deadly
The transience of life was clearly illuminated in March 2021, as five more lives were lost in a tragic intersection collision. Surely, no one could have anticipated that three youngsters and two adults would not make it home one Spring evening, yet that is precisely the outcome suffered after a sedan making a left-hand… Read More »
Electric Scooter Accidents on the Rise
Electric scooters are all the rage these days, serving as a cheap, convenient way to maneuver through the streets of Florida. Besides their convenience, scooter riders are enamored with the eco-friendly fun of the commute. Unfortunately, the joy of the ride diminishes quickly when accidents occur. A Popular Ride Here in the Sunshine State,… Read More »
Facing Hurricane Season
As America watched the devastation of Hurricane Laura as it slashed through the Gulf Coast, we winced at the powerlessness of man against nature. No matter how much preparation cities and states put in beforehand, it is often no match for the 150 m.p.h. winds and torrential rainfall, let alone the storm surge from… Read More »
Can You Sue Your Employer Over a Construction Site Injury?
Workers in the construction industry face a slew of hazards that are simply inherent to the work. Heavy machinery, sharp objects, and multiple levels naturally expose employees to potential injuries more often than, say, the types of injuries an office worker may be exposed to. In fact, 20 percent of all workplace fatalities across… Read More »
Excessive Police Use of Force?
Serve and protect: that is the mantra we hear from policing organizations across America. Nevertheless, use of force policies and actions by law enforcement officers have again been hurtled to the forefront of public discussion, bubbling out of repeated police incidents that have led to the harm or death of citizens across the country. … Read More »
Florida Drownings
Florida has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in drowning deaths. Tragically, many of these incidents involve young children who are lacking appropriate supervision. If your child experiences a serious, or even a fatal drowning as a result of someone else’s negligence, it would be in your best interests to seek the counsel… Read More »
Big Rig Drivers Just Want a Little Respect!
Anonymity on the road: that’s what one trucker attributes as the cause to the lack of common courtesy and civility on America’s highways these days. Sure, no one enjoys driving in traffic that’s backed up for miles, or taking turns merging as those ever present orange cones indicate that the lane ahead is under… Read More »
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one can be a jarring experience, never more so than when the death comes as a result of someone else’s actions. If you find yourself reeling after the death of a family member, and you just cannot accept the circumstances surrounding the incident, a local attorney who is experienced in dealing… Read More »
Distracted Driving Costs Lives
Drivers get behind the wheel all the time without really thinking about the seriousness of the task at hand. Unfortunately, all too often the failure to focus on the road ahead leads to serious, and even deadly accidents. If you have suffered a serious loss as a result of another driver’s distractions on the… Read More »
