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Figuring out who is liable in an accident involving mass transit can be complex. Common carriers such as buses, railroads, airlines and taxi services owe the highest duty of care to their passengers — unlike regular drivers who are held to a standard of reasonable care. A common carrier’s failure to adhere to this duty may constitute negligence. There can…
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 the most common causes of…
A 21-year-old Land O’ Lakes man was killed while riding his motorcycle on North Dale Mabry Highway after an SUV turned into his path, colliding with him. The man was reported to have suffered fatal injuries, despite having worn a helmet. The recent accident shows that helmets aren’t always enough to protect bikers from fatality. Under Florida’s helmet law, bikers…
Most dogs make friendly companions and loving pets. However, some dogs may be aggressive or not properly restrained and therefore attack a passerby or visitor, leaving a victim with severe injuries and disfigurement. Dog attacks can result in a broad range of injuries, many of which can require extensive medical treatment. In some cases, emergency treatment may also be necessary.…
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 to make U-turns, the risk…
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 days later. Back injuries can…
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. In addition to compensating the…
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 someone who was in…
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 to effectively negotiate the highest…
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 enhancing boating safety was recently…