Monthly Archives: January 2018
Pros And Cons Of Settling Your Case Out Of Court
Every personal injury claim is handled a bit differently, with some settled without the assistance of lawyers, some going back and forth in negotiations several times before lawyers can come to an agreement, and some requiring several rounds of litigation before a judge and jury can come to a decision. How a case is… Read More »
Staff Drug Abuse May Contribute To Nursing Home Abuse In Florida
Nursing home staff have easy access to some of the most potent pain medications on the market today, including opioids, antidepressants, and NSAIDs. Unfortunately, the easy access, combined with the stress of the job, often lead to drug theft and abuse. According to the American Nurses Association, approximately 10 percent of nurses are dependent… Read More »
Why Wrong Way Accidents Occur And What To Do If You Are Involved In One
It is not uncommon to watch to the news and see a story about a car crash that was the result of a person driving the wrong way down an Interstate, or about a multiple-car pileup that stemmed from someone entering the freeway the wrong way. When you see these stories, you may wonder… Read More »
When Construction Accidents Are The Result Of Failure To Perform Routine Inspections
The construction industry is fraught with peril. In fact, one in every five worker deaths in 2016 were construction workers. In 2016, 5,910 workers were killed on the job, an average of more than 99 per week and more than 14 deaths per day. There are hundreds of procedures and protocols in place to… Read More »
When Construction Explosions Occur, Who Is Liable?
Fires and explosions can happen in just about any workplace when the circumstances are right, but in the construction industry, the circumstances are almost always right, which is why explosions are much more common than in any other industry. Explosions are dangerous, plain and simple. Even a “weak” explosion can result in several severe… Read More »
Who Is Liable When Someone Is Injured In An Airboat Accident?
One of the greatest attractions in Florida, aside from its sandy beaches and beautiful weather, are the alligators. People flock from all over the world to the beautiful buoys of the Sunshine State to take airboat tours in the hopes of catching a glimpse of at least one prehistoric monster. While the tours are… Read More »
Head Injuries Caused By Motorcycle Accidents
Even with a regulation helmet, motorcycle operators who are involved in accidents tend to sustain serious head injuries, with some even coming away with life altering brain injuries. Depending on the severity of the injury, an accident victim may experience a drastically reduced quality of life as they discover that everything from working to… Read More »
How To Identify Medical Malpractice
Most people trust their doctors and healthcare providers to do everything in their power to make them better, so when a doctor makes a mistake, it often goes unnoticed. Like they do not with police officers and lawmakers, people do not question the actions of their physicians, and most assume that when a doctor… Read More »
Is Florida About To Repeal Its “No Fault” Accident Law?
Florida is one of 12 remaining states that practices under the notion of “no fault,” meaning that whether or not an accident was your fault, you are liable for damages. Though car insurance is mandatory in all states, it is necessary in Florida and other no-fault states if you hope to ever receive any… Read More »