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Who Is Responsible for a Rear End Collision
Over 1.7 million rear end collisions occur in the United States each year. In the state of Florida, the car in the rear is usually found to be responsible for a rear-end collision. This is because Florida law stipulates that drivers must maintain a safe following distance from the driver in front of them… Read More »
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and falls account for over one million hospital accidents each year, and incidents of falls increase with each decade of life. These accidents are incredibly common – here are some of the most prevalent causes of slip and fall accidents. Uneven or Slick Surfaces Over 50% of all slip and fall accidents are… Read More »
How to Keep Your Children Safe Around Aggressive Animals
Children between the ages of 5 to 9 – especially boys – are at the most risk of being bitten by an animal. This information can seem daunting and scary to parents, but there are a lot of tools that you can teach your children to help them be safe around animals: 1. Never… Read More »
4 Pharmaceuticals that Have Caused Wrongful Injury or Illness
Despite the best efforts and vigilance of the Food and Drug Administration, sometimes pharmaceutical drugs that make it to the market are later found to be dangerous to consumers and may cause wrongful injury or illness in some users. Just because a pharmaceutical drug is on the market doesn’t mean that it is safe… Read More »
How Personal Injury Cases Work in Florida
If you’ve been injured in the state of Florida as a result of someone else’s carelessness, it is imperative that you look into Florida’s personal injury law. A personal injury lawyer can help you to determine whether you have a case, and because most personal injury lawyers operate on contingency – meaning that they… Read More »
5 Things You Need to Know About PIP Insurance
Under Florida law, anyone who owns a motor vehicle registered in the state of Florida must purchase Personal Injury Protection (also known as PIP or “no fault insurance”). PIP Insurance differs from bodily injury coverage because it will cover your care regardless of who is at fault for an accident. Here are some important… Read More »
How a Misdiagnosis Can Cause Serious and Permanent Injuries
A 2014 study published in the BMJ Quality and Safety Journal found that over 12 million Americans are medically misdiagnosed annually. Misdiagnosis can occur when a doctor improperly identifies a disease, medical condition, or injury. Patients who are misdiagnosed often incur additional expenses as a result of the false diagnosis, and may even encounter… Read More »
Be Careful on the Fourth of July to Avoid These Injuries
Fourth of July celebrations typically call to mind fun gatherings with food, friends, and family. But the Fourth of July is also a day that many Americans experience injuries. Here are some common injuries to avoid this summer holiday: Injuries from Car Accidents Believe it or not, car accidents cause more injuries than fireworks… Read More »
Are Landlords Liable for Tenant Injuries?
Personal injury can be stressful, debilitating, and difficult to deal with. Personal injury can keep you out of work and even make daily tasks hard to impossible to complete. It can especially be difficult to deal with if you get injured in your home or apartment and feel your landlord should be held liable…. Read More »
How to Avoid Injuries from an Aggressive Driver
You’re doing everything right on the road. You don’t speed, drive while distracted, or drive while intoxicated, so you generally consider yourself a safe driver. However, what do you do if an aggressive driver singles you out on the road, or worse, you get in the car with an aggressive driver? It can be… Read More »
