Tag Archives: Bradenton Personal Injury Lawyers
After a Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accidents can be devastating experiences resulting in damage, injury and even death. Florida has the highest rate of bicycle deaths in the country, so it is especially an issue here. The best way to handle a bicycle accident is to attempt to avoid one completely and minimize injuries. Therefore, you should always wear… Read More »
Slip and Fall Lawsuits – What You Need to Know
If you have been injured by slipping and falling on the property of another person or business, they may be liable for damages related to your accident. There are several things that you need to prove in order to prevail in a slip and fall case. This article gives an overview of the legal… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Victims May Soon be Able to Get Higher Jury Awards
If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, you know it can be a devastating event. Victims of doctor or hospital negligence may soon be able to be fully compensated for the full value of their economic and noneconomic damages. The Florida Supreme Court is currently hearing a case… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Rose 23 Percent Last Year in Florida
A report has recently come out that has found that in the last year motorcycle fatalities have increased by almost a quarter in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the agency that put out the new statistics, also thinks that this trend will continue to rise. This prediction should concern… Read More »
Suing Someone From Another State: What you need to Know
With nearly 95 million visitors to Florida every year, if you are injured in an auto accident in Florida, there is always a good chance the other driver is visiting from another state. A lot of people, therefore, wonder what will happen if the other driver is a foreign resident. Can I sue? Will… Read More »
Can I Borrow Money Against my Lawsuit?
When someone is injured, whether in a car accident or due to some other form of negligence, there are often expensive medical bills to pay. Along with bills, people may be out of work for an extended period of time. This also means lost wages from being away from work. Some may even find… Read More »
Understanding Attractive Nuisance Injuries
On October 11, 1993, a six-year-old boy in Utah was playing hide and seek with friends at a nearby development. As they ducked in and out of partially constructed houses, the young boy backed into a hole in one of the floors, resulting in serious injuries. His mother sued the builder under the theory… Read More »
Does Medicare Get Paid if I Win my Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you are injured in a car accident or by a negligent healthcare provider, you will likely incur significant medical bills. From emergency room bills to repeated office visits, the cost can pile up quickly. If you are a senior on Medicare, chances are good that your out-of-pocket costs will be minimal. This does… Read More »
Unnecessary Cesareans on the Rise
According to some, the benefits of a cesarean delivery far outweigh the risks. This is an ongoing debate between healthcare providers in America, but despite sources that attempt to skew the numbers lower, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently reports that about one-third of all child deliveries in America are by… Read More »
Florida Senate Amends Dog Bite Law
Under chapter 767 of the Florida Statutes, there are strict penalties for damages caused by domestic dogs. In fact, the entire chapter is devoted solely to dogs and the potential threat they pose. Like many states, Florida has created a right of action when a dog injures someone or causes other forms of damages,… Read More »
