As a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, understanding your rights and the legal avenues available is crucial for obtaining compensation for injuries and losses. However, if it is not your car and not your insurance, it can be complicated to know what to do....
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Top tips for coping with a traumatic brain injury
The injuries suffered in a serious car accident can be severe, long-lasting, and devastating to the life you once knew. Those who suffer spinal cord injuries, for example, can be permanently paralyzed, rendering them unable to engage in the life activities that they...
Can product liability hold social media accountable?
Social media platforms are now ingrained in our daily lives, fostering connections with individuals globally, including friends, family and even strangers. However, privacy breaches, cyberbullying, misinformation and manipulation are common, which can result in...
Road fatality statistics put Florida among the nation’s worst
Given the increasing risks to drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians, road safety has come to the forefront in Florida and across the United States. Part of that is checking statistics to determine which states have the highest number of accidents and...
Common causes of truck accidents in Florida
Despite advances in safety in recent years, Florida drivers still face the risk of a serious truck accident. An accident with a large truck can cause major injuries for drivers of smaller vehicles. Most drivers get nervous driving around large trucks on the road....
Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle accident
Motorcycle accidents are often catastrophic, causing serious or life-threatening injuries or even death. This was sadly the case in a recent accident involving many vehicles, including a motorcycle. The accident occurred on I-95 near Mims. According to the Florida...
What you need to know about the independent medical exam
You might think that you’ll easily secure workers’ compensation benefits if you’ve been injured on the job. But that isn’t necessarily the case. Many workers’ compensation claims are denied, and for various reasons. Chief amongst them is a lack of medical evidence,...
What happens if I crash my rental car on vacation in Florida?
Florida’s year-round warm weather and amusement parks make it a top vacation destination. Renting a car when you are on vacation can be extremely convenient. You can go where you want, when you want and not have to worry about the expense and hassle of public...
What if I’m hurt at work by a third party?
When a workplace injury occurs, the primary recourse often involves filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, if the injury is caused by someone other than your employer or co-worker, there exists the potential for a third-party claim, offering an avenue for...
Can you recover compensation if you were partly at fault?
In a perfect, textbook case of a motor vehicle accident, you might have one completely blameless driver who was stopped at a stoplight when a careless driver smashed into the back of their car. In a case like that, it's clear that one person was at fault, and that...