Suffering an injury because of the design or lack of safety features on a product is a traumatic event in a consumer's life. There are many injuries that can occur. Amputations of body parts, brain damage, spinal cord trauma and other similar injuries can happen when...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims

Month: July 2019
Older drivers may be distracted by in-car technology
Most people view in-car automobile technology as aids in reducing and preventing motor vehicle accidents. In many cases, technology can do just that by giving drivers control over vehicle systems through touch or voice commands. However, a recent report indicates that...
The impact of wrongful death on surviving family members
It is hard enough to lose a loved one to an illness, an accident or old age. It can be even more difficult when a loved one dies because of the negligent actions of another person, which is called wrongful death. Your loved one is ripped from your life without...
E-scooters pose danger to riders, others in Florida
As e-scooter rentals make inroads throughout Florida communities, what do you need to know? A lot. The first pilot e-scooter program launched in Tampa in late May, opening with 900 of the e-scooters for rent. Supporters say they are an affordable and environmentally...
Workers’ compensation case goes to Florida’s Supreme Court
If an employee is injured on the job, there are few guarantees about the future. One of the few assurances that employees can rely upon is workers' compensation. This vital part of labor law ensures that employees will get the care they need if they have suffered a...
Do you commute on your bicycle? Follow these safety tips
Commuting to and from work on your bicycle is a good idea for many reasons. You get to spend time outdoors, you're able to avoid traffic jams, you can save money, it's beneficial to the environment and it's good for your health and wellness. Getting into an accident...
Operation Southern Shield targets Florida speeders
The Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with law enforcement officers in four other states in what is being called "Operation Southern Shield" to crack down on speeders. There's little doubt that recently reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Can Florida bars be held liable for drunk driving deaths?
Did a drunk driver cause you serious injury? Did a loved one perish due to a drunk driver's actions? It's a far-too-common scenario out there on the roads. Someone stops for a drink on the way home from work, and one drink turns into three or four before they stumble...
Cellphones do have a risk of sparking or exploding
There are many things that you expect your phone to do. You probably want to make calls, send texts and browse the internet. One thing that you don't expect it to do is to start to spark and almost catch on fire. This is exactly what an 11-year-old girl said happened...
Determining who is eligible to file a wrongful death claim
The loss of a loved one is incredibly painful. The loss can be downright debilitating if it was unexpected and due to someone else's negligence. There's one thing to lose a loved one to an extended illness, heart attack or old age. It's entirely different when your...