Over 12,500 spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. every year, which can cause lifelong pain and disability for the victims. Car accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, with falls being the second leading cause. Motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents are also among the top causes, along…
If you believe you have been seriously injured by someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, and medical costs. In Florida, personal injury lawsuits are often filed due to vehicle accidents, slip and falls, faulty products, watersports accidents, and dangers in places such as…
If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident in Florida, whether it was a car accident or other vehicular accident, a slip and fall, or any other accidental injury caused by someone else’s negligence, your insurance company and the other party’s insurance company will try to get your medical…
We have many military personnel and retirees living here in Florida. If you ingested water from Camp Lejeune, it is important you understand the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). Enacted in August 2022, the CLJA gives injured parties a two-year window to sue the federal government for injuries sustained due…
Nursing home abuse and neglect are, sadly, not uncommon. In 2020, over 15,000 complaints were filed with nursing home ombudsmen throughout the country (the ombudsman is someone who handles long-term care complaints in each state). Undoubtedly, many more cases go unreported. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime…
Airbnb and Vrbo (“Vacation Rentals By Owner”) give property owners the opportunity to rent out their units to travelers in our great state of Florida. But while these two companies have policies and requirements for the rental units and hosts, by the very nature of the service, they do not…
It is legal to sue a Florida governmental body for injuries due to negligence, but it must be handled differently and more quickly than when suing an individual or business. It’s best to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to avoid losing your right to sue. As…
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability for both adults and children in the United States. According to the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida, 1.4 million Americans sustain TBI each year; about 50,000 die, 235,000 are hospitalized, and 1.1 million are treated…
Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, had one of the worst cases of water contamination that has been seen in the United States. The water also affected the nearby Marine air station, New River. Many retired military personnel live here in Florida, and since Camp Lejeune was…
An e-cigarette uses a battery to heat up a liquid that is turned into an aerosol, which users inhale. The liquid is most commonly nicotine with additives such as propylene glycol, flavorings, and other chemicals. Inhaling these products can have serious enough consequences, but the heating process itself forms additional…