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Discover What You Don’t Know about Personal Injury Cases
Were you involved in a car accident or maybe fell and suffered an injury? If so, then you might have to consider filing a personal injury claim. But first, youneed to know that a typical personal injury case boils down to damages. In a personal injury case, the individual who suffered the injury is… Read More »
[Infographic] 5 Shocking Facts on Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents happen every day. They range from a minor slip when walking into the kitchen at home to falling on the floor in a grocery store and sustaining some pretty serious injuries. In fact, did you know that slip and fall accidents account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits… Read More »
What is an “Assumption of Risk”?
In certain personal injury cases, there is often a term thrown around that clients do not understand. That term is that of “assumption of risk”. This is a defense that companies and individuals will use to state that they are not responsible for the injury of another, because that person was aware of the… Read More »
The Dangers of Hip Replacement Procedures and Recovery
Did you know that an average of 285,000 patients receive a hip replacement surgery each year? This was estimated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Some of the common reasons for these hip replacements include: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Hip fracture or injuries Broken bones Age Car accidents The procedure involves… Read More »
Mesothelioma: Do You Know the Symptoms?
At first, mesothelioma will present with very few symptoms, making it extremely hard to detect. Once it reaches the later stages, the symptoms can mirror non-life threatening illnesses, which is why it is commonly misdiagnosed in patients each year. If you were exposed to asbestos, the chances of developing mesothelioma are much higher than… Read More »
Mesothelioma and the Workplace: 5 Facts You Need to Know
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that’s typically caused by exposure to asbestos, which is actually the only existing proven cause of mesothelioma to date. Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that’s often woven into fabrics and used in materials designed for fire resistance and insulation—materials often found in certain workplaces. People… Read More »
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Explained
Because nearly every state requires some sort of car insurance or financial responsibility in order to register a vehicle and legally operate it, it’s an overwhelming surprise that not all drivers purchase auto insurance. When a driver doesn’t have car insurance, he or she is an “uninsured motorist,” meaning, he or she doesn’t have… Read More »
The 3 Types of Birth-Related Medical Malpractice
Like traditional medical malpractice cases, birth-related medical malpractice occurs when a doctor’s, nurse’s, or other hospital staff member’s negligence leads to injury, illness, death, or an otherwise critical result related to pregnancy or the birth of a child. Birth-related medical malpractice spans an enormous number of birth injury, illness, and death situations, but generally… Read More »
6 Ways to Avoid Motor Vehicle Accidents On a Bicycle
The Sunshine State lives up to its name and affords residents from all over Florida to enjoy bicycle rides, whether they are leisurely paces along the coasts, intense group rides for the more serious riders, or just an alternative form of transportation. However, along with all that fun comes a little danger, too –… Read More »
7 Facts About Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance in Florida
Florida is a “no-fault” state, which means it requires no-fault car insurance – also referred to as “personal injury protection” insurance, or simply PIP – in order to maintain registration and license plates for a vehicle. In other words, you cannot register your vehicle or obtain license plates for that vehicle in Florida if… Read More »
