A Florida man lost his life on the night of Dec. 21 when his motorcycle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver in Poinciana. Emergency workers from Polk County Fire Rescue pronounced the 40-year-old Kissimmee man dead at the scene. They arrived within minutes of the...
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Serious injuries and the loss of consortium
Every day, people in Florida suffer injuries caused by accidents. Most people understand that a serious injury can result in lost wages, pain and suffering for the injured person. However, family members of an accident victim can be subjected to another kind of...
Why truck accidents are surprisingly hard to predict
A truck driver might have a spotless driving record and work hard to avoid making any mistakes while traveling. However, the truck driver could still end up involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, truck accidents sometimes turn out to be unpredictable. Certain...
Pursuing legal action after a catastrophic injury
Florida residents don’t expect their lives to be upended by a catastrophic injury. But, unfortunately, the types of incidents in which a serious injury might occur are numerous. From motor vehicle accidents – quite common – to work-related accidents and even property...
Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision south of Zephyrhills
Motorcyclists are always at risk in collisions with larger vehicles. The greater mass of a truck or automobile combined with the lack of protection afforded by a motorcycle’s design almost always results in severe consequences for the motorcycle rider in such a...
Does ‘logo liability’ play a role in your semi-truck crash?
People in the Tampa area are used to seeing billboards on highways advertising popular products, and large signs in front of stores and fast-food restaurants. But perhaps the most common advertisements they see while driving are those on the sides of the semi-trucks...
Understanding wrongful death claims and damages
Wrongful death actions fall under a category of personal injury lawsuits, but Florida law treats wrongful death claims differently in some key ways. In this post, we will discuss some of these differences. The most important difference between the two types of claims...
Fatal hit-and-run crash solved
Every parent has experienced taking their kids for a walk. It is a simple, free outdoor activity that, especially in our current times, allows for an outdoor family activity. A simple walk with our kids can be such an enjoyable experience. However, we must keep in...
Long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury
Every year, over a million people in Florida and across the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury. The CDC says that three-fourths are usually mild TBIs, otherwise known as concussions, but the fact is that even mild TBIs, when repeated, can have as much of a...
The impact of traumatic brain injuries on victims and families
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be costly physically, financially and emotionally and also be costly to treat. For that reason, victims of traumatic brain injuries suffered in a car accident should know what to expect and how the legal process may be able to help...