Category Archives: Personal Injury
Driving While High Can Get You Busted In Florida
Although cannabis use is sanctioned in the state of Florida for medical purposes, we all know that there are plenty of people who used the drug recreationally, as well. You should know that whether a person has a prescription or not, driving while under the influence of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, can… Read More »
Road Rage In Florida
Ever lose your cool behind the wheel? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly eight in ten drivers admit to engaging in aggressive actions on the road in order to signify their annoyance toward another driver. Road rage takes many forms, and in the worst-case scenarios, results in terror, injuries and death. In the course… Read More »
Florida Bicycle Accidents
Two Florida bicyclists died a half hour apart in two separate accidents one Saturday night. The first was hit by a sedan that raced away without offering aid; the second was an unhelmeted rider who was hit by a truck. That driver stayed and cooperated with investigators. While the runaway driver may be morally… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driving
November 2021: A young man inexplicably lost his life in Jacksonville after another motorist slammed into him while traveling in the wrong direction on I-295. Two other wrong-way driving incidents occurred just a month earlier, one on I-95, the other on State Road 408. Both resulted in fatalities. Florida has, in fact, the second… Read More »
Florida Dog Attacks
It happens when you least expect it, and as dread and adrenaline course through your veins, you have to figure out the best way to handle a vicious dog attack. You may think it’ll never happen to you, just like many of those who’ve lived to tell off the terror. Florida Attacks in the… Read More »
Does Signing A Waiver Mean You Can’t Sue After An Accident?
Like most people, you participate in all kinds of recreational activities, as do your children. Little League, rock climbing, zip lining, horseback riding—all of these, and many other activities—require you to sign a waiver before participating. It’s one of the things you do without giving it all much thought, let alone actually reading it…. Read More »
Prescription Writing That Is Problematic
Patients seek medical care in hopes of improving their medical conditions. They do this trusting that the physician who diagnoses and treats them has their best interests at heart. But negligent or self-serving physicians write out prescriptions that lead to serious complications and even death every single day in this country. When that happens,… Read More »
When Drivers Throw Caution To The Wind Near School Bus Stops
What is more precious than our children? When they are put in harm’s way while simply waiting for their school bus, or while actually riding the bus, simply because some random driver was in too much of a hurry to use common sense and follow Florida law, it’s more than simply infuriating. It’s downright… Read More »
Liability After Fisticuffs
It happened in Aruba: what started out as a Christmas Eve party devolved into a pushing, shoving, sucker punching melee among party guests. Unfortunately, it happens far more frequently than we’d like to believe throughout the year, and even during the holidays. High emotions combine with liquor to bring out the very worst in… Read More »
Tractor Trailer Accidents In Florida
Any accident is frightening, but perhaps nothing is more hair-raising than seeing a tractor-trailer barreling toward you. Here in Florida, these accidents are far too common, resulting in property damage, injuries, and loss of life. A Few Statistics Just 4 percent of registered vehicles on the road are large trucks, yet they are involved… Read More »
