Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims Since 1987
Finding yourself involved in a car accident is never easy, even if the damage left to the vehicle is minor, and the injuries you suffered are minor. The actions you take after a car accident can play a big role in whether or not you will be able to successfully bring...
A 22-year-old from Connecticut who was living in Orlando, Florida, was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident June 15. The college student was in Orlando working at her dream internship at Disney. According to her sister, the woman was "obsessed with Disney....
Assault, battery and aggravated assault are all criminal acts for which an alleged perpetrator can face severe legal consequences. Law enforcement and state prosecutors typically act swiftly in these cases, bringing the defendant to justice as quickly as possible. Any...
Your employer likely has workers' compensation insurance to cover you in the event of a job-related injury or illness. It is supposed to help you to cover part of your lost wages while you work on getting better. But how do you know if your illness or injury is...
To bereaved family members, the death of a loved one always feels wrong. In legal terms, wrongful death means that a person died due to negligent or reckless acts by another party. A wrongful death lawsuit provides the bereaved with a way to bring negligent parties to...
Food-borne illnesses are once again a problem in the United States. Major companies have issued some big recall notices for their products recently -- and there's a real danger that someone could get sick. At least three people have been hospitalized in an E. coli...
If you are like most people, you will go through a period of shock and then intense sorrow upon hearing that a loved one has suffered a severe injury in a car crash. Anger, guilt and anxiety are also common emotional responses to the injury or incapacitation of a...
As a consumer, you expect the products that you purchase to be safe. There are laws in place to keep unsafe products out of the marketplace; however, these laws aren't foolproof. Unfortunately, loopholes do exist that can make it difficult to impossible to keep unsafe...
The boating season is upon us in Orlando, Florida. This means that more and more people will be out on their watercraft on the rivers, lakes, and ponds. Planning a day trip to go fishing? Want to spend a few hours water skiing? If so, you need to protect yourself as...
Scaffolding is used on construction sites for a variety of reasons. For example, it's commonly used by bricklayers who require a stable platform for performing their work. While there are many benefits of using scaffolding, a simple mistake can result in a serious...