Life can end in an instant. Florida residents who are filing a wrongful death claim against the party who is responsible for the fatality may be able to receive damages. However, not all beneficiaries will get the same treatment. Did a loved one lose their life? It...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Month: July 2021
3 tips for staying safe while bicycling in traffic
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 846 bicyclists perished in vehicular accidents in 2019. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that the state alone saw 6,664 bicycle crashes, resulting in 156 bicycle...
Common lifting injuries among construction workers
Construction workers in Florida face many hazards at work every day, and the construction industry has some of the highest rates of accidents and injuries. While falls account for the greatest number of construction site accidents, overexertion injuries from lifting,...
How to handle a hit-and-run car accident
Car accidents can be very unexpected and very inconvenient. This is especially true if you get into a hit-and-run accident, where the culprit drove away right after colliding with you. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident where the other driver has fled the...
Boating accidents rise sharply
Florida is associated with boating, and the state has the highest amount of accidents in the country. The situation actually got worse during 2020, as many people took to the waterways without anything else to do. More boats on the water meant more accidents. Boating...
What is strict liability?
When companies make products, they have an obligation to make them safe for consumers in Orlando, Florida. Statistics show unsafe products cause over 20,000 deaths and almost 3 million injuries annually. Many businesses that make defective products commonly face...