Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Attorney
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 »
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 »
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 »
