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Florida has consistently ranked as the state with the highest boating accidents since 2015. Florida has more boating accidents and boating-related fatalities than any other state, according to the Coast Guard’s 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics Report. In their report, the Coast Guard marked Florida’s total number of boating accidents in 2020 to be 804, with …
In the 2019 Florida Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website reports light to heavy trucks accounted for 33 fatal vehicle accidents in Florida and another 157 crashes leading to the incapacitation of one or more individuals. When someone is injured in a commercial semi-truck accident or any vehicular …
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can be a tough decision to make. After you’ve chosen a nursing home is the best course of action for your loved one’s well-being and overall health, the next difficult decision is which nursing home would be best for them. This is not an easy task, and …
A slip and fall accident may result from a negligent property owner or manager who was aware a problem existed on their property but did nothing to correct it. Slip and fall accidents can have life-altering consequences, leaving you with expensive medical bills, long-term injuries, and you may even experience a loss of income as …
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident or a slip and fall on someone else’s property or have otherwise been injured through someone else’s negligence, you probably know it’s important to talk with an experienced local personal injury lawyer. But, choosing a personal injury attorney can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have much experience with lawyers …
Often, people who have been injured in a car accident ask how much their case is worth. No attorney can provide a precise answer to that question in advance. However, an experienced car accident lawyer knows the factors that impact the value of a claim and can provide a general idea of the likely value of a …
According to the National Safety Council, rear-end collisions are the most common type of two-vehicle car accident, accounting for over 4 million crashes in 2018. A rear-end car accident occurs when a vehicle hits the back of the car in front of it. While rear-end car accidents are always challenging and stressful matters to deal with, the process …
When you’re injured in an accident, there is seemingly no end to the accompanying stress, pain and financial struggle. If the accident is a slip and fall in Florida, the hardship can be compounded by the complex nature of premises liability law in our state. Proving fault in a slip and fall can be tricky and, without …
