When you suffer a serious injury in Florida, the clock on your right to sue starts running immediately. Missing the deadline can end your claim even when liability seems clear. How Florida’s statute of limitations works For most negligence-based injury cases, you have...
Fault matters because it decides if you get money and how much. Florida uses a rule that reduces or blocks your payout based on your share of blame. Florida’s current rule Florida applies modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. If you hold 50% or less of the...
Visiting Florida as a tourist can be exciting because of the state’s bountiful amusement parks and other fun attractions. But what happens when your dream vacation takes an unexpected turn? If you are involved in an accident while on vacation, knowing the steps to...
Certain types of traumatic incidents can potentially cause immediate amputations. Car crashes, amusement park incidents, machinery malfunctions and a variety of other situations could lead to immediate limb loss for an injured person. Obviously, a traumatic amputation...
People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-fall incidents or just about any other accident are at risk of considerable injuries. One injury that’s possible is to the spinal cord. Many types of spinal cord injuries can occur, some of which can impact...
When our kids are young, we get a swing set and sand box to help wear them out. As they age, we may consider a swimming pool. A swimming pool can offer hours of entertainment and exercise for kids and adults alike. It can provide an easy way to get friends and family...
Catastrophic injuries are different than less serious injuries because of their consequences. Typically, the medical issues categorized as catastrophic injuries create permanent changes to an individual's health or functional capabilities. They may affect the ability...
After a car crash, it is natural to feel shaken, confused or even grateful to walk away without visible injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are not always obvious. They do not always involve a loss of consciousness or visible head trauma. You may just feel a little...
Pile-up accidents, where multiple vehicles collide due to a chain reaction, are among the most dangerous and often devastating types of crashes on the road. These accidents typically occur in high-speed environments like highways or congested areas. These collisions...
Property owners and businesses that are open to the public are responsible for maintaining safe premises. Premises liability lawsuits can arise in a variety of circumstances where property owners fail in that responsibility. Some people take legal action after getting...