December is often an injury-laden month as more people travel, roads can ice with the coming of winters and celebrating families might get a little to into the holiday spirit. Here's a look at some of the most common Christmas-related injuries during the month.Outside...
Learn about how compensation can help you live your life
Staying safe on the roads is something that is very important. In our previous blog post, we discussed the safety of specific types of vehicles. While those are important concerns, they aren't the only thing that matters when you are on the road.We know that you...
What car keeps you safest on the road?
Driving safely is one of the best ways you can protect yourself on the road. You certainly can't control how other drivers operate, though. If you are in an accident caused by the actions of another driver, you can work with a lawyer to seek compensation for any...
Medical malpractice incidents require investigation
In our previous blog post, we discussed how the defendants in a medical malpractice lawsuit can vary based on the circumstances of the case. This is one reason why it is important to investigate what happened at the time of the malpractice. For example, if your injury...
Defendants can vary in medical malpractices cases
When something goes wrong during a medical procedure, you might decide to seek compensation. You first have to decide who, or what, is going to be held responsible for the injuries you suffered. The answer to this question isn't always easy to determine as there could...
Product liability claims must be based in fact
We recently discussed how second-hand smoke is damaging to your health. If you recall, we noted that people who were exposed to second-hand smoke at work might have claims for worker's compensation if they suffered from an illness or injury because of that smoke....
Second-hand smoke is dangerous to health and finances
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is very harmful to your health. If you watch television, you probably see the public service announcements all the time. What you might not realize is that smoking cigarettes isn't harmful only to the smoker, but it is also...
Dog bite cases can be complex
In our previous blog post, we discussed how Florida law doesn't look kindly on dog bites. We briefly touched on the law and how it has evolved over the years. As it stands today, dog owners have a duty to protect people from being bitten by their dogs.We know that if...
Dog bites are taken very seriously in Florida
Since the 1890s, Florida law has taken dog bites very seriously. Prior to then, the law placed a huge burden on the plaintiff in dog bite cases. The plaintiff had to show that the dog owner knew that the dog was vicious or that the dog had a history of viciousness....
When is a car manufacturer responsible for accidents?
By now most people in this country have heard about the vehicle recalls that included air bags and ignition switches. With more and more vehicles being added into these recalls frequently and other recalls coming to light, some people might wonder when car...