Drunk driving is a serious issue on the road - in 2016, there were 10,497 fatalities resulting from alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents, accounting for 28 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the US. But what happens if you are in an accident with an alcohol-impaired driver? Can you receive compensation for the incident?…
Hit-and-run accidents are not only traumatizing experiences, but they can also raise a mountain of legal issues. If you are involved in a hit and run accident, what should you do? Is there any way to locate the vehicle that hit you? Can you hold the driver of that vehicle responsible for their…
Amusement Park Injuries – Who should be held liable?
Amusement parks are tons of fun, offering thrills, food, and extravagant experiences, but they also tend to be home to a multitude of injuries. Though there is normally nothing to worry about - the chances of being injured at an amusement park is one in 16 million. In other words, far less likely…
Burn Injuries – Should You Consult a Personal Injury Attorney?
Burns are unexpected injuries occurring in a variety of settings, ranging from your favorite restaurant to your own home. In 2016, over 486,000 injuries received medical treatment (American Burn Association). But who is deemed liable in the event you suffer from a burn injury? What types of burn injuries are there? You'll find…
Boating Accidents: Who Should Be Held Liable?
Boating is often considered to be one of the more popular pastimes in Florida. In fact, Florida is home to 931,450 registered vessels as of 2016 (Florida Today). And where there is boating, there are injuries. Boating is known to be generally safe, but accidents can and do happen. In 2017, 766 boating accidents…
Pre-Existing Conditions: Will They Affect My Car Accident Claim?
Car accidents are quite common. In fact, you're more likely to die from a car accident - a 1 out 572 chance over the course of your lifetime - than from a dog bite, a 1 out of 115,111 chance (Insurance Information Institute, 2017). At some point in a person’s lifetime, it…
Daycare Injuries: Who is Liable?
In today’s society, Americans are always on the move. In most families, adults work most of the day (or even overnight) to pay the bills and take care of their families, but at a cost of significant time. As a result, children are cared for by other people, including family members, nannies, babysitters,…
Swimming Setbacks – Who is Liable in the Event of a Pool Injury?
Tis the season for grilling, tanning, and splashing. The sun may be bearing down on people - it's not uncommon for temperatures in Delray Beach to be in the high 80s to low 90s at this time of year - but the heat also leaves the opportunity of finding relief in a…
How Can Social Media Affect My Lawsuit?
Social media, such as Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter, has been a major boon to not only the world but to personal lives. As of 2019, 79 percent of the U.S. population, according to Statista, has some form of social media profile. Unfortunately, social media is often considered to be a double-edged…
Drowsy Driving: What Can You Do to Avoid It?
Sleep deprivation is disastrous to not only your mental capabilities but also to your physical body. Nonetheless, it doesn't stop the U.S., a nation known for its heavy work productivity. In fact, a study in 2016 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that 35 percent of adults don't get enough…