When someone else’s dog bites you: Who is liable?
Suffering a bite wound from a random stranger's dog is an often traumatizing and shocking event that may lead to mental and physical damage and hefty medical bills depending on the severity of the attack. Canine Journal reports that there are an estimated 4.5 million...
What should you do immediately after a car crash?
Unfortunately, car crashes are an almost routine part of American life. Whether a minor fender bender or a major accident resulting in injuries, you need to take the appropriate steps immediately afterward. If you fail to do so, your life could become quite difficult...
What are physical signs of a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury often follows as a result of a blow to the head. These injuries can range from mild to extremely severe. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular often have long-term impacts that can seriously alter your life. The best way of minimizing...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Pedestrian deaths have risen rapidly across Florida and the nation in recent years, and so, too, have pedestrian-involved crashes that produce serious injuries. Pedestrian fatalities climbed steadily even though roadway deaths, in general, have decreased, raising...
4 steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident
If you are over the age of 65, you have a greater chance of sustaining a serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than eight million older Americans require medical care after a fall every...
Who has responsibility for medical expenses after a dog attack?
Left untreated, dog bites may cause serious harm due to the microorganisms in canine saliva. A dog attack often requires a trip to an emergency room, and you may hold its owner liable for your medical expenses. According to Florida statutes, a dog's owner faces...
When an insurance company acts in bad faith
After an auto accident injury, you expect to be able to recover medical expenses and other costs from the insurance company. If your insurance company or the responsible driver's insurer fails to live up to the policy promises, you may have a bad faith claim. Learn...
Coping with the emotional distress of a car accident
Perhaps you sustained serious harm in a recent collision. The injuries you incurred in the auto accident may have been physical, such as a broken rib or leg, and you may have experienced emotional harm as well. Recovering from the effects of a car accident on an...
How does Florida decide who pays for a car accident?
Getting in a car accident can be scary and overwhelming. It can be difficult to know what to do after and how to handle the damages and medical bills that may be piling up. Every state has laws that determine how fault is handled in a car accident. Here’s what Florida...