Personal Injury Law

Florida Coach Bus Accidents

Posted on March 15, 2011
Small businesses and individuals are increasingly relying on discount buses and coach buses for transportation. With rising fuel prices, these buses are used to conduct tours and are used to shuttle groups of athletes, students, and even employees from place to place...

Avoiding Personal Injuries During Spring Break in Florida

Posted on March 10, 2011
During college spring break, many college students head to Florida from colder climates to take advantage of the beaches, nightlife, attractions, and great weather. While spring break is meant to be fun, it can also be full of higher-risk activities as well as drinking, which can make any activity more dangerous...

Florida Gun Bill Could Have Impact on Florida Personal Injuries

Posted on March 08, 2011
A new gun bill (SB 234) would allow people to have guns on university and college campuses. The bill has been delayed after the father of one victim has spoken out. The father of Ashley Cowie, a Florida State University student who was killed accidentally on campus when a gun was fired at a college party, spoke out against the bill before a hearing of the Senate committee...

Pilot Fatigue Can Cause Florida Airplane Accidents

Posted on March 03, 2011
Much has been written about drowsy drivers who can cause Florida car accidents and truck accidents. However, it is not only drivers who can be dangerous when driving tired. Airline pilots, too, can easily cause accidents when they do not have adequate rest to do their jobs well...

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Helping Children Avoid Injury in Florida Airplane Accidents

Posted on March 01, 2011
Currently, it is statistically far more probable that a child will be injured in a Florida car accident than in an airplane accident, but The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been promoting child passenger safety in all modes of transportation, including airplanes...

Storm Season Can Mean Personal Injuries for Florida Travelers

Posted on February 24, 2011
While Florida is known for its sunny and beautiful weather, Florida residents who travel to more northerly states at this time of year can expect to face the same winter weather hazards as residents of those states. While you many not worry about Florida slip and fall accidents due to ice or snow and while the idea of winter-related Florida car accidents seems remote, in more northerly climates, the weather conditions can pose a real risk...

Florida Dog Bites Can Mean Legal Problems For Homeowners

Posted on February 22, 2011
Florida pet owners need to be aware of Florida premises liability laws because when Florida slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and other injuries occur to visitors or guests, a legal action can be the result. Under Florida law, business owners and homeowners have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for visitors...

Florida Pedestrian Accidents Were Common in 2010

Posted on February 17, 2011
For the first time in five years, fatal pedestrian accidents increased in 2010, according to a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In the first six months of 2010, fatal car accidents across the country decreased but during the same time period fatal pedestrian accidents increased by 0...

Now is the Time to Revisit Your Florida Pool Injuries and Drowning Tips

Posted on February 15, 2011
At this time of year, many Florida residents are considering their swimming pools. Now that the weather is in the mid 60s Fahrenheit (about 18 degrees Celsius) it's warm enough to swim. Some early birds are opening up their pools for the spring and summer while others are waiting for warmer weather still before getting the pool ready...

How Do Signs Impact Florida Bicycle Accidents?

Posted on February 11, 2011
When it comes to Florida car accidents, many experts agree that good signage can help prevent accidents by alerting drivers to upcoming hazards and obstacles. However, does the same logic about good signage hold true when trying to prevent Florida bicycle accidents? The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suggested removing 40% of bicycle signs in Longboat Key, a move that bicyclists claim is dangerous for their safety...

Preventing Florida Injuries to Minors and Children Due to Boredom

Posted on February 08, 2011
Boredom has never killed anyone ? or has it? Many children at this time of year grow frustrated with the shorter days, long school days, and hectic schedules. It's not unusual for children to wander out in the warmer weather and this, combined with boredom, can mean injuries...

Tips to Prevent Florida Bicycle Accidents

Posted on February 03, 2011
While Florida weather makes the state ideal for bicycling, Florida has unfortunately received a reputation as a bike-unfriendly place and in fact rates of Florida bicycle accidents are higher than the national average. Law enforcement agencies and safety groups are trying to change that with awareness programs and new legislation, but according to the FMCSA (The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), cyclists can also help in the effort by: 1) Always wearing a helmet...

Tip-Over Accidents Are a Cause of Florida Personal Injuries

Posted on February 01, 2011
It?s something that many parents do not consider, but a major cause of Florida injuries to children comes from tip-over accidents. These accidents take place when a child pushes or pulls a heavy object ? such as a television ? over onto themselves. Tip-over accidents often result in fatal Florida brain injuries for small children and serous injuries for older children...

Illness and Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 27, 2011
Florida slip and fall accidents are a major cause of Florida brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and other serious injuries. While in some cases slip and fall accidents are caused by uneven ground or slippery spills on the ground, physical condition can also have a key impact on slip and fall accidents...

Even in Florida, Winter is a Time for Brain Injuries

Posted on January 25, 2011
In states with significant snowfall and other winter weather, brain injuries are a serious concern. Winter sports such as skating and skiing pose a significant risk of injury, while winter conditions often contribute to car accidents and slip and fall accidents which can lead to serious head injuries...

New Bill to Address Florida Personal Injuries and Fatalities Related to Parasailing

Posted on January 21, 2011
After a number of serious Florida personal injuries and fatalities caused by parasailing over the past few years ? including the death of a Gwinnett County woman last year ? legislators are considering a bill which would place additional controls on parasailers and the tourism industry...

Would Federal Helmet Laws Prevent Florida Motorcycle Accidents?

Posted on January 18, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to make a push for federal legislation that would require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Accoording to the NTSB, there has been an increase in fatal motorcycle accidents since the later half of the 1990s, and in many cases these deaths could have been prevented with the use of helmets...

Should You Use a Florida Personal Injury Attorney Referral Service?

Posted on January 14, 2011
Florida has many services offering personal injury attorney referrals. These services, heavily advertised in the media, promise to put injury victims in touch with attorneys who can help them. While such services can help victims find an attorney, representatives of the American Bar Association note that customers may wish to do their homework before working with any attorney...

Could Your Business Have Premises Liability Issues Due to Florida Slip and Fall Accidents?

Posted on January 11, 2011
Florida slip and fall accidents are a common source of injuries, especially among the elderly. For business owners, slip and fall accidents also pose a serious risk of lawsuits. Many businesses have plenty of foot traffic. Stores and offices, for example, may serve dozens or even hundreds of visitors and customers daily...

Preventing Florida Boating Accidents with the FWC

Posted on January 07, 2011
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a few common mistakes tend to cause many Florida boating accidents. To prevent the Florida brain injuries and drowning which cause the majority of boating fatalities, follow the FWC?s tips for safe boating: 1) Avoid causing an imbalance in a watercraft...

Majority of Those in Florida Boating Accidents Have Failed to Take Training

Posted on January 04, 2011
According to new statistics, the majority of boaters involved in Florida boating accidents between 2004 and 2009 have never taken boating safety training. In fact, up to 90% of boaters involved in accidents have failed to take safety training. In many cases, these people rely on common sense or experience...

Florida Burn Injuries During the Holiday Season

Posted on December 30, 2010
Every holiday season, Florida burn injuries spike. Ranging from mild burns to life-altering severe burns that affect mobility as well as appearance, burn injuries are a devastating injury. These burns can lead to severe pain as well as disfigurement. Worse, many insurance companies refuse to compensate Florida burn injury patients for skin grafts and other treatments, since such procedures are considered ?cosmetic...

Holiday Fatigue Causes More Than Just Florida Car Accidents

Posted on December 27, 2010
Much has been written in recent years about the dangers of driving while fatigued. Tired drivers not only contribute to many Florida car accidents and traffic accidents, but they often make errors that lead to pedestrian accidents, too. Fatigue is common during the holiday season, when many of us face daunting to-do lists and hectic schedules, but fatigue can be a danger during the holiday season because it can lead to many types of accidents and injuries: 1) Injuries to minors and children...

Travel Safe This Holiday Season

Posted on December 23, 2010
The holidays generally mean travel, and since more people are on the move to attend holiday gatherings and family events, added congestion can mean more accident risks. To travel safe this holiday season, consider: 1) Taking public or alternate transit...

Avoiding Childhood Holiday Injuries

Posted on December 21, 2010
During the holidays, childhood injuries and Florida personal injuries sustained by children are all too common. There are many hazards which can create dangers for younger children, especially: 1) Candles and burn hazards. At this time of year, many of us decorate our homes with holiday lights and even with candles...

Florida Bus Accidents are Rare, But Other Traffic Accidents are a Problem

Posted on December 17, 2010
A 2007 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology revealed that bus accidents are far more rare than most other types of accidents. According to the study, the annualized injury rates for motorcycles was 10, 336. For bicycles it was 1,461 and for cars it was 803...

Holiday Injuries You Can Avoid

Posted on December 14, 2010
While the holidays can be a time for gratitude, family, and friends, they can also be a time when certain injuries and accidents are more likely to happen: 1) Slip and fall accidents. Many Florida slip and fall accidents take place during the holiday season...

Avoiding Medical Malpractice Suits and Medical Errors

Posted on December 10, 2010
Medical errors can happen just about anywhere. Each year, Florida personal injuries occur when healthcare professionals are negligent or when these professionals make an error. Medical malpractice suits are common when patients are injured at the hands of the medical professionals they trust...

Personal Injury Victims Will Have New Facility in Florida

Posted on December 07, 2010
The University of South Florida will team up with five facilities that are part of the Hospital Corporation of America in order to create a Florida-wide trauma network. At least of the facilities, Blake Medical Center, also plans to open a trauma center...

Treatment for Childhood Florida Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted on December 02, 2010
Florida spinal cord injury patients often receive their injuries from Florida car accidents, swimming pool accidents, and other accidents. In some cases, the victims of such accidents are children and minors. According to University of Florida researchers, however, some children may be overlooked for a Florida spinal cord injury treatments which could help them...

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