Monthly Archives: April 2020
What are Pain and Suffering Injury Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
While most people have heard the phrase “pain and suffering” at some point, many people don’t fully understand what it means even if they happen to have found themselves the unfortunate victim of a car accident or another form of negligence that led to injuries. And unfortunately, accidents are quite common – and can… Read More »
Can I Sue My Cruise Ship?
Time Magazine online recently reported that a Florida couple who have been stuck aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship are suing the cruise line for $1 million. While it appears the couple themselves have not been infected by the coronavirus, the lawsuit instead alleges that: Princess Cruises, the company that owns and operates the… Read More »
Pool Safety Tips
Because Florida has a unique climate that makes it stand out among the rest of the states, summer seems almost endless in this part of the country and pools here never really close. However, we all know that pools tend to see more action during the summer months when kids are out of school… Read More »
Avoiding House Fires
In an unexpected turn, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has asserted that there has been a sudden influx of houses fires in South Florida because of the rapidly increasing rise in the number of people who are remaining at home to avoid the new coronavirus. The news outlet recently reported that just days after… Read More »
Understanding the Causes of Motorcycle Collisions
In a tragic turn of events, the South Florida Sun Sentinel recently published an article centered on one example of the potential negative implications of motorcycle accidents. Sadly, a motorcyclist recently died and another suffered serious injuries in a Pembroke Pines crash after the two collided. Traffic was rerouted around the crash scene for… Read More »
Why You Should Obtain Medical Treatment Quickly After a Car Accident
Between the adrenaline and shock of one of Florida’s many car accidents, things may seem to blur together and you may just want to go home, especially if you don’t think you have been injured. However, it is essential that you seek prompt medical attention, even if you don’t feel injured at first. While… Read More »
Understanding Ramp-Related Car Accidents
As published by the South Florida Sun Sentinel in a recent news story, the Interstate 95 northbound ramp to eastbound Oakland Park Boulevard was closed for more than three hours on a recent Friday because of a fatal crash. The early morning crash reportedly occurred when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian. The accident… Read More »
What To Do After You Have Been Injured By A Drunk Driver
Despite the fact that we are all aware of the dangers of driving and many of us would never climb behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, the reality is that many others continue to do just that which, unfortunately, continues to lead to tragic implications. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Feet on the Dashboard
We have all heard the stories that confirm one unfortunate fact – a passenger with his or her feet on the dashboard is more likely to sustain an injury than any other occupant. A few summers ago, one mother of three from Walker County, Georgia even made it her mission to warn others after… Read More »
Calculating Personal Injury Damages
After being injured in an accident, many people wonder how much monetary compensation they are entitled to. The first step to understanding this is understanding the difference between economic and non-economic damages, and when compensation is determined in a courtroom. Economic Damages. Economic damages are based on actual expenses and are therefore more straightforward… Read More »
