Are you considering filing a lawsuit against those you hold responsible for a serious injury -- whether it was the result of a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident or an amusement park ride that went awry? You've likely heard that in addition to compensation to cover...
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of Injury Victims
Month: October 2019
What are top driving distractions?
Have you ever suddenly realized, while driving, that you had not looked at the road in a notable amount of time? It's jarring and frightening. It's sort of like when you suddenly open your eyes and realize you dozed off behind the wheel. You may only have closed your...
Don’t sabotage your own accident claim
If you've been injured in a car accident while driving, riding as a passenger, biking or walking, you may have significant medical expenses and be off work for a while. It's perfectly normal to expect the culpable party to pay for you losses -- but you can end up...
What is Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ law?
The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things for people to bear -- especially when that death is premature and could have been avoided. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to hold the person or persons responsible for that death financially liable for...
Blunt force trauma can lead to internal injuries in car wrecks
The occupants of a vehicle are likely going to suffer injuries if they are involved in a serious crash. The likelihood of this occurring is greater in some cases than others. One of the primary factors that can lead to these injuries is failing to wear a seat belt....
1 Orlando road construction worker is killed, another injured
One road construction worker was killed and another one was seriously injured while working on a highway project late last month. The deadly job site incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Lucerne district. This area is located near the intersection of...
Pedestrian’s death shows the risks of walking in Central Florida
Orlando is not the safest place for pedestrians. If you've ever walked down the street, you may have noticed how much traffic there is and how many accidents take place. While pedestrians do need to be cautious, it is also up to drivers to be aware of their...
Spinal cord injuries require intensive care
Patients who have a spinal cord injury are in for a lot of intensive treatments when they enter the emergency room. This can be a frightening time, but it is one that can make a huge difference in the outcome. The doctors and nurses have a few things to think about...
Coping with the aftermath of a catastrophic personal injury
As you undoubtedly know, a personal injury can disrupt your life at any moment. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, cause a great amount of harm to the human body from broken bones to brain damage to catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Should you shroud yourself in...
Staying safe on the road this Halloween
If you're still a little anxious about driving because you've recently been involved in a car crash, you likely aren't looking forward to driving on Halloween night. It can be a particularly dangerous time because of the number of cars as well as young pedestrians out...