Category Archives: Personal Injury
Impaired Driving
After an incapacitated woman rammed her Mercedes into another driver, her strategy for convincing him that there was nothing to worry about was to tell him he was dreaming the whole thing. Unfortunately, her words did nothing to soothe the pain in the man’s injured ankle and foot, and he was quickly hospitalized. Meanwhile,… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When making the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, we expect that family members will receive competent medical care, and will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Choosing a facility that meets the needs of loved ones can be a difficult process, and peace of mind… Read More »
Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure
For years, asbestos has been present in building materials. Decades ago, the substance was causally linked to a number of respiratory issues that have led to the illness and death of millions of American workers across the country. Unfortunately, Florida is no exception, as asbestos has been an integral ingredient in shipbuilding, construction and… Read More »
Are Limousines Safe?
The recent tragedy in New York involving the deaths of 17 passengers in a limousine, their driver, and two pedestrians, raises a number of questions about the safety of these vehicles. Was this accident a result of driver error? Was there a mechanical failure of some sort? Are there inherent issues with all limousines?… Read More »
Students at Risk at School Bus Stops
Sending kids to school on the yellow school bus is iconic American life, whether you live in the big city, a suburb, or on a country road. But recent months have seen an escalation in the number and severity of accidents involving children while awaiting and/or boarding school buses, leading devastated family members to… Read More »
Sharing the Responsibility for Construction Zone Safety
Construction on Florida roadways is simply a fact of life. Workers are out in the sun every day, repairing bridges, widening roadways, repairing water lines under streets, and building the infrastructure that makes Florida such a wonderful place to be. These workers are exposed to a number of dangers in their daily routines: Heat… Read More »
Florida Dog Bite Injuries
Floridians are sun-lovers, there’s no question about it. That’s why, on any given day, you’ll find parks, boardwalks, and beaches filled with people of all ages out enjoying bike rides, skateboards, and roller skates. Many have a dog in tow, just as eager to lap up some of the summer sunshine. In the best… Read More »
Trampoline Park Injuries
When one woman took her toddler son to a trampoline park in Miami for an afternoon of indoor giggles, she had no idea of the serious health impacts her son would suffer. Despite the park promoting trampolines as a safe, fun activity for toddlers, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) warns that children… Read More »
Culpable Negligence in Florida: Fighting Back After Being Injured
Accidents happen all the time. But when those accidents are preventable, suffering the consequences of the incident can be more than just irksome: it can be grounds for a lawsuit. In Florida, Statute 784.05 addresses what’s called culpable negligence. It’s a concept worth understanding if you’ve been injured in an accident. In the event… Read More »
Boating Accidents on the Rise
In December of 2017, an airboat speeding along Panther Creek crashed into a tree, capsized, and ejected seven occupants. Four of them were injured and required medical care. The number of boating accidents on Florida waterways is increasing, which is particularly bad news when you consider the fact that Florida already leads the nation… Read More »
