The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury in Florida

When you’re injured in Florida, you may be able to file a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. However, various factors influence whom you should file a claim against, including where and how the accident occurred. If you were injured as the… read more

The True Dangers of Falling Asleep While Driving

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, crashes involving a drowsy driver are nearly eight times higher than estimates provided by the federal government. Drivers rarely admit to being drowsy or falling asleep at the wheel before an accident. Therefore, drowsy driving accidents are… read more

I’ve Been Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in Clearwater — Do I Need a Lawyer?

You always have the choice to represent yourself after a motorcycle accident. However, hiring a Clearwater personal injury lawyer can help you to secure the compensation you need to pay your medical bills and recover your lost income. Florida’s no-fault insurance system provides quick money… read more

Three Steps To Maximizing Compensation After a Car Accident in Clearwater

After a car accident in Clearwater, FL, you may have several options for obtaining compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. First, you must file a claim with your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance provider, regardless of who is responsible for the… read more

What are the 10 Most Common Medical Errors?

Medical errors are more common than you might realize. One study found that medical errors rank as the third leading cause of death in America.  Some studies estimate that medical errors cause between 100,000 and 200,000 fatalities each year in the United States. A recent… read more

Top 6 Telltale Signs You Hired a Bad Lawyer And How to Avoid it in the Future

There are over 1.3 million attorneys in the United States, according to the American Bar Association. In Florida, there were 77,223 active attorneys in 2021.  Say you need an attorney for a car accident case, wrongful death claim, defective product injury, or medical malpractice claim…. read more

Is There a Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?

The terms medical malpractice and medical negligence describe wrongdoing by physicians and other health care providers. However, there is a difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence.  Medical malpractice is the term used to describe intentional wrongdoing.  A physician or health care provider commits medical… read more

How Old Does a Child Have to Be to Ride on the Back of a Motorcycle in Florida?

Florida has strict guidelines about where a child can sit in a vehicle and the type of child safety restraint the child is required to use based on age. However, there are no age restrictions for children to ride on the back of a motorcycle. … read more

9 Things You Should Know About a Free Lawyer Consultation

Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. You can accomplish a lot during this consultation if you come prepared. At the same time, you should not feel pressured into making a final decision during your initial meeting. Lawyers provide these consultations without obligation; you’ll… read more

What Can (and Can’t) a Process Server Do to Serve Papers?

When you file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party, the party must be served with copies of the lawsuit. In many cases, service is performed personally on each defendant named in the lawsuit. For example, process servers in Florida personally serve papers on… read more

What Are The Odds Of Dying In A Car Crash in Florida?

More than 6.7 million motor vehicle accidents occurred in the United States in 2019, which resulted in 36,096 traffic fatalities. There were 402,347 reported traffic crashes in Florida during 2019. As a result, 3,193 people lost their lives, and thousands of people were injured.  According… read more

Car and Booster Seat Laws in Florida

The Center for Disease Control states that injuries due to transportation are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. Each year, millions of children are involved in motor vehicle accidents, including vehicle passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.  According to the FLHSMV, there… read more