Author Archives: Eric Moore
Do You Need an Accident Report After a Pedestrian Accident?
With its temperate weather, Tampa is a great city to get around on foot. Unfortunately, pedestrians share the road with drivers and they do not always respect the rights of walkers. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are approximately 10,300 pedestrian accidents in the state annually. These… Read More »
What are the Costs of a Car Accident in Tampa?
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable death and disability throughout the United States, and statistics show that individuals in Tampa are at significant risk, as well. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are nearly 395,000 auto accidents in the state annually. These result… Read More »
Important Evidence to Collect After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you have fallen and suffered injury on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a claim against them to recover compensation for your losses. To prove your case, you will have to present strong evidence showing that the property owner was negligent and that you suffered injury as a result. It… Read More »
What is a Catastrophic Injury in Tampa?
Any accident can result in severe injuries but when an injury is particularly serious, it may be classified as a ‘catastrophic injury.’ The term indicates injuries that will have significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences. They also typically require long-term rehabilitation, medical care, and permanent changes to a person’s lifestyle. It is also important… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims?
It is critical to work quickly after being hurt in an accident. The sooner you start working with an attorney to file your claim can mean the difference between obtaining the maximum compensation you deserve and forfeiting damages you need for your medical expenses and other losses. In Florida, the statute of limitations refers… Read More »
Five Ways to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim
Accidents happen every day in Florida and the majority of them are entirely preventable. The truth is that car crashes, slip and falls, and other accidents only happen because of someone’s negligence, or carelessness. In these instances, accident victims can file a claim for compensation against the liable, or at-fault, party. Compensation can cover… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims
If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, or carelessness, you may be able to file a claim for compensation against the liable party. Accident victims are often hesitant to file these claims for a variety of reasons. These include the fact that there are many misconceptions about them. Below, our Tampa… Read More »
Horrific DUI Crash Kills Mother
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) was almost five times the legal limit, would you even be able to work? Apparently one Florida woman was able to get behind the wheel of her vehicle and T-bone another vehicle, killing a mother of three. The fatal accident happened on the morning of May 22 in… Read More »
Responsibility for Property Crimes
You are at a bar when a person comes up to you and starts fighting you for no reason. You end up with a broken jaw. Bar fights and other forms of assault are common occurrences. In some cases, people end up seriously injured or even killed. When this happens, who is responsible? Obviously… Read More »
Making Decisions After a Traumatic Brain Injury
After a personal injury involving head trauma, a person may end up on life support. When this happens, you have a hard decision to make. Of course, you hope that your loved one will pull through, but this does not always happen, unfortunately. More than likely, you will have to decide when to take… Read More »
