Category Archives: Personal Injury
One Dead After High-Speed Drunk Driving Crash
Charges are pending against a man who killed one person and injured several others in an alcohol-related wreck in Tampa. The wreck happened on northbound Interstate 75 near the Fletcher Avenue exit. Florida Highway Patrol investigators say a 31-year-old man overtook a Chevrolet Cruz, causing that vehicle to spin out of control and smacked… Read More »
Common Swimming Pool Injuries In Florida
The Sunshine State is ground zero for fatal swimming pool drownings. More of these incidents occur in Florida than any other state. Nonfatal drownings are a serious problem as well. The swimming pool accident serious injury rate is five times higher than the serious injury rate for dog bites, falls, car crashes, and other… Read More »
What You Should Know About Nursing Home Falls
Falls, which usually cause serious physical and emotional injuries, are rampant at many nursing homes. Over half of long-term care residents fall every year. The rate is so high because the risk is so high. Most nursing home residents have pre-existing conditions that affect fall risk. Gait disorders are a good example. Many older… Read More »
How Long Does the Personal Injury Claims Process Take in Florida?
The length of time it takes from filing a personal injury claim to settling it depends on the circumstances surrounding your case. In some cases, the injured party may receive a settlement within four to six weeks of filing the claim. In other cases, it can take as long as a year or longer… Read More »
COVID-19 and Personal Injury: Should You Stop or Postpone Your Medical Treatment?
With Florida’s stay-at-home order in effect, many Floridians are afraid to go outside. Even though the order allows residents to leave their house for essential activities – and seeking medical treatment is considered an essential activity – many are reluctant to go to a hospital out of fear of contracting coronavirus. So, what should… Read More »
