A traumatic brain injury can trigger a lifetime of challenges that may not manifest right away. It could be months or even years before you make the correlation between discomforting symptoms and your accident. Knowing some of the ways that a TBI could impact your...
Year: 2021
Florida saw 50,000+ work zone crashes between 2015 and 2019
You may feel annoyed when you encounter road construction in Florida, but these work zones are often more than a nuisance. These construction zones create numerous crash hazards and are the sites of thousands of car crashes each year. Many of these construction zone...
What is the presumption of innocence?
You have many rights when you face a criminal charge. You probably know about your civil rights, including the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. At the heart of the criminal justice system is another right: the presumption of innocence. According to...
Can you cite negligent entrustment in Florida?
After experiencing a car accident in Florida, your first thoughts are likely not focused on pursuing a liability claim (indeed, you may have more immediate pressing concerns). Yet in cases where blatant negligence or incompetence led to your collision, you may have to...
Pedestrian fault in a motor vehicle accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians have been on the rise in recent years. Florida drivers need to be extra careful to avoid an accident that could injure a pedestrian. Some drivers assume that any type of accident with a pedestrian will be the driver’s fault. However,...
How should business owners handle customer falls?
While browsing a business in Florida, you slipped and fell. You feel fine now, but did the store owner and employees handle the situation appropriately? Chron explains how storekeepers should navigate customer accidents on their premises. Pay attention to delayed...
Are ignition interlock devices required in Florida?
If you have been charged with a DUI in Florida, the court may require you to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. These devices are designed to prevent motorists from operating a car while intoxicated. Whether you have been convicted of your...
Who can pursue a wrongful death claim in Florida?
If someone else’s negligence contributed to the loss of a loved one in Florida, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim to recover some financial compensation for your loss. No amount of money can fully compensate for the loss of a loved one, but it can help...
Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids
Florida is one of the states where the misuse of opioid drugs has reached epidemic levels. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 70% of all overdose deaths in Florida involved opioids as of 2018. Between 2015 and 2018, there has been a...
Can I sue a trampoline park after a catastrophic injury?
With the proliferation of trampoline parks in Florida and around the nation, it comes as no surprise that injuries are common. These can be very dangerous places for adults and children alike, especially when the injury is as catastrophic as a broken back or injury...