Personal Injury Blog

According to the National SCI Statistical Center, motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 40 percent of all …

The Large Truck Crash Causation Study, conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, found that truck driver fatigue played a role in 13 percent of …

If you suffer an injury or contract an illness while performing your job, you may be in a position to receive workers’ compensation. Florida state law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance, allowing injured employees to…

Many establishments are required to offer specific safety measures to those lawfully present at the location. Such safety measures include locks, cameras, security guards, and adequate lighting.

Negligent security is a type of …

Losing a loved one in an accident can profoundly impact every aspect of your life. Depending on the victim's role in your family, the loss of life may result in economic challenges, such as a loss of income, insurance benefits, and retirement plans. And this is on top of the end-of-life expenses, funeral and interment costs, and other costs associated with an untimely death.

Of course, economic damages are in addition to the…

Around ten percent of the workers’ compensation claims filed in Florida are initially denied. However, when appealed, most of these result in payment for the injured worker.

Common reasons for a workers’ comp denial include:

• Failure to Promptly Report and Injury
• Missed Deadlines
• Incorrect or Missing Information
• Employer Disputes Over the…

Some over-the-counter medications can interfere with cognitive processing and physical response time. For example, cough syrup, decongestants, antihistamines, sleep aids, and more might result in delayed response time, increased instances of distraction, and heightened risks for an accident.

Frighteningly, a new study from the…

Pedestrian safety is a common concern in areas frequented by tourists. Unfamiliarity with streets, the excitement of being on vacation, and new sights and distractions can all increase the risk of collision with a pedestrian – and as we approach another school year, talking to your children about pedestrian safety becomes even more critical.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a pedestrian is killed every 81 minutes in a…

Around 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment in the United States every year. Tragically, close to 3,500 people suffer fatal injuries from burns each year as well. The most common cause of burn injury is contact with a thermal surface, though fires, chemical exposure, and electric burns are also common causes of injury.

The four primary types of burn injury are:

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Cellphone use is one of the leading causes of distracted driving car accidents in the state of Florida. To counter this, state law bans texting and messaging on a handheld device while driving. This does not mean the practice is uncommon. Much to the contrary. Cellphone use while driving is ubiquitous, so common that most people don’t even notice it happening around them – even when it’s their own…