Fatigue is a preventable cause of many truck accidents. Following hours-of-service rules helps keep truck drivers alert and everyone on Florida roads safer. Learning how violations contribute to accidents can help injured victims understand what legal options they...
Automotive accidents may be some of the most traumatic —and expensive— experiences you may ever face. When it comes to recovering damages for auto accidents, it might not be as straightforward as you might think. Florida is a no-fault state until you meet legal...
A catastrophic injury can turn your life upside down in a single moment. If a car crash seriously injured you in Florida, you may qualify for far more money than you think. In fact, Florida's legal system gives you the right to seek full compensation for the physical,...
Memorial Day Weekend is a popular time for summer boating in Tampa Bay. Although a fun way to get together with friends and loved ones, it is important for boaters to take precautions to ensure a safe trip. Crowded ramps, stronger afternoon storms and heavy holiday...
Some crashes end with repairs and a rental car. Others start that way and then turn into doctor visits, missed work and a claim that becomes more complicated than you expected. The difference usually shows up in the details. If any of the following happened after your...
Falling inside a grocery store or falling off a ledge without any handrails can cause a lot of damage. Such accidents have the potential to be life-changing, if not outright fatal. In Florida, you can pursue a premises liability claim if hazardous conditions in a...
People hurt by others or affected by business negligence often have the right to file a lawsuit. Provided they can show that a preponderance of the evidence supports their claim that harm occurred and was caused by a specific outside party, the Florida civil courts...
People who suffer an injury in a car crash often believe that they won’t be able to seek compensation for pre-existing conditions. In Florida, that isn’t how the law works. Having a prior injury or medical condition doesn’t automatically erase responsibility if a...
In Florida, cases that involve surgery and extended stays in hospitals are much more serious and life-threatening, thus requiring larger settlements compared to injuries from minor collisions. This is because surgeries are complex procedures that require a lot of...
Severe spinal or brain injuries from a Florida crash almost never fit inside the small claims system. These cases involve high medical bills, long recoveries and lasting changes to your daily life. Why your crash is not a small claim Florida small claims court handles...
