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5 Steps to Take After Being in a Car Accident in FL April 11, 2020
Did you know that a car accident can trigger your flight or fight response? This natural instinct kicks into high gear when faced with a threat such as a car crash. It’s important to educate yourself on the steps you should take after an accident in Florida. Otherwise, you might make mistakes that could cost you big time in the…
read more Florida Liability Laws April 7, 2020
Have you ever been injured by someone else’s recklessness or carelessness? If so, then you were likely pretty frustrated. After all, you’re the one who ended up suffering physically and financially after the accident, and it wasn’t even your fault! You’re probably also wondering – do I have the basis of a personal injury lawsuit after my incident in Florida?…
read more What Do I Do If I Get into a City Bus Accident in FL? March 16, 2020
Florida is a no-fault state, which means you’ll usually seek compensation from your own insurance company when you’ve been involved in an accident. What happens when your accident occurred on a city bus, though? Who is liable for the financial losses you’ve endured, and how do you seek out compensation? Get all the answers below. Potentially Liable Parties After a…
read more Boating Accidents in Florida: How Will I Pay My Medical Bills? March 12, 2020
There aren’t too many things more intimidating than crashing a boat in the middle of a large body of water, especially when that boat starts taking on water. Suddenly, you feel miles away from any type of help and you’re likely injured as well. A 2018 U.S. Coast Guard Survey revealed that Florida has the highest number of boating accidents…
read more Bicycle Accidents in Florida: How to Pay Your Medical Bills March 8, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics that should be alarming for every Floridian. According to experts, Florida is the deadliest state across America for bike riders. In 2018, over 125 bicycle riders were fatally killed during accidents. If you’ve been involved in a serious bicycle-related accident in Florida, then it’s important to know your rights when it…
read more Can I File a Lawsuit After a Brain Injury? March 5, 2020
Severe injuries are often traumatic and take a long time to recover from, but few injuries are as substantial as ones that occur to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries can cause life-altering impacts like a loss of impulse control, consistently poor concentration, deficits in your memory and judgment and even personality changes. When you or a loved one has experienced…
read more San Mateo Driver Dies in Tesla While Playing a Phone Game March 4, 2020
A San Mateo driver, Walter Huang, died in a car collision that occurred on March 23, 2018. Huang was a father and a game app developer who worked for Apple. He regularly commuted back and forth between the area of Foster City where he lived and Sunnyvale, which is where he worked. Although he regularly took the route where he…
read more Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? February 25, 2020
Losing the people we love is often one of the hardest challenges we’ll ever face in life. You can never be prepared for it, and when it happens, it’s impossible to remain level-headed. It’s natural to want to blame someone else for your loss, but is your blame justified? Do you have the legal basis to pursue a wrongful death…
read more I Was in an Uber Accident — Is Uber Liable for my Medical Bills? February 18, 2020
Ridesharing apps like Uber have certainly revolutionized the way we hail rides in the 21st century. Long gone are the days when we would look for a yellow taxi that signified our ride had arrived. Now, everyone uses their own vehicles, their own apps and their own insurance policies. That begs the question – when an accident happens, will Uber…
read more Everything You Need to Know About Slip and Fall Lawsuits February 11, 2020
“Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” This iconic phrase is often heard on Life Alert commercials, but it does highlight the real threat that slip and fall accidents pose to vulnerable populations. Slip and fall accidents are sensationalized on the media, but they often lead to very drastic injuries. From traumatic brain injuries to broken bones, falls can…
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