Category Archives: Personal Injury
Dangerous Property Conditions and Premises Liability in Florida
You are walking through a grocery store, your cart half full, when you slip on a puddle that has been sitting there for who knows how long. Or maybe you are visiting a friend’s apartment complex and take a tumble on a broken staircase. Either way, you are hurt, and now you are wondering:… Read More »
Truck Accidents in Tampa: Why the Rules of the Road Change When an 18-Wheeler Is Involved
If you have ever been stuck behind a semi-truck on I-275 during rush hour, you already know these vehicles play by a different set of physics. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, compared to roughly 4,000 pounds for the average passenger car. That weight difference alone changes everything about how… Read More »
Who’s Responsible for a Drunk Driving Crash in Florida?
Usually, the drunk driver is at fault for a drunk driving crash. However, under Florida law, a third party, such as a bar or restaurant, may be legally responsible for damages. The dram shop law (more on that below) holds alcohol providers responsible for damages when they illegally sell alcohol to people who later… Read More »
Nursing Home Falls and Legal Responsibility
Serious falls are a serious problem, especially in states, like Florida, with a high proportion of elderly people. As many as 75 percent of nursing home residents fall every year, making these incidents the leading cause of injury for people over 65. These falls usually cause serious physical and emotional injuries. The physical injuries… Read More »
Fatal Head-On Crash in Pasco County
A 21-year-old man is dead after a November 9, 2025 head-on crash that also seriously injured another person. According to officials, the Brandon man failed to negotiate a curve in the road east of County Squire Lane. That’s when the Hyundai Elantra went into the westbound lane, hitting the Chevy Equinox nearly head-on. Troopers… Read More »
What You Should Know About Motorcycle Crashes
The first thing you should know about motorcycle crashes is the fatality rate in these cases is twenty times higher than the overall vehicle collision fatality rate. This startling difference colors the settlement process in motorcycle crash claims. More serious injuries mean more money is at stake and, as a result, insurance companies are… Read More »
What’s the Average Car Crash Settlement in Florida?
Most car crash settlements include gag orders or nondisclosure agreements. So, no one can determine, with any degree of accuracy, the average car crash settlement amount. However, we do know that the average economic car crash losses, mostly property damage and medical bills, is over $100,000. This figure is the starting point for the… Read More »
Five Examples of Nursing Home Neglect in Florida
The various kinds of nursing home neglect in Florida usually have a common denominator, which is nursing home understaffing. Over half of the long-term care facilities in the Sunshine State are dangerously understaffed. Quite simply, understaffed facilities don’t have enough people to sufficiently care for residents. Understaffing has collateral effects as well, mostly on… Read More »
Fatal Bicycle Wreck in Tampa
Few details were available after a vehicle fatally struck a bicyclist on 50th Street in Tampa on March 27, 2025. Officers responded to reports of the crash on 50th street just after 7 a.m. Details into the collision are limited at this time, but officials say the driver remained at the scene. The southbound… Read More »
What Happens if a Dog Bites Someone in Florida?
In a nutshell, if a dog bites someone in Florida, the dog seriously injures the victim, and the victim receives substantial compensation, at least in most cases. These injuries usually require long-term treatment at specialized medical facilities. As for compensation, in 2023, for the first time, homeowners insurance companies paid over $1 billion to… Read More »
