Tag Archives: Bradenton Personal Injury Lawyers
Even Obvious Negligence can be Difficult to Win in Court
Floridians injured due to negligence often contact personal injury attorneys, sometimes claiming that their cases are “obvious” or “slam-dunks.” While this can be true at times, lawsuits are rarely slam-dunks – even the seemingly obvious ones. This is because injury laws are quite complex, and the rules require skilled legal counsel in order to… Read More »
Medical Errors Reaching New Highs: Evidence American Health Continues to Rank Low Compared to Fellow Western Countries
Not long ago, a federal study found that over 138,000 Medicare beneficiaries suffered some form of adverse medical event every single month. This is not a typo. This is a real number that affects real people every year in America. With all the talk of tort reform, we rarely hear about the truly shocking… Read More »
Your Claim May not be Barred – Understanding the “Discovery Rule”
Victims of negligence in Hillsborough County or surrounding areas of Florida may often feel they have let too much time pass without filing suit. Relatives or other trusted friends might have told them they only have two years to file a lawsuit. Sadly, for this reason many people decide not to try. They give… Read More »
Elmo Walks Free: The Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against the Man who Voiced Sesame Street’s Elmo
Personal injury attorneys are constantly warning clients about strict time limits on filing claims. It is in television advertisements, engagement agreements, and it is almost always discussed during the initial consultation. But sometimes a good example is the best way to show the disastrous effects of not taking swift action. We all remember our… Read More »
Court Finds no Dram Shop Liability for Alcohol-Related Death
As a general rule, most jurisdictions have some form of “dram shop” law. These laws say that an establishment that serves alcohol can be held liable for injuries to patrons and others who are injured due to excessive alcohol consumption. This is most commonly seen when a bartender continues to serve a patron who… Read More »
Tips to Follow After a Car Accident
As more people travel on the roads, the likelihood for a car accident is greater. With this in mind, we have put together a set of tips to consider should you have the unfortunate luck of getting into a car accident. Stop and Pull Over. Make sure that you are safe. Check on the… Read More »
Florida Auto Accidents: Changes to PIP are more complex than they seem
Home to 16 million people, Florida is known for its strong tourist economy. Florida’s population grows every winter as “snowbirds” travel south to enjoy the state’s moderate temperatures and vast and beautiful coastlines. In fact, the population can increase by as much as 20 percent each winter. While these visitors bring a lot of… Read More »
NTSB Urges Collision Avoidance Systems to Prevent Rear-End Collisions
Imagine this: after braving the crowded shopping mall in search of summer sales, you’re back in your car and about to pull out to head home for dinner. You check your rear view mirror, see that your path is clear and begin to reverse. As you back up, an impatient driver goes speeding past… Read More »
Nursing Homes Commonly Use Arbitration Agreements to Avoid Trial
When you take a loved one to a nursing home, there are plenty of forms and paperwork to complete. There will be admissions papers, disclosures, release forms, and likely plenty of legal disclaimers and waivers, all with significant fine print. Most people are shocked to learn that often buried in the fine print is… Read More »
Florida “Safe Phone Zone” Campaign Hopes to Curb Distracted Driving
Have you seen the new “Safe Phone Zone” signs along the Florida Turnpike? The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently unveiled a new campaign aimed at addressing the problem of distracted driving in Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, distracted driving crashes in Florida have increased 25 percent since 2012. In a partnership… Read More »
