Slip and Fall Accidents: What Items Should You Keep as Evidence?
Slip and falls are among the most common accidents that lead to injury. Injuries as a result of falling are often associated with the elderly but they are also common in the workplace. In the aftermath of a fall, your first instinct might be to feel embarrassed and clumsy,…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If a family member dies because of a wrongful act or negligence of another person, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death case. The purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit is to seek compensation for losses caused by the death of another person. However, when a person…
When Do You Need to Hire an Attorney?
If you’ve been injured in an accident and you feel like you may be entitled to compensation, would you know how to contact and hire an attorney? Most people do not have a need for a personal injury lawyer until an accident happens. However, it’s important to be generally…
3 Important Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
Accidents can happen in an instant and it’s important that you know what steps to take in the event that there is a personal injury case to pursue. When you or a loved one are injured in an accident and someone else is at fault, it is important to…
Distracted Driving: Common Distractions
Most Floridians know that the roads and highways are dangerous places and that it’s important to take the task of driving very seriously. According to a recent report, Florida ranks #1 amongst all states when it comes to automobile accidents caused by distracted driving. While driving behind the wheel…
3 Different Types of Damages and How they are Determined
In cheesy courtroom scenes on TV and in movies, you will usually see a person who is bringing a lawsuit against another person declare that they expect a large dollar amount and then simply prove that they were harmed by the defendant. However, in a personal injury case, in…
The Personal Injury Law of Ride Sharing Services
Ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are growing as a means of transportation across the country. Despite Florida taxi service protests, they have also secured a presence in South Florida. These services are inexpensive and convenient to use but, being a relatively new and unregulated service, there are…
How Can Social Media Hurt Your Claim?
Social media makes it very easy to share everyday experiences with your friends and family. However, this also means that the posts you share are accessible to a large audience via the Internet and everything you say can potentially be used against you. If you are planning on making…
What To Do If You are Injured by Your Airbag
Airbags are meant to protect you from serious injuries by deploying before you hit something hard such as the steering wheel or dashboard. However, a malfunctioning or poorly designed airbag can end up doing more harm than good. Airbags are designed to deploy as soon as your car collides with…
Three Things You Should Do When You've Been Rear-Ended
After you’ve been involved in an accident, your heart is likely pounding and adrenaline is pumping through your veins. In this situation, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do. That’s why you should be familiar with what you should do after an accident before it happens. When…