The Department of Justice suggests Americans file between 300,000 and 500,000 personal injury claims annually. While motor vehicle accidents make up most of these claims, several other leading examples exist. They include medical malpractice, product liability,...
Personal Injury
Hearing loss and accident risk
Work-related hearing loss is a problem for many Florida employees in certain occupations. When noise is at unsafe levels in the workplace, hearing damage can happen gradually. Over time, a person’s hearing loss can become noticeable and put them at risk for other...
What are the Florida wrongful death laws?
Wrongful death laws vary by state, and those intending to file such a lawsuit in Florida may benefit from reviewing local statutes. Of course, there will be similarities among the various state statutes, such as negligence being the basis for the claim. However, the...
Florida’s NICA program
Being a parent of a disabled child isn’t easy. However, if you live in Florida, you and your child are entitled to benefits through the NICA program. Recently, the law has been changed. You should know what this means for you and your child. What is NICA? NICA is a...
Understanding spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury refers to an injury to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves surrounding it. These damages result in permanent changes in body functions, feel, and body strength in most cases. If you are a victim of spinal cord injuries in Florida, the...
The types of damages to seek in a wrongful death claim in Florida
Any person can be held liable for the death of another person in a civil court. A murderer can be convicted and sentenced to a prison sentence and sued in a civil lawsuit. The victim of a negligent driver or product manufacturer can sue for a wrongful death and force...
What damages are recoverable in a wrongful death lawsuit?
When a loved one dies due to somebody else's actions, it can be a tough pill to swallow. Fortunately, Florida allows close family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit against those who are liable for their loved one's death. If you've lost a loved one because of...
What to know when filing a wrongful death claim
Wrongful death claims are applicable in three key circumstances. The first is when an individual is murdered, the second is when an individual is in an accident involving severe negligence leading to their death, and the third is when someone dies because of medical...
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...
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...