With its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Florida remains one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world – a fact well known among many local criminals. Indeed, all too often, tourists expecting to have the time of their lives find themselves the victims of physical assaults, muggings and… Continue reading 5 reasons why criminals target tourists
Continue ReadingChildren shopping cart injuries
Shopping carts enable shoppers in Hillsborough to keep up with their groceries, merchandise and children. However, shopping carts can be a source of injury for kids, especially those who are under the age of five. This can happen when shopping carts come into contact with protruding objects in isles or… Continue reading Children shopping cart injuries
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Closed Head Injury?
You may have heard of a type of traumatic brain injury known as a closed-head injury. This is a brain injury that occurs when there is no outward sign of damage. Some people suffer mild to moderate brain injuries in falls or auto accidents without realizing it. An injury can… Continue reading What Is A Closed Head Injury?
Continue ReadingWidow of man shot at the movies sues the theater for damages
Approximately two years ago, in January 2014, a man was shot to death at a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Earlier this month, the man’s widow filed a wrongful death and personal injury suit against the movie theater, one of the theater’s employees and the developer of the theater.… Continue reading Widow of man shot at the movies sues the theater for damages
Continue ReadingHow should hotel guests prepare themselves for fire?
The majority of hotel fires in the United States are small. Seventy-three percent of them do not spread from the building they started in, and 18 percent don’t even make it outside the room. Nevertheless, getting caught in a hotel fire is dangerous, and there are some things that hotel… Continue reading How should hotel guests prepare themselves for fire?
Continue ReadingMother of deceased toddler sues day care and driver
A grief-stricken mother appeared in Florida court to assert her claims against a day care center and a reckless driver, whom she says caused the death of her toddler. The woman filed her complaint in Orange County circuit court. The wrongful death claim alleges that the woman’s four-year-old daughter was… Continue reading Mother of deceased toddler sues day care and driver
Continue ReadingIn case of drowning, know your rights
Swimming pools are open year-round in Florida. Because of this, it is crucial that pool owners stay aware of the condition of their pools 365 days a year and tend to any potential hazards. In a previous blog post we wrote titled, “Eight Things You Can Do To Keep Your… Continue reading In case of drowning, know your rights
Continue ReadingWhat Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Birth Injury Lawsuit In Florida?
When a child suffers a birth injury, the parents have a limited amount of time to file a malpractice suit against the doctor or hospital. However, the Florida rules are complex, and only an experienced malpractice attorney can tell you whether you still have time to file a claim. Generally,… Continue reading What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Birth Injury Lawsuit In Florida?
Continue ReadingCan I file a wrongful death claim after a fatal accident?
Losing a loved one in an accident can be one of the most difficult events a person can go through. In the blink of an eye, your life can be completely changed if someone you love, depend on and shared a life with is killed. There is no way to… Continue reading Can I file a wrongful death claim after a fatal accident?
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