If you or someone you know has been injured at work, it’s important to know and protect your legal rights. Whether you were hurt due to an acute traumatic injury (for example, cutting yourself on machinery such as a saw) or a cumulative trauma injury...
When you are facing the death of a loved one it can be very hard to know what to do next. The trauma and grief of losing someone you love can make it difficult to understand just what the loss means for your family. Though financial compensation wi...
In May 12, 2016 IKEA issued a recall for 80,000 safety gates after numerous reports of trip and fall injuries. This recall was followed immediately by a recall on June 28, 2016, when IKEA issued a massive recall of 29 million chests and dressers for...
[caption id="attachment_7658" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Children on Fourth of July or Memorial Day[/caption]Hosting a backyard BBQ is one of the best summer activities. Getting all your family and friends together to celebrate the season and e...
Every year there are an average of 3,500 accidents in Florida involving semi-trucks. Since semi-trucks can weigh up to 150,000 pounds, these accidents are often debilitating. Insurance companies know how costly and dangerous these accidents can be,...
If you have been injured or developed an illness because of exposure to toxic chemicals, you may have a claim for a toxic torts. Toxic torts are a common worker’s compensation claim. However chemical exposure can come from a variety of places, so t...
Furniture tip overs are an underestimated household hazard. Unfortunately, furniture tip overs can cause serious injury or even death. Every year around 13,000 injuries a year and 150 fatalities are caused by furniture tip overs. So it is important...
[caption id="attachment_7117" align="alignleft" width="1024"] high school soccer player is injured[/caption]With no school and the beautiful weather, there’s no better place for children to spend their summers than on the playground. Public playgrou...
If you own a dog-friendly rental property, you may be wondering if the landlord is liable when a tenant’s dog bites someone. Most of the time the owner is responsible for any liability in the case of a dog bite. However, in Florida, there are some...
One of our favorite summer activities in Florida is to go to the local carnivals. The rides, games, and food can provide a great, family-friendly time for you and your children. Unfortunately, as we’ve learned with the two serious injuries so far t...
When our parents reach their golden years, we want to make sure that we provide them all of the love and care they provided us. However, often times we don’t have the medical expertise needed to adequately care for the health and well-being of our p...
Between the perfect weather and the flat, clear roads, summer is a great time to ride motorcycles in Florida. Unfortunately though, motorcycles aren’t always safe and sometimes you can get into an accident. So before riding it’s important to unders...
You want to give your children everything, including all the toys they really want. However, even with heavy regulations and a thorough system of quality control checks, some toys can be dangerous for children. Unfortunately, there are an average o...
Summer is a great time to ride your bicycle. Whether you are commuting to and from work or simply riding for sport, bicycling is a fun way to get around town. However, Florida has the highest rate of bicycle accidents in the country, so it’s especi...
The recent alligator attack at Walt Disney World has left many people wondering who is at fault for this tragic event. Is Walt Disney World at fault for not adequately warning tourists about the dangers of alligators? Were the guests at fault for n...
Witnessing an accident can be a scary experience, especially if someone has been injured. However, witnesses are crucial to ensuring that the victims of the accident are protected, so it is important to know what to do. Whether you’ve witnessed an a...
Independence Day is almost upon us! Between the cookouts, the family fun, and the celebration of this great nation, the Fourth of July is the most fun holiday of the summer. However one of our time honored holiday traditions, lighting off fireworks...
