The eggshell plaintiff rule (also called the “thin skull rule” or “eggshell plaintiff doctrine”) is a fundamental principle in U.S. law that ensures fairness for personal injury victims. Put simply, it states that a defendant must compensate a plaintiff for all harms caused by their negligence—even if the victim’s pre-existing… Continue reading The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule Explained: Protecting Vulnerable Injury Victims
Continue ReadingCan You Sue for Food Poisoning? Everything You Need to Know
Over 48 million Americans are affected by food poisoning annually, resulting in more than 120,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. To file a food poisoning claim, you should know that legal frameworks vary across states, but they do share some elements in common. Personal injury laws generally address negligence, liability and… Continue reading Can You Sue for Food Poisoning? Everything You Need to Know
Continue ReadingSoft Tissue Injuries: What You Need to Know for Your Personal Injury Claim
What Is a Soft Tissue Injury? Soft tissue injury is damage to muscles, ligaments and tendons. Often, those injuries happen in accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, falls or during some physical activity. Soft tissue injuries cause pain and sometimes limited mobility. Damage to the soft tissues may seem minor… Continue reading Soft Tissue Injuries: What You Need to Know for Your Personal Injury Claim
Continue ReadingCan You Sue for a Fatal Allergic Reaction?
Fatal allergic reactions, also known as anaphylaxis, occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to an allergen, leading to severe and often life-threatening symptoms. These reactions can escalate quickly, sometimes within minutes, making immediate medical attention critical. In Florida, the prevalence of fatal allergic reactions is notable due to the… Continue reading Can You Sue for a Fatal Allergic Reaction?
Continue ReadingFlorida Swimming Pool Accident: What to Do & When to Sue
A day at the pool should be fun and relaxing. Unfortunately, swimming pool accidents can happen in a flash, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Unfortunately, swimming pool accidents are not uncommon. The good news is that in many cases, victims who are injured due to… Continue reading Florida Swimming Pool Accident: What to Do & When to Sue
Continue ReadingHow are Bone Fractures Treated?
Bone fractures are one of the most commonly reported injuries among accident victims, whether those individuals were involved in a slip and fall accident or a car crash. How these injuries are treated will depend on the type of break in question, how it was caused, and the severity of… Continue reading How are Bone Fractures Treated?
Continue ReadingWhat is Causing My Accident-Related Shoulder Blade Pain?
Car accident victims are at risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries that end up causing devastating pain and disability. Many of these injuries affect the neck and back and in many cases, result in pain between the shoulder blades. The positioning of the seat belt during the crash, as well as… Continue reading What is Causing My Accident-Related Shoulder Blade Pain?
Continue ReadingFatal Florida Railroad Accidents
When people think about collisions involving vehicles, they rarely imagine crashes with trains. These kinds of accidents, however, have some of the most devastating consequences for victims, resulting in catastrophic injuries that often end up being deadly for the parties involved. These fatal accidents occur much more often in Florida… Continue reading Fatal Florida Railroad Accidents
Continue ReadingAccident-Related Crush Injuries Can be Fatal
Crush injuries occur when excessive force or pressure is placed on a single part of the body, as when someone becomes trapped beneath a heavy weight. Without immediate treatment, crush injuries typically result in permanent disability or death. While crush injuries are often associated with workplace accidents involving heavy machinery… Continue reading Accident-Related Crush Injuries Can be Fatal
Continue ReadingAm I Suffering from a Broken Bone or a Sprain?
Whether caused by a stumble on the sidewalk, an injury while playing sports, or a car crash, accidents happen. Sometimes, these injuries can be difficult to diagnose. Broken bones, for instance, are often mistaken for sprains and strains, which can have similar symptoms. How these injuries are treated, however, is… Continue reading Am I Suffering from a Broken Bone or a Sprain?
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