Drivers who are fleeing from police may be putting others in danger. Their intention to get away from the cops may mean that they speed or drive recklessly. In doing so, they could hit other vehicles and cause serious injuries or deaths. That's sadly what happened in...
Personal Injury
What are common compartment syndrome limitations?
Compartment syndrome is a very debilitating medical condition and can either be chronic or acute. While the circumstances that bring about this diagnosis may vary, the symptoms can adversely impact a person's quality of life.Chronic compartment syndrome is most common...
2 injured when driver collides with highway patrol vehicle
It's an unfortunate truth that some drivers are reckless on the roads. They put themselves and others in danger by failing to pay attention, speeding, driving through red lights and committing other errors.Mistakes can be particularly hazardous at intersections, like...
When are property owners liable for alligator attacks?
One of the things Florida is known for -- for better or worse -- is alligators. People who want to see them can head to one of the "gator parks" or other zoological parks in the state. They have plenty of safety measures in place to keep people and the alligators...
Who’s responsible if you fall on a restaurant’s pavement?
Getting hurt is no one's idea of a good time, but it's even worse when you're hurt on vacation. You were planning to go to several theme parks and to enjoy your time, but you tripped over broken paving stones at a local restaurant and ended up needing surgery on your...
Car crash kills 1, injures several on Florida Turnpike
When a driver isn't paying close attention to the road or makes a mistake, their error could quickly cause a serious crash. Unfortunately, passengers are often injured in these crashes. Sometimes, they pass away.Take, for example, a case out of Florida from June 23 in...
You deserve fair compensation if you’re hit by a negligent driver
When you're driving, it's important for you to pay attention to what you're doing. That's why you focus 100% on the road.You didn't expect a teen to come flying back out of a driveway or to pull into the lane without looking. You didn't have the opportunity to speed...
Stepped on a rusty object? It’s not the rust that’s the problem
You've always heard that you should go to the hospital if you step on a rusty nail. At work, you wear heavy-duty boots so that you don't have to worry about it. When you're just out and about, you wear the same kinds of footwear as anyone else; you just want to be...
Burned in a crash? Get fair compensation
When you were involved in a car crash, you knew the outcome wasn't going to be perfect. You were burned badly and had many surgeries once you were hospitalized. It has taken many weeks to stabilize.At this point, you just want to be fairly compensated for all you've...
Living with an amputation: Getting used to the changes in life
Severe injuries change your life in an instant. One moment, you may be thinking about a vacation or planning an important event in your life. The next, you could be waking up in a hospital following a traumatic collision.Of the injuries that you could suffer, one of...