While amusement parks provide incident-free fun for most guests, some visitors experience severe injuries in ride accidents or falls. Although major Orlando theme parks must report incidents resulting in 24 hours or more of hospitalization, these reports do not...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2021
What is product liability and when do you have a case?
As a resident of Florida, you expect to be able to use a product safely as it was meant to be used. Unfortunately, there are times when a product might be defective and lead to injuries even if you use it properly. You may have cause to file a product liability...
Identifying and avoiding a distracted truck driver
Motor vehicle collisions can lead to serious injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike. When one of the vehicles involved is a truck, however, it can lead to catastrophic injuries and devastating property damage. Unfortunately, when a distracted driver is...
How to deal with insurance companies after a crash
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident while traveling in Florida, you will likely need to contact your auto insurance company. There is also a chance that you will be contacted by the other driver's auto coverage provider. Here's a closer look at what...
Trucks contribute to work zone crashes
Some of the worst accidents in Florida occur in construction zones where trucks are moving in and out of the traffic lanes with minimal protection from flag personnel and caution signs. Not only can work trucks be a hazard under certain circumstances, semis driving...
Should you worry about a trucker’s smoking habit?
Gone are the days when Floridians could smoke virtually anywhere. After the passage of the state's Clean Indoor Air Act, most smoking in public and private businesses is illegal. Still, there are few restrictions to prevent drivers from smoking inside their vehicles....
Can mental health be a personal injury for workers’ comp?
Mental health is a component of personal injury in a Florida workplace that is often underappreciated. Of course, mental health is crucial to the well-being of employees. More employers and legal stakeholders are becoming aware of the fact that mental health can be a...
Things to remember after a car accident
Being involved in any car accident in Florida is scary, even when it’s just a minor fender-bender. Sometimes, if we don’t prepare ahead mentally, we don’t end up making the smartest moves in a traumatic situation. Here are some things to remember if you’re ever...
Can I sue a delivery service if I’m hit by one of its vehicles?
Residents of Orlando and other areas of Florida may want to learn more about being in an accident with a delivery truck. Today's fast-paced world has abundant trucks rushing about making deliveries. It may be a UPS, Amazon or Fed Ex truck or a driver of a truck from a...
The costs of covering workplace injuries
Workplace accidents that result in serious injury are costly to every employer. Obtaining insurance is one of the most effective ways to pay an injured worker's bills and avoid being taken to court. Before an accident occurs at work, an employer in Florida must know...