Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims Since 1987
A helmet-to-helmet collision on the football field, a head-on crash during the morning commute or a falling brick from a construction site-all of these examples and more are prime examples of the ways a traumatic brain injury can occur in one's life. With March being...
We have examined the impact that car accidents can have on their victims. From the financial drain of emergency room visits and days or weeks missed at work, to the physical toll that very well may include permanent, life-altering injury, accidents can be traumatic...
Driving under the influence usually refers to operating a vehicle while inebriated, but what many drivers fail to realize is there are other, equally dangerous influences that can spell danger for everyone on the road. Have you ever driven while tipsy? Have you ever...
Helmets save lives; in this fact, there is little room for debate. However, according to Tallahassee’s WCTV.tv, one in seven motorcycle riders do not wear a helmet and account for 19% of fatal accidents. This figure is staggering, considering that motorcycle riders...
Abstain from drinking and driving? Look twice for motorcycles? Drive within posted speed limits? Ignore text messages when on the road? If you answer “yes” to these driving safety questions, you are well on your way to making the road a less dangerous...
You may have seen the influx of red and pink boxes of chocolates lining the grocery store aisles, along with an army of stuffed animals and oversized cards. Book those dinner reservations, stock up on romantic candles and pick a nice pinot–it is nearly...
Though characters such as Superman and Captain America may be relegated to comic books and the silver screen, we do have real-life superheroes amongst us in the form of first responders and law enforcement officers. Assisting during medical emergencies, freak...
Walking–it is an easy, often pleasant way to decrease stress, burn a few calories and get some much-needed fresh air after a stifling day in the office. Even for those of us with disabilities or aging out of vigorous aerobic exercises, walking can help many stay...
Can a negligence claim be successfully brought against a 911 operator? The answer is “yes,” however, it needs to be obvious that a special relationship existed between the plaintiff and the 911 operator. In a Florida case from 1990, the court found that a special...
Mr. Wieland and Mr. Hilado handle workers’ compensation claims based on injuries caused in places of work. Oftentimes, these injuries occur because of an unsafe workplace, the negligence of a co-worker or the negligence of a third party. Florida workers’ compensation...