In the unfortunate event that your home and belongings are damaged by fire and smoke, are you prepared to make a proper home insurance claim? Fire damage can completely change someone’s life. Whether it was one room or an entire house, the effects can feel overwhelming. You may return and find all of your belongings …
Accidents Caused by Rental Trucks Are Deadly Everyone at some point has moved from one home to another or had the need to transport items too large or numerous for a typical car. In this case, people sometimes turn to the services of a rental truck. These vehicles may not be as large and heavy as …
The question whether a patient can sue a Florida doctor for negligence depends upon many factors, including the amount of time that has passed since the alleged malpractice occurred and whether the doctor breached the applicable standard of care. Lawsuits filed against a doctor or other health care provider fall under the umbrella of medical malpractice. If …
What is Sepsis and what are the signs? Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening infection which spreads throughout the body via the bloodstream. Sepsis is defined as “life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.” In lay terms, sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own …
Summer is on its way – what better place to get your boat on the water than Clearwater, Florida? Nobody does summer fun in the sun and water better than residents of Clearwater but when it comes to boating accidents, it’s important to be aware of the risks. While frolicking on the water is extremely …
PPI Drugs Can Cause Kidney Damage and Disease Proton pump inhibitors are among the more commonly used heartburn drugs you can get over the counter or via prescription today. Proton pump inhibitors are taken by an estimated 15 million Americans and rake in around 10 billion dollars annually. As such a commonplace heartburn remedy, one would assume …
Many people head to Florida beaches for some fun in the sun – and to escape the rigors of their daily grind. However, a fun day at the beach can turn into a nightmare if an accident occurs due to a hazard in or around the water. In some cases, these accidents occur because of …
Hazards on Florida roadways can create the potential for serious motor vehicle accidents accompanied by equally serious injuries. Road hazards may consist of physical hazards, such as defective road conditions at constructions sites, as well as hazardous drivers. When drivers fail to abide by the Florida Rules of the Road or otherwise fail to drive …
Following a serious car crash, it is not unusual for all of the occupants of the car to be dazed, confused, or in shock. Car crashes can sometimes affect children the most, due to the screeching tires, flashing police and ambulance lights, and shattered glass. All of these can be extremely traumatic for children, not …
Staged Car Accident Scams Can Happen to You With anything that has insurance involved in making large payouts, there will surely be some kind of scam cooked up to take advantage of an easy buck. These insurance scams are typically well thought out and carefully orchestrated in order to take advantage of drivers like you. Don’t let …
In personal injury cases, the at-fault party’s insurance company will look for every excuse in the book to limit its liability exposure. If your personal injury case ultimately does not settle but goes to trial, witness testimony is extremely important. The purpose of a jury trial is to tell the jury a story about why …
Living with the Costs and Long Term Effects of a Spinal Injury Spinal injuries are among some of the most common personal injuries one can receive from car accidents to construction equipment. With these injuries come immense expense required to treat the damage not only in the immediate moment of injury but also throughout a …
Are CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Requirements Enough? All truckers are required to go through several weeks of training in order to meet the requirements of a commercial driver’s license. While that may at first seem like a reasonable training requirement needed to operate a commercial truck, closer scrutiny of training content and its efficacy in …
Doctors can be Liable for Damages From the Overprescription of Opioid Pain Medication The United States has been suffering a deadly opioid epidemic as of late. With the increase in opioid-related injuries and suffering, doctors have come under scrutiny and have begun to be held liable for the overprescription of opioid painkillers. How Many people are affected by Prescription …
Semi-truck Accidents on I-4, I-75, and I-95 What are the Dangers of Interstate Truck Accidents? The state of Florida has one of the of the more extensive systems of interstates in the country and therefore a greater chance for truck accidents to take place along its highways. I-75, I-4, and I-95 all have developed a reputation for …
What are Food-Related Restaurant Injuries? Despite their best efforts, restaurants play host to a number of personal injuries. The nature of these injuries can range from food poisoning due to bacterial contamination to stray bits of foreign objects being bit down on and fracturing the tooth of a restaurant patron. Either of these types of injuries …
Professionals, including healthcare providers, economists, vocational rehabilitation experts, and others, play a direct role in your potential physical and financial recoveries in a personal injury case. When it comes to finding health care providers, specialists, and experts, a personal injury attorney can be an invaluable resource. Many personal injury attorneys have ongoing relationships with these …
Parking lots can present hazards for both motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians. One of the hazards associated with parking lots is that space is usually at a premium. Parking lots can also be dark and not very well lit. Also, for whatever reason, many drivers tend to drive at the same speed in a parking lot …
Feeling a little stiff or disoriented after a car accident may be a sign of something more medically serious. Therefore, it is always best to seek medical treatment at a hospital emergency room or urgent care facility after sustaining injuries in a car accident. At the emergency room, a health care provider can undertake a complete medical …
A power tool is a tool that operates with the use of a motor, as opposed to solely manual labor. Power tools include power drills, saws, and sanders, to name a few, and are used in various industries, including the construction industry. Heavy equipment includes large equipment that is used on construction sites, including diggers, …
One of the first steps you should take after you sustain a slip and fall injury is to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit for damages against the at-fault party. The at-fault party in a Clearwater slip and fall accident is usually the owner or occupier of the property where the accident occurred. Property owners …
Everyone knows that construction jobs—including those involving heavy tools and machinery—are dangerous work environments. However, seemingly less dangerous work environments, including an office, can also present workers with hazardous conditions. If you have sustained an accidental injury or illness while on the job, you likely have the right to file a claim for compensation under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws. …
When it comes to settling and litigating personal injury cases, there are several “players,” including the plaintiff, the defendant, and the insurance company. The plaintiff is the injured party who files the claim or lawsuit seeking money damages. The defendant is usually the at-fault party who caused the accident. The insurance company may be a defendant …
Insurance companies have a fiduciary obligation to engage in good faith when settling personal injury cases. Specifically, every insurance contract contains an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. When an individual signs up for automobile insurance, homeowner’s insurance, or some other type of insurance, he or she depends upon the fact that the insurer will provide the …
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