Category Archives: Personal Injury
Why Knowing Your Rights Is Important
The workplace can be dangerous, but some jobs are much more hazardous than others. It’s important to be knowledgeable of your rights as an employee if you get into a workplace accident, but for construction workers, it is imperative. You see, job-related falls should be easy to prevent, but accidents keep happening anyway. Nearly 900… Read More »
Personal Injury Liability in a Florida Truck Accident: Everything You Need to Know
Who is liable for your personal injury in the event of a West Palm Beach truck accident? Considering that trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds, colliding with one of those monstrous vehicles can result in catastrophic injuries to the occupants of passenger vehicles. Liability in Truck Accidents A truck-versus-car accident is drastically different than… Read More »
Think Twice Before Hosting That Holiday Party
Often times when we think of the holidays, we immediately imagine festive decorations, comforting food and quality time with the family. Visions of red sweaters and pine scented candles soon give way to picturing all the big holiday parties we may attend this year. But what about hosting your own holiday event? Although party… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for Your Vaping-Related Injury or Illness in Florida?
A man who lived in the West Palm Beach for five years may have died as a result of vaping, as the nation continues to grapple with the vaping health crisis. The most recent update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 47 deaths and 2,290 illnesses tied to vaping have… Read More »
How to Establish Fault in LCM Accident? Improper Lane Changes or Merging in Florida
The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that lane change/merge (LCM) crashes constitute nearly 5% of all police-reported auto accidents in Florida and other parts of the nation. Although the vast majority of these collisions result in only property damage, they can also cause catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. If you are wondering, “Who is responsible… Read More »
Can You Sue Your Florida Landlord for Mold in Rental Apartment or House?
Although molds have been on our planet for millions of years, black mold in your apartment or house can cause health complications and illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to mold can trigger the following health effects: Skin irritation Nasal stuffiness Eye irritation Coughing or wheezing Infections in the… Read More »
How Pain and Suffering is Determined
If you have suffered injuries in an accident due to the negligence of another person, you may find yourself fighting to collect economic damages including medical costs, loss of income, and more. These damages are typically fairly easy to determine because you can look at invoices and receipts to see the exact amount of… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Damages After a Car Accident
When a person is injured they can often get compensation after an accident in Florida from those who are accountable for their wounds. To claim compensation due to pain and suffering after a car mishap in Florida, the victims of the accident have to prove their injuries as well as the pain and suffering…. Read More »
Road Construction Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
If you need to go through a construction zone, slow down and obey the directions. Lowering the speed is important because it is the only way to ensure that you will be able to identify the directions and that you can respond in time to prevent a pedestrian accident or a car accident in… Read More »
When is a Settlement Taxable?
If you have suffered injuries in an accident and you are trying to get a settlement for your injuries, one of the questions people in this situation often ask is what the tax implications are for the compensation that they win as a result of their case. Is the settlement from a personal injury… Read More »