Category Archives: Personal Injury
Florida’s Grim Ranking in Child Hot Car Deaths
We all know that Florida has a reputation for its warm weather and scenic natural environment that makes it unique among other states in this country. Unfortunately, these same conditions are also responsible for another much more tragic reason why Florida is unique. ABC’s WPTA News 21 recently reported that a 2-year-old little girl… Read More »
Preventing Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Throughout the country, Spring and warmer weather that comes with it is a great opportunity to dust off the grill and fire up the charcoals or gas for this popular American pastime that also produces some of the best-tasting food. However, the beginning of grilling season in this country has also led to a… Read More »
The Tragic Consequences That Can Result From Daycare Negligence
For many working parents, choosing a daycare facility is not just an option – it is instead a requirement of continued employment which many Americans must do in order to support their families despite having little ones. Parents spend a lot of time debating this choice in hopes of choosing the right day care… Read More »
The Potential Consequences of the Increasing E-Cigarette Use Among Young Americans
Florida Today recently reported that high schoolers from Brevard County had plans to travel to Tallahassee to ask lawmakers to impose stricter regulations on e-cigarette companies in order to address the surge in discipline problems they have reportedly been seeing in their schools. Student government leaders presented their plan at a school board meeting… Read More »
Bouncing into Fun Instead of Injuries at a Bounce House
Bounce houses are often found at amusement parks, fairs, events, and birthday parties for one good reason – kids love them. Whether called a bounce house, moon bounce, or space walk, these inflatable square structures bring joy to all who jump up and down on them. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that… Read More »
Understanding How Social Media Can Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Claim
Almost everyone uses some form of social media these days. To place into perspective just how common social media usage is, a whopping 68 percent of Americans reported utilizing Facebook in 2018. And we all know that this is far from the only form of social media that has gained popularity in recent years…. Read More »
What is the Law for When a Florida Driver Must Yield the Right of Way For Left Turns?
While all accidents can cause injuries, failing to yield to another driver while attempting to make a left turn often results in some of the most severe injuries and even fatalities. The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Wesley Chapel man was fatally injured after turning in… Read More »
Woman Dies at Park When Palm Tree Falls on Her
According to reports from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a woman relaxing in a hammock under a palm tree at the Egmont Key Park died when the tree toppled to the ground and crashed on top of her. Her death does not appear to be suspicious according to officials. With Florida’s beautiful climate there… Read More »
Five Things That Could Ruin Your Personal Injury Claim
Accidents occur more often than we would like, which often comes with pain, suffering, and confusion when you or a loved one is injured in an accident. If you or your loved one suffered injuries due to an accident that was caused by another person, you could be entitled to damages through a personal… Read More »
Your Favorite Chair May Not Be as Safe as You Think
After a long day on our feet, we look forward to coming home and sitting in our favorite chair. It should be one of the safest things that we do. Unfortunately, our favorite place to sit may not be as safe as we think. In some situations, furniture that is designed or manufactured poorly… Read More »
