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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

News and information about products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury law.
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Last Entry: March 15, 2011 at 23:08:53

Medical Malpractice in Florida

Posted on November 30, 2010
Preventable medical errors are more frequent during holidays, weekends, nights, and during the winter and summer. While it is not always possible to decide when you will be in the hospital, if you have an elective procedure coming up, you will want to take precautions to minimize the risk of medical error and medical malpractice...

Florida Court of Appeals May Permit Florida Personal Injury Patients to Sue Cities

Posted on November 25, 2010
The Florida Court of Appeals is allowing a driver to sue the Florida city of Boca Raton for negligence, potentially creating a precedent for other drivers injured in a similar manner. The case, Marion v. City of Boca Raton, involves driver Elizabeth Marion, who was driving through the intersection of Glades Road and Renaissance in Boca Raton when she was involved in a traffic accident...

Are You Aware of a Florida Personal Injury Risk? Here?s How to Make a Difference

Posted on November 23, 2010
In many cases, Florida personal injuries, including Florida spinal cord injuries, burn injuries and other permanent injuries, are quite preventable. In many cases, obvious or noticeable hazards exist which can lead to injury. When these dangers are not removed, an injury often takes place...

Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? Can You Prevent Premises Liability Lawsuits?

Posted on November 19, 2010
?Tis the season ? not only for good cheer, but also for injuries. Many Florida slip and fall accidents and personal injuries occur at this time of year. There are most of us heading out and visiting and a few more dangers as well ? increased traffic, more wet leaves on the ground, and other risks...

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It?s That Time of Year Again: Time to Focus on Florida Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on November 16, 2010
At this time of year, it?s time to consider Florida slip and fall accidents again. Although Florida does not have the snow and ice which cause many slip and fall accidents and injuries across the country, there are still many reasons why this season tends to see a higher rate of such accidents...

Florida Personal Injury Fraud

Posted on November 11, 2010
According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and other groups, a poor economy has resulted in an increase in insurance fraud. In some cases, people are burning their own possessions ? such as their own cars ? for a payout or in order to stop having to pay insurance...

Are Florida Slip and Fall Accidents On the Rise?

Posted on November 09, 2010
At least one report suggests that serious slip and fall accidents are rising among seniors. The report, out of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, suggests that serious slip and fall accidents account for 71% of all hospitalizations among the elderly. Over the past few years, researchers say, there has been a 16% increase in the number of severe personal injuries stemming from slip and fall accidents among seniors...

Stopping Florida Bicycling Accidents

Posted on November 04, 2010
Florida leads the nation in fatal bicycle accidents. Florida bicycle accidents happen all too often and often lead to life-threatening and fatal injuries, such as spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. Florida bicycle accidents devastate families and also cost communities a great deal in recovery costs and in stresses placed on health care and emergency response systems...

Cautions Issued About Fair and Amusement Rides ? They Cause Florida Personal Injury Claims Each Year

Posted on November 02, 2010
Now that fall fair season is here, many Florida residents are taking advantage of the beautiful fall Florida weather to visit amusement parks and rides. While most of these rides are safe and provide a harmless amusement, each year, some people are injured on these rides...

Florida Bicycle Accidents and No-Fault Laws

Posted on October 28, 2010
Florida has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the top states in the nation for bicycle accidents. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 716 bicycle accident fatalities across the country in 2008...

Working With a Personal Injury Attorney After a Florida Workplace Accident

Posted on October 26, 2010
Unfortunately, many Florida workers are injured on the job each year. Many serious Florida burn injuries, amputations, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries are the result of workplace accidents. Unfortunately, a serious personal injury in a workplace can leave you unable to work...

Do You Think Your Elderly Loved One is a Victim of Florida Elder Abuse?

Posted on October 21, 2010
According to new research released by The National Research Council Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse, approximately one to two million elderly Americans over the age of 65 have been abused in some fashion by a caregiver. According to The Bureau of Justice Statistics, up to 30% of nursing homes and facilities are cited for incidents of elder abuse each year...

Keeping Your Florida Personal Injury Legal Costs Under Control

Posted on October 19, 2010
Many people who have been involved in a Florida slip and fall accident, car accident, or have sustained a serious injury some other way face financial challenges as well as pain and other problems associated with the injury itself. Often, a person who has sustained an injury must miss work or faces large medical bills as a result of the accident or injury...

What to Do if You Need a Florida Personal Injury Attorney But Don?t Have the Money

Posted on October 14, 2010
If you have been in a Florida car accident or have sustained an injury that may result in a legal claim or lawsuit, you will need to a good Florida personal injury lawyer to represent you. However, many people who have a legitimate case worry about contacting an attorney because they worry about legal fees...

Finding an Attorney for Your Florida Personal Injury Case

Posted on October 12, 2010
If you have been injured in a Florida car accident or have sustained an injury through someone?s negligence or carelessness, you will likely need a Florida personal injury attorney to advise you of your legal rights and to help you understand your options...

Fisher-Price Recall Pulls Products Which May Cause Injuries to Children

Posted on October 07, 2010
Fisher-Price, a giant in children toy manufacturing and children?s products, is recalling more than 10 million toys, high chairs, and tricycle amid concerns over product safety. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least two of the products which have been recalled have already been linked to injuries...

Why it is Important to Be Honest With Your Florida Personal Injury Attorney

Posted on October 05, 2010
If you have sustained a Florida personal injury in a car accident, Florida pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, or any other accident, you will likely want to speak to a Florida personal injury attorney about your injuries. A qualified personal injury attorney can help investigate your accident, can help offer legal insights about your case, and can help advise you of your rights, so that you can make an informed decision about your case...

Could Texting Bans Be Ineffective in Preventing Florida Personal Injuries?

Posted on September 30, 2010
The link between texting and traffic accidents has been well established. Studies have shown that distracted drivers who are texting rather than looking at the road run a higher risk of causing traffic accidents. In a bid to help prevent Florida pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, car accidents, and other traffic collisions, Florida and other states have moved to ban texting while driving...

Deciding To Pursue A Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on September 28, 2010
The decision to pursue a Florida medical malpractice lawsuit is a difficult and painful decision. It also usually occurs at a very difficult time. Usually, these legal actions occur after a loved one has been misdiagnosed or has received the wrong treatment at a medical care facility...

Recent Motorcycle Accidents Prompt Reminders About Safety Tips to Avoid Florida Motorcycle Accidents

Posted on September 24, 2010
Two recent Florida motorcycle accidents have promoted Florida police departments and safety experts to remind motorcyclists about the dangers of the road. In light of the recent accidents, which have claimed two lives, experts are especially hoping to remind motorcyclists to wear helmets...

Challenges in Florida Worker?s Compensation Claims

Posted on September 22, 2010
Workers compensation laws in Florida are designed to protect both workers and employers. However, in the event of amusement park accidents and workplace accidents, workplace laws can create challenges in workers compensation cases. Currently, the two largest amusement parks in Florida are involved in lawsuits stemming from workplace accidents...

What is Causing Fatal Florida Pedestrian Accidents and Bicycle Accidents?

Posted on September 17, 2010
A study in early 2010 concluded that Florida has a disproportionately high rate of fatal pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Since then, experts have been speculating as to why the state accounts for only 6% of the nation?s population but 11% pedestrian accident fatalities and 17...

Bicycle Accidents and Pedestrian Accidents are Most Fatal in Florida?

Posted on September 14, 2010
According to two non-profit groups from Washington, D.C., Florida is the deadliest state in the country for bicyclists and pedestrians. The most recent statistics available are from 2008 and show that 11% of pedestrians killed in pedestrian accidents and 17...

ATVs on Paved Roads Can Lead to Florida Personal Injuries

Posted on September 10, 2010
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are intended to be used for recreation and off-road driving. However, a recent series of ATV accidents in Florida has led to concerns about the ways that ATVs are used incorrectly. According to Consumer Product Safety Commission, ATVs are designed to be used by a single driver and in off-road conditions...

Parasailing Boating Accidents in Florida

Posted on September 07, 2010
Florida boating accidents do not always just involve boats. Parasailing accidents are also quite common on Florida?s waters. However, despite liability lawsuits and attempts to pass new legislation, parasailing is not as regulated an industry as some would like...

Preventing Florida Boating Accidents This Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 03, 2010
Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have said that they will be out in force this holiday weekend, to prevent Florida boating accidents. The officers are especially concerned about the tendency of some boaters to head out on the water after consuming alcohol or drugs...

Some Florida Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Prevented With a Good Pre-School Chat

Posted on September 01, 2010
As students are getting ready to head back to school, it?s a great time for parents to review school safety rules, especially if your children will be walking to school each day. Many Florida pedestrian accidents take place during the walk to and from school...

Now Is the Time to Review Florida School Bus Safety With Your Kids

Posted on August 27, 2010
Florida bus accidents are tragic, but school bus accidents tend to be even more frightening for parents and children. Each year, many Florida injuries to minors and children take place on school buses. About 25 million students nationwide take a school bus to school in the morning, and school bus accidents injure about 11 000 people and kill about 134 people nationwide each year...

Florida Asbestos Cases

Posted on August 25, 2010
Asbestos is a type of fiber which is a fire retardant. It was used for years in Florida insulation materials and construction work, until it was revealed that the fibers are linked to cancer. Many manufacturers today limit the use of asbestos fibers and both the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U...

Preventing Florida Eye Injuries

Posted on August 17, 2010
Each year, thousands of Florida eye injuries occur as a result of fires, sports injuries, accidents, and Florida car accidents. In fact, eye injuries are among the most difficult and common Florida personal injuries. Eye injuries can occur when chemicals or foreign matter enter the eye in most cases...

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