Tag Archives: Bradenton Personal Injury Lawyers
Why Falls Happen in Nursing Homes
According to the most recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with nearly 1.4 million Americans over 65 living in nursing homes, upwards of 1,800 people die from falls while living in nursing homes every year. As such, falls are a serious problem. Personal injury attorneys handle many times of… Read More »
3 Tips for Avoiding Auto Accident Insurance Scams
Throughout the Bradenton area motorists have reported calculated insurance scams where drivers will orchestrate elaborate car crashes to collect insurance proceeds for injuries and property damage. These scams are often difficult to spot and can happen in the blink of an eye. Bradenton auto accident lawyers fight for the rights of those who are… Read More »
Florida Tops the Chart for Boating Accidents Nationally
It should come as no surprise that the state with the greatest number of registered vessels – 870,749 as of 2014 – should also lead the nation in boating accidents. There were nearly 700 reported boating accidents in 2014 alone. In particular, Pinellas County has one of the highest accident rates in Florida. It… Read More »
Preventing Child Injuries: Car Seat Safety 101
When people are injured in Bradenton automobile accidents, personal injury attorneys often fight to get them the compensation they deserve for their injuries. Injuries are usually measured in medical bills, physical injuries, automobile damages, and lost wages from work. Sadly, nothing is more terrifying than an injury to a child, which can have lifelong… Read More »
Three Easy Tips for Avoiding Bike Accidents in the Sunshine State
If you travel through the Midwest or New England during the summer or early spring, you will likely see signs posted on lawns, signs in windows, and even car decals, all warning drivers to “watch out for motorcycles.” Some have clever sayings like, “two eyes, two wheels; you do the math!” These aggressive safety… Read More »
What is Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage, and How Does it Help Florida Drivers?
The National Safety Council estimates the average cost of personal injuries caused by automobile accidents to be between $24,000 and $64,000 depending on location. In the Bradenton area, auto accident injuries can run well above these limits. Florida also has one of the highest uninsured motorist rate, with over 23 percent of drivers not… Read More »
Florida Still Allows Nursing Homes to Operate Without Specifying Minimum Liability Insurance Coverage
According to several studies cited by the National Center for Elder Abuse, about 44 percent of nursing home residents report being abused at some point during their nursing home stays. Even more shocking, 95 percent said they had personally been neglected or seen another resident neglected. Moreover, in a 2008 government study, about 70… Read More »
Res Ipsa Loquitur – What It Is And Why You Need To Know
You may have heard people talk about negligence, whether at work or in conversation. No doubt, you may have heard one of the many attorney advertisements on television or the radio, explaining that you have rights and may be entitled to recovery from an accident. But did you know there are actually types of… Read More »
Florida Drivers Beware: Florida Is One Of The Most Dangerous States For Drivers
Some new Floridians lament the rise in automobile insurance, often claiming that premiums were as much as half or a third less in their home states. For instance, drivers in Chicago may be shocked to learn that there are several areas of Florida where their premiums would be significantly higher, such as Miami. Part… Read More »
Recent Pennsylvania Appeal Illustrates how Hospitals use Contractors Instead of Employees in Order to Avoid Liability
When you go to a hospital here in the Bradenton area, you probably assume that the doctors who are treating you are either employees of the hospital or have some form of relationship with that facility. Perhaps the physician is wearing a white coat with the hospital’s name on it, wearing a hospital-issued badge,… Read More »