Chiari Malformation Injuries Caused by Car Accidents A Chiari malformation (CM)—also commonly referred to as cerebellar ectopia or Arnold Chiari malformation—is a structural defect in the lower-rear portion of the brain (cerebellum). This is the part of the brain that controls balance. CM is most commonly caused by a congenital defect. In fact, doctors were …
Hurricane Michael Florida Property Damage and Injury If you live in Florida, hurricanes are a part of life. While weather specialists can often predict a hurricane’s severity and point of impact, giving enough warning to permit preparation and evacuation if necessary, Hurricane Michael threw Floridians for a loop when it took a last minute turn …
Florida Pedestrian Lyft Accidents When you’re walking down the street, the last thing that you expect is to be hit by a Lyft driver. However, many consumers, especially in densely populated areas, will use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, to get around for a reasonable fare. Keep in mind that a Lyft driver must …
New Uber VoIP Feature Adds a Distraction for Uber Drivers Uber is the largest ride-share or ride-hail app in the entire world. As an instantly recognizable brand that is surprisingly young yet incredibly successful, Uber has had the ability to expand their way into new ventures and develops exciting new features for their products and …
Getting the most out of a settlement in a Medical Malpractice case. Medical malpractice is a more common occurrence in Florida than most people realize. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is also a difficult case to win at trial—often leading to settlement negations. The Bureau of Justice Statistics examined 2005 medical malpractice cases brought to trial and found that …
Distracted Uber and Lyft Drivers Cause Serious Car Accidents Uber continues being one of the top ride-sharing services in America (next to Lyft), but risks are always present when you depend on their drivers. While they’ve improved somewhat on properly vetting their drivers, you’re nonetheless putting your life in their drivers’ hands. Many would argue …
Interaction With Drunk or Drugged Drivers We’ve all been taught that after a two-car accident, the responsible thing to do at the scene is to make sure everyone is ok, call first responders, and exchange information with the other driver. But, what happens when the other driver is visibly drunk or on drugs? What should …
Seeking Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries According to the National Floor Safety Institute, 87 percent of all fractures in people 65 and over result from slips and falls, and they account for over one million hospital visits per year. As you age, your likelihood of falling increases and a fall may result in a …
Filing a Personal Injury Claim Helps More Than Just You Personal injury claims can often suffer from some negative perceptions born of media portrayals and generally uninformed opinions about what exactly they consist of and the general legal process overall. It is unfortunate that many people do not realize that personal injury claims actually serve …
How Does Mental Injury Compensation Work? There are a number of ways your body can be ravaged in the event you are involved in some kind of dangerous accident. A pedestrian can be struck from behind by a vehicle and have their spinal cord severely damaged or someone could suffer an infection from botched surgery …
Uber Accident Statistics and Risk Uber accidents: how common are they, really? Are you putting yourself at higher risk by getting into an Uber than you would be if you were, for example, to get behind the wheel on your own? While most people acknowledge that it’s safer to take an Uber than it is …
Dealing With Lyft Insurance Claims If you’ve been involved in a Lyft accident, chances are, you’re confused about how to navigate the complex insurance liability system. Do you have the right to make an insurance claim? Is Lyft—or the Lyft driver who was responsible for your accident—responsible for helping to pay your bills? Florida’s no-fault …
Steps to Take Following a Concussion Many injuries suffered after an accident are visible to the naked eye—lacerations, puncture wounds, and bruises. But invisible injuries, such as concussions, are no less dangerous. If you suffered a blow to the head, seek medical treatment immediately and contact a personal injury attorney to see if you qualify …
You Could be Eligible for Casino or Hotel Injury Compensation Millions of visitors descend upon Florida every year to try their luck at one of the many casinos, and to stay at one of the state’s over 400,000 hotel and motel rooms. Their luck may run out, however, if they suffer an injury, either at …
More Bicycle Fatalities in Florida Than Rest of the Country Bicycle accidents are unfortunately a regular occurrence throughout the country. It is inevitable that people are careless and someone gets hurt either because a driver is distracted by a text message or intoxicated. Bicyclists everywhere are at risk of being involved in an accident that …
Steps to Take After an Uber Accident Getting hurt by an Uber driver or while riding in an Uber-operated vehicle is a serious matter. There’s a good chance you didn’t expect to end up in the emergency room, nor to suffer injuries because of a driver’s negligence. There’s also the potential that another person or …
Florida Lyft Bicycle Accident Aftermath Florida, as of this writing, has a no-fault accident law, which requires vehicle owners and drivers to purchase their own $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), $10,000 of Bodily Injury Liability, and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability. When you’re riding a bike, however, there is a good chance that you …
Catastrophic Damage and Injury From Semi-Truck Accidents When a car and truck collide, particularly if the collision involves a tractor-trailer, there’s an unfair size difference. Trucks generally fare better than cars, and the occupants of either vehicle could sustain serious injuries. Due to the weight difference between a car and truck, truck drivers generally enjoy …
Errors in Prescription Filling Constitute as Medical Malpractice Prescriptions mean life or death for many people in this country. Missing a dose of a much-needed heart medication because the pharmacist filled the prescription with the wrong pills can put that person at immense risk for injury, complications with their condition, and even death. We put …
Seeking Compensation for Defective Product Injuries Consumers burned by a cup of hot coffee, a tire blowout that results in a car accident, or the long-term use of a supposedly safe product like baby powder—these are the types of incidents which have resulted in successful product liability lawsuits over the last decade. It seems like …
Severe Injury Due to Group Home Neglect Many disadvantaged individuals may find themselves within the care of a residential care facility or as they are more commonly known as group homes. Within these group homes, several individuals that are unable to live with their families or on their own due to a variety of possible …
Judge Campaign Orchestrated by State Farm Insurance Company State Farm is an insurance company that most Americans will be very familiar with. It ranks among the most popular insurance companies to provide services to the public like Allstate, Geico, and Liberty Mutual. These businesses present themselves as “good neighbors” offering a helping hand to customer’s …
Safety Afforded by Your Uber or Lyft Ride There’s a common misconception among many people that calling for a Lyft or Uber ride means that you’re asking for injuries. The ride-sharing service offers a number of key advantages to its riders—not the least of which is a safe, sober driver if you’ve been out drinking—but …
Elder Elopement From Assisted Living is Dangerous One of the most at risk demographics for injury in all forms is the elderly. It goes without saying that elderly’s fragile constitutions and sometimes declining mental state makes them all the more susceptible to harm from a variety of vectors. It is because of this inconvenient fact …
