By Frank Charles Miranda | Published January 15, 2022 | Posted in Tampa Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: boating accidents, boating safety |
Safety Tips for Boating in Tampa Bay
Boating is fun and recreational, but it can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were a total of 5,265 boating accidents in 2020, including 767 deaths and 3,191 injuries. Tragically, the fatality rate rose by 25 percent from the prior year. While operator inattention, inexperience and excessive speed are some of Read More
Read MoreTrucks Making U-Turns Present Extreme Dangers
Because of their size and weight, trucks can be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road — especially when they are making U-turns. Although truck drivers should not make uncontrolled U-turns without a spotter to guide them, these types of conditions are not always present. When proper safety measures are not in place Read More
Read MoreWhat Types of Auto Accident Injuries Typically Cause Lower Back Pain?
Car accidents can be devastating and result in serious injuries, with some of the most common kinds affecting the lower back. Even a low-impact collision can significantly impair your daily activities and livelihood. Back injuries can present immediately upon the force of the impact or, depending on the circumstances, back pain may not appear until Read More
Read MoreWhat are Punitive Damages and When Are You Entitled to Them?
There are a few types of damages that you may be entitled to recover in a Florida personal injury action. In addition to economic and non-economic damages, a plaintiff might also be awarded punitive damages. These types of damages are only awarded in limited cases and require the plaintiff to show more than ordinary negligence. Read More
Read MoreHow Does Strict Liability Work in Dog Bite Cases?
Most dogs make friendly companions and wonderful family pets. However, every so often, a dog might lash out and cause an innocent victim to suffer injuries. Dog bites can be serious and result in disfigurement, permanent scars and emotional trauma. Under Florida Statute § 767.04, an owner can be held strictly liable if their dog bites Read More
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Settle an Insurance Claim Without an Attorney
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, lost wages and medical bills can quickly add up. Understandably, you might feel pressured to settle your case as quickly as possible for whatever amount the insurance company initially offers you. However, there may be more compensation available if you work with an attorney who knows how Read More
Read MoreNew Florida Law Aims to Make Boating Safer
Spending a day on the water should be enjoyable and relaxing. Unfortunately, boating crashes resulting in injury or fatality happen all too frequently in Florida. Many of these accidents occur due to failure to take proper safety precautions and could have been prevented. Given the high number of boating crashes, a new bill aimed at Read More
Read MoreWhat Is a Catastrophic Injury?
An injury caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness generally entitles the victim to seek adequate compensation. Whether it’s a broken arm, torn muscle or any other harm, the victim goes through pain, incurs medical bills and may not be able to work for a while. Worse still are cases that involve very serious, potentially Read More
Read MoreWho Pays for Damages in a Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up?
Nearly six million motor vehicle crashes occur in the U.S. every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nearly one-third of those crashes are multi-vehicle collisions, also known as pile-ups, which are defined as crashes involving three or more vehicles. Liability for these accidents — which often result in extensive vehicle damage, physical Read More
Read MoreCan a Trucking Company Be Held Liable in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Florida’s busy roads are the sites of hundreds of crashes every year involving heavy commercial trucks. These massive vehicles cause serious injuries and fatalities when they strike cars, motorcycles or pedestrians. In the aftermath of a truck wreck, injured victims and their families face extraordinary medical bills, the prospect of buying a new vehicle, the Read More
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