With summer comes great weather and more people actively out and about, which unfortunately means more personal injuries. There are a number of accident and personal injuries more likely to occur in the summer for a number of reasons that include more people around, more vacation times, more outdoor sports and more distractions that keep...Read More

There are many types of personal injury lawsuits; but, in general, they follow the same steps in the process from filing to conclusion. If you believe you might have a personal injury claim, here is a timeline you can expect to occur from the accident to the conclusion of your lawsuit. Seek medical treatment right...Read More

Most personal injury lawsuits follow similar legal guidelines, but cruise ship lawsuits can be very different. If you are injured on a cruise ship in Florida, filing a lawsuit might fall under Florida state law, federal law or international maritime law. Cruise ship liability and “duty of care” The liability for cruise ships regarding passenger...Read More

Personal injury is a legal field with the same goal as any other part of the law — to provide justice for wronged parties. The rules and regulations for personal injury are part of civil law rather than criminal law, although sometimes civil violations can be added to criminal cases. As a basic definition, personal...Read More

The state of Florida contains thousands of miles of lakes, rivers and coastlines, which means it’s no surprise there are more boat accidents in Florida than any other state. What should you do if you’re injured in a Florida boat accident? This guide will help you determine your next steps. Boat accident laws and location...Read More

In legal terms, negligence refers to a person or entity that causes harm to another party through failure to use reasonable care. There are two different types of negligence that fall under negligence law: A person/entity fails to take reasonable action to prevent harm — for example, a store failing to clear ice from its...Read More

It’s 2019 and with the popularity of scooters recently, you’d think no one uses a bike anymore. But that’s not true. Cycling is hugely popular in the warm-weather state of Florida. Yet, and perhaps because of it’s popularity, Florida also has the second-highest rate of bicycling and pedestrian accidents in the country, so it’s especially...Read More

Surgical mistakes are unfortunately common in the United States. A study from the Institute of Medicine estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 patients are affected by medical and surgical errors every year. What is a surgical error? It’s a medical mistake that could have been prevented. In some cases, patients can file medical malpractice lawsuits over...Read More

Whether at school, daycare or the public park, kids love the playground. Unfortunately, there are dangers and risks associated with these fun-filled places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 200,000 children ages 14 and under are treated for playground-related injuries each year — the majority occurring at schools and...Read More

Civil lawsuits are disputes between people, businesses or other entities in which one side is accusing the other of some type of harm and asking the court to decide whether he or she should be compensated. This compensation is usually a monetary award and may also include court-ordered remedial action such as re-hiring someone who...Read More