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How Does a Pre-Existing Condition Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been hurt in an accident and you have a prior condition, such as a bad back, arthritis, or migraines, you may wonder if this will disqualify you from filing a personal injury claim. Fortunately, it does not. In Tampa, slip and falls and car crashes are very common and while a… Read More »
Important Evidence in Truck Accident Cases
Commercial trucks are massive vehicles. Fully loaded they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and unloaded, they can weigh up to 40,000 pounds. Compare that with a passenger vehicle that weighs approximately 4,000 pounds and it is easy to see how occupants in a smaller vehicle can suffer some of the most serious injuries…. Read More »
Steps to Take if an Insurer Denies Your Slip and Fall Claim
All property owners in Florida are required to maintain their premises in a safe condition so visitors who enter it do not become hurt. Even with these laws, people still suffer injuries from slip and falls in retail stores, restaurants, and even friends’ homes too often. When a property owner was negligent and their… Read More »
How Do Truck Accidents Differ From Car Crashes?
Due to their sheer size and weight, accidents involving tractor trailers and other large commercial trucks are devastating for occupants of smaller vehicles. In most cases, truck drivers are not harmed during these crashes while drivers and passengers of other vehicles suffer catastrophic injuries. These injuries result in significant physical, financial, and emotional burdens… Read More »
What Damages Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim against them for compensation. The compensation awarded in a personal injury is known as damages, and they are meant to compensate you for the losses you suffered during the accident. Before filing your claim, it is… Read More »
Tips for Driving in the Rain Safely
While Florida is known as “The Sunshine State,” residents of the state know that when the rain does come down, it can do so quickly and fiercely. Regardless of whether the roads are wet due to a lingering storm system or a sudden summer thunderstorm, rain will always increase the risk of a car… Read More »
What is Involved in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
As you move throughout your day, you never expect to become injured in an accident. However, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), there are over 227,000 preventable deaths and 63 million injuries to individuals every year. The personal injury laws in Florida allow accident victims to obtain compensation for the serious injuries and… Read More »
Five Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida
Florida consistently ranks among the top states with the most car crashes, making the roads here some of the most dangerous for drivers. A study from 2024 shows that Florida is just behind California and Texas for the most fatal crashes. There are many different causes of car accidents in the state but the… Read More »
How Often Do Truckers Drive While Impaired?
Impaired driving is such dangerous behavior, it is shocking that people still engage in the behavior. It is hard to imagine that a truck driver, who is responsible for an 80,000 pound vehicle, would drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not only is it against the law, but it also places… Read More »
The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident
After a car accident, it is critical that you obtain prompt medical attention. A crash can cause injuries that do not present symptoms right away but that can also result in long-term consequences if they are not treated. In addition to this, there are many other reasons to also seek medical attention after a… Read More »
