A 52-year-old Orlando man was killed while out riding his motorcycle nearby the intersection of General Drive and Taft Vineland Road on the evening of May 19. Calls started flooding into police dispatch just after 5:50 p.m. that fateful evening. Officers with the...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Month: May 2019
Tiger Woods sued for wrongful death
While most people probably were not aware that Tiger Woods owns a restaurant, that may not be the case now. The estate of a late employee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Woods' restaurant and bar. The bartender who worked at The Woods Jupiter died last...
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as it sounds
No matter who you are, you have the potential to become drowsy when driving. If this happens, you should immediately pull to safety and then consider your options. According to a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of Americans have driven a motor...
A cheerleader is hit by an umbrella, injured at Disney World
Two Texas teens are now back home recovering from head injuries that they suffered while visiting Disney World earlier this month. The teenagers were slated to take part in a cheerleading competition at the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) Wide...
A look at wrongful death in the state of Florida
Although just about any death can feel wrongful to the bereaved, filing a successful wrongful death action requires you to prove that your loved one died wrongfully. To build a successful claim in Florida, you and your lawyer must show the court that one or more of...
What are the most common causes for commercial truck crashes?
We all want to stay safe when we are out on the road. Unfortunately, that just isn't always an option. After all, drivers are vulnerable through not only their own actions but also the driving behaviors of others on the road. One unsafe driver can cause conditions...
3 factors that can lead to product liability claims
Purchasing items for the store or private sellers shouldn't be a safety hazard. People should be able to count on the products they buy to work as intended without causing an unnecessary or unreasonable risk of harm. Unfortunately, there are times when products don't...
Injuries after a car wreck might not show up right away
People who are in a car wreck won't always know right away what types of injuries they have. Some of the possibilities won't manifest until days or weeks after the crash. It is necessary to keep a watchful eye on how you feel if you have been in a car accident. The...
Bicycle crash injuries can be catastrophic
Orlando is a beautiful city that is conducive to outdoor sports, including bicycling. For individuals who choose this physical activity, remaining safe is a top priority. They do still have to count on motorists to help keep them safe by practicing safe driving...
Subcontractor loses life after 10 fall down elevator shaft
According to 2017 statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls were the leading cause of death on constructions sites. Falls accounted for 39.2% of all construction-related deaths. On May 3, a subcontractor working in the Broward...