Riding a motorcycle is popular in Florida but comes with significant risks. Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer Burnett Law, P.A. knows the importance of understanding and mitigating these risks. Here are essential motorcycle safety tips to keep you safe on the road. 1....
Personal Injury
What Are the Chances of Winning a Wrongful Death Suit in Florida?
If you're considering filing a wrongful death suit in Florida, you probably have a lot of questions. What are your chances of winning? What factors will impact your case? How can you make sure you get the justice and compensation you deserve? As a team of experienced...
How Much Can Someone Sue for a Car Accident?
You're driving down the sunny streets of Florida when suddenly someone slams into you, and you end up in a car accident. The adrenaline is pumping, and you're not sure if you're hurt. It isn’t until days later when the pain sets in. How long after a car accident can...
How to Sue a Doctor for Pain and Suffering
Has negligence shattered your trust in healthcare? If you're nodding yes, knowing how to sue a doctor for pain and suffering could get you the accountability and fair compensation that you deserve. Whether it was an oversight, a grave error, or a malicious action, you...
What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident in Florida?
Getting into a car accident presents a challenging experience—you need to deal with fixing vehicle damage and handling personal injury issues that may arise. When you add in the additional size of a truck, things can get even more complicated due to the size of the...
Who’s at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in Florida?
Data from Florida Health Charts shows that nearly 4,000 Floridians (and more than 350 in Miami-Dade County) died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, and thousands more suffered severe injuries. In fact, Florida has one of the highest rates of vehicle accident fatalities...
Proving Negligence in a Tampa Semi-Truck Accident
Large truck accidents in Florida resulted in 368 deaths in 2022. That same year in Hillsborough County alone, 847 people were injured in accidents involving commercial motor vehicles like 18-wheelers and semi-trucks. Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents There are...
First-Party vs Third-Party Personal Injury Claims
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,...
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...