What you need to know about brain injuries in Palm Beach County
Broken bones, twisted ankles, and fractured wrists are the most common types of injuries that people sustain after a slip and fall accident. However, there are traumatic brain injuries in Palm Beach County that are common and more severe than slip and fall accidents. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are injuries to the brain usually caused […]
Understanding Loss of Consortium in South Florida
Loss of consortium is a legal term used in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Florida and many other states. A family member of a person who was permanently injured or killed due to another party’s negligence may pursue a loss of consortium claim. Loss of consortium in South Florida is less obvious than […]
What exactly is a personal injury in Florida?
Personal injuries are the hurts to you as distinguished from damage to cars, buildings, and other property. Physical harms, such as pain, bruises, broken bones, and cuts, readily come to mind. However, non-physical damages also come under the personal injury umbrella. These include psychological, emotional, and reputational harm. Below, we discuss more fully how personal […]
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur and can it impact your Florida injury claim?
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a well-known legal doctrine that can be invoked against defendants in civil tort cases in Florida, as it is in many other states. In general, the claim is advanced when a party claims that even without direct evidence, the court can infer negligence from the accident or injury. A res ipsa […]
Who is responsible for a “No Zone” or Blind Spot Truck Accident?
The Insurance Information Institute tells us accidents involving large trucks claimed 4,119 lives in 2019. Two-thirds of those fatalities drove or rode in passenger vehicles. Many truck accidents arise from passenger vehicles entering the blind spots of these trucks. Below, we offer some information on who might be at fault and that might help you […]
What to do if you have a Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Insurance companies are in business to take in money. They do this by collecting the premiums that people pay to get coverage. They are not in the habit of giving money to just anyone who asks for it. If you want to get properly compensated for your claim, you have to offer solid proof. Sometimes […]
Car accident caused by a pothole, what can you do?
Besides damaging a vehicle’s shocks and suspension, hitting a pothole can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents can be caused by potholes, as can poor road conditions that result in serious injuries. In addition, motorcycle drivers are at a greater risk of serious and fatal […]
Florida Right Of Way Laws You Need To Be Aware Of
Florida Has Right Of Ways Laws That Every Driver Should Be Aware Of The right of way is a term that is used when talking about traffic or pedestrians, and it dictates who has priority in a specific location regarding a turn or crossing. In general, this set of laws is in place to help […]
How are car crashes different from commercial truck accidents in palm beach county?
Are There Differences Between Car Crashes and Commercial Truck Accidents in Palm Beach County? Truck accidents can be devastating to the parties involved. While car crashes and truck accidents share some similarities, there are also significant differences. For example, trucks weigh considerably more than cars, and according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), […]
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida
12 Leading Factors for the Large Amount of Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida South Florida is full of sun and sand, making it one of the most popular tourist vacation regions in the United States. With beautiful weather all year round, there is a crippling realization that not everything is okay on its roads. With […]