This past month, we learned of yet an alligator-related tragedy in Florida. According to law enforcement, an 80-year-old woman who fell into a pond at a country club in Sarasota County was fatally attacked by two alligators. Alligators are attracted to any place they...
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taking the time to get to know you, your circumstances and your goals
The best way to truly understand every case inside-and-out is by taking the time to get to know you, your circumstances and your goals.
Year: 2022
Should a gun fire if you drop it?
Most people know to practice the safe handling of a firearm – whether practicing at a range or going hunting. But mistakes and accidents do happen. Maybe someone bumps a gun that is sitting on the table at the range and it falls to the floor. Maybe you trip in the...
Left-turn accidents plague motorcyclists
There are many different types of roadway accidents involving motorcycles that lead to serious injuries. Bikers can lose control when they hit gravel on the side of the road, they can collide with another driver who carelessly runs a red light, and they can be...
Auto safety tech: Preventing injuries vs. preventing accidents
When it comes to automobile safety technology, there has generally been two schools of thought. The first was simply to make it less likely that people would be severely injured or killed in car accidents. The second was to prevent accidents themselves. In modern...
When is a wrongful death claim possible in Florida?
When someone dies unexpectedly, their passing can leave those who survived with a profound sense of loss and injustice. It is normal and natural for people to look for someone to blame. In certain scenarios, direct family members of the deceased may have the right to...
Was a third party involved in your workplace accident?
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees injured on the job. Benefits include medical expenses and a portion of wages that the injured worker would have otherwise earned, among other types of compensation. Usually, fault is not a big deal in workers’...
Road rage and auto accidents
One in three accidents this year will be caused by road rage in the United States. Of those accidents, approximately 30 will involve murder by enraged drivers with guns. With our roadways looking more and more dangerous, drivers need to be more alert than ever....
Who can you sue if your vehicle fails?
If you’re driving a vehicle in Florida and it suddenly fails, it’s possible that you could have a claim against the manufacturer, the dealership or someone else who recently worked on your vehicle. Your vehicle’s design is supposed to be free from defects. If a part...
Is a cluttered workplace an injury risk?
When workers consider their injury risks, many think of major injuries that stem from handling heavy machinery or slipping and falling off a ladder. And these are certainly major risks that a lot of workers face on a daily basis, but it's important to note that even...
How do I prove liability in a slip and fall accident at a nightclub?
An evening out with friends at your favorite nightclub should never end with a tragedy. Unfortunately, certain hazards can make the establishment perilous to customers. If you slip and fall at your favorite nightclub and suffer injury, you may be able to pursue...