Category: Personal Injury
Pedestrians everywhere are vulnerable to injuries in traffic accidents, but is Florida the most dangerous state for pedestrians? Studies have shown that Florida is consistently among the top three deadliest states when it comes to pedestrian accidents. Here is what you need to know about pedestrian accidents in Florida. Pedestrian Accident Statistics Pedestrian accidents and …
Are you a native Floridian thinking about getting into motorcycling? A longtime biker who’s new to the Sunshine State? Either way, you might wonder if you need motorcycle insurance in Florida. As you may already know, the state follows a complicated no-fault insurance regime with certain carveouts for motorcycles. Let’s explore these rules and answer …
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may encounter references to personal injury vs. bodily injury. While these terms may seem similar, knowing the legal distinction between personal injury and bodily injury can help you as you work through your legal options and pursue compensation for your injuries. The main difference is that bodily …
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the question of whether to hire a lawyer might weigh heavily on your mind. However, you might worry about the costs of hiring an attorney if you have growing medical bills and lost income. Asking yourself, “How much does a personal injury lawyer …
If you suffered an injury in a car accident caused by someone else, you may already have expensive medical bills piling up. But, how long does a personal injury settlement take? Depending on your injuries and the duration of your recovery, your case could be resolved in just a few months if you settle your …
Accidents involving large commercial vehicles, predominantly trucks, impact thousands of lives in Florida every year. Most of these collisions are entirely preventable. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported 440 commercial vehicle crashes in Escambia County in one recent year alone. These crashes led to two fatalities and over 120 injuries. …
While Florida is known as the sunshine state, it does experience inclement weather on occasion. Although it does not frequently rain in Florida, business owners nonetheless must take measures to protect their customers from slip and fall accidents caused by rain puddles within their premises, and if they do not, they may be held accountable. …
Flying is normally safe, although harsh landings, turbulence, and other elements encountered during a flight could potentially result in bodily injury. However, just because an individual is harmed while traveling by air does not mean they are entitled to compensation from the airline. Instead, they must prove the airline’s negligence proximately caused their injuries. If …
Retailers have a responsibility to offer a safe shopping environment for their customers, which includes correcting unsafe conditions. If a store fails to fulfill its responsibilities and a customer is damaged as a result, the injured party may be able to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages. Plaintiffs in personal injury cases must adhere to …
Parties will generally not be found liable for harm caused by the criminal or negligent acts of another individual. There are some exceptions, though, such as when a business owner knows or reasonably should know that a customer has dangerous propensities but fails to prevent them from harming other customers. Recently, a Florida court discussed …