Tag Archives: Bradenton Personal Injury Lawyers
Drinking and Driving the Leading Cause of Wrong-way Driving Accidents
From Arizona to Florida, wrong-way drivers are killing innocent people by traveling the wrong direction on major highways and interstates. The nation has taken notice of this in the wake of the March 12, 2016 collision involving fallen Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy, John Kotfila, Jr. According to a survivor, Kotfila raced his cruiser around… Read More »
Nursing Homes: Telling the Good from the Bad
For those with loved ones in Florida nursing homes, it can be terrifying to hear the horror stories of abuse and neglect that sometimes occur in these long-term care facility. And it is not just the “bad” places; neglect happens in all sorts of facilities. According to research by the National Center on Elder… Read More »
Jet Ski Accidents Just as Serious as Auto Accidents
Living in Florida has its advantages. Year-round moderate weather, sunshine that never stops, and endless water sports are just a few perks of being a Floridian. But when it comes to boating, Florida routinely proves to be the most dangerous place to be on the water. With more than 4,000 watercraft accidents nationwide in… Read More »
Why You Should Never Represent Yourself in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
You may have heard the term, “pro se.” This term just means “for self.” In the legal world, a pro se litigant is someone who represents himself in a litigated case. This means drafting and filing documents and appearing in court without the benefit of an attorney. There are times when this is perfectly… Read More »
Who is to Blame for Rising Motorcycle Fatalities?
Go to any motorcycle blog or social media post about motorcycle crashes, and you will probably see a heated debate over who is to blame for most crashes between cars and bikes. On one hand, riders are quick to point out the need to watch for motorcycles, as they are harder to see and… Read More »
Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida
For those injured in an automobile accident in Florida, there are a lot of terms to know – subrogation, no-fault, uninsured/underinsured. If you are injured in a car accident near Bradenton, here are just a few things you should know about your auto insurance. Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage You may have heard conflicting views on… Read More »
Three Tips for Auto Safety in a Flood
Residents of southern Illinois and St. Louis are suffering disastrous floods that just keep getting worse. In fact, in some areas entire homes are immersed. While flooding is bad enough, some motorists have been caught off guard by rapidly rising waters or overestimated their vehicle’s capabilities when trying to traverse high waters. This can… Read More »
What you Should Know About Taxes and Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you have a personal injury lawsuit, you may be looking forward to a large financial recovery. Perhaps you are already considering how you will use the funds. Perhaps you need to pay off large medical debts that have plagued you for years. Maybe you require certain expensive medical assistive devices, such as a… Read More »
More Motorcycle Crashes Than Usual: Extended Winter Warm Weather Partly to Blame?
According to The Weather Channel, the current El Nino weather pattern sweeping the nation has resulted in unseasonably warm winter conditions throughout the U.S. In Florida, temperatures have remained well into the 80s all through December. Although this warm winter is slowly winding down, from Maine to Michigan, motorcycle enthusiasts can still be found… Read More »
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Claims: Understanding the Difference
When a person is injured in Florida, there are several types of legal actions he or she can take in order to be compensated through the court system. When a person is alive, it is fairly straightforward. The plaintiff sues the defendant. However, things get a little more complicated when the case involves a… Read More »
