In most cases, when a big rig truck and an automobile get into an accident, the automobile suffers more damage and its occupants suffer worse injuries than the truck and its driver. Fortunately, truck accidents may be avoidable if the driver of the automobile take into account that commercial trucks aren’t the same as automobiles. […]
Florida property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a reasonably safe environment for those they invite (“invitees”) onto their property. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for damages related to the invitee’s injuries, under Florida’s premises liability laws. Property owners in Florida generally don’t have the same obligations to […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, then you’ve probably been advised by a number of people to take action to regain the losses caused by your injuries. Some are telling you to file a personal injury claim; others are telling you that you need to […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida that was caused by the negligent actions of another person, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your accident-related injuries. Because of the lack of enclosure and safety restraints, injuries to riders in motorcycle accidents are often more […]
According to the latest statistics from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were over 9,143 motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2018. Among these accidents, 7,849 resulted in injuries and 531 casualties. 313 of those accidents happened right here in Polk County — 274 riders were injured and 12 died. Motorcyclists are more […]
In 2018, there were 403,626 accidents in Florida; over half of these accidents resulted in injuries. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles breaks these injury crashes into three categories: A fatal traffic accident is one that results in one or more fatalities within thirty days of its occurrence. Lutz personal injury attorney […]
Injuries resulting from a Polk County motorcycle accident can be serious, even fatal. If you’ve had a loved one die as a result of injuries from a motorcycle crash that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to recover any losses caused by their death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the […]
A human brain is one of nature’s most complex creations. It consists of many parts, each with its own vital functions. It controls everything — our ability to walk, talk and eat; regulates our heartbeat and respiration; and enables us to receive, store and process information. Our brains basically make us who we are. As […]
If you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident that was the fault of another driver, the law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your injuries, including medical expenses and lost wages. However, your actions following the accident could have a major impact on the amount of compensation you will […]
