In Florida, dog owners are held strictly liable for the injuries caused by their animals. It is possible, however, for dog owners to escape liability in some cases, including when they posted a “Bad Dog” sign on their property. Even in these situations, a victim could still be entitled to…
How road surfaces are maintained has much more of an impact on cyclists than it does on motorists, who may be annoyed by a pothole, but who will not usually be thrown from their vehicles into the street. This susceptibility has a number of different causes, including the relative instability…
In Miami, as in many other major South Florida cities, there are both marked and unmarked crosswalks. A marked crosswalk has painted lines, indicating the boundaries for pedestrians. Marked crosswalks typically have signs and signals indicating when pedestrians can walk, and when they should stop. Under Florida law, any pedestrian…
Accidents happen every day in Miami and in most cases, they are entirely preventable. Car accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents are often caused by the negligence, or carelessness, of another person. If you have been in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you do…
Dog bite injuries can range in severity, with some bites not even puncturing the skin and others causing permanent nerve damage, scarring, and chronic pain. Some of the most serious complications that many dog bite victims face, however, involve infections, which can occur even when a bite is considered relatively…
Those who suffer from a concussion may expect headaches or changes in sleep patterns, at least for a few days. Unfortunately, even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have much more severe consequences, including problems like Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. This condition affects many accident victims who experience a blunt…
While the types of injuries that a person sustains in an accident vary greatly depending on the type of accident in question, there are certain kinds of injuries that are more common than others. Broken bones, for instance, are one of the most commonly sustained accident-related injuries. Often, these breaks…
Playing sports is associated with many positive developments for children and teens, including lower body weight and increased self-esteem. However, the statistics are very clear that millions of children suffer concussions while playing competitive sports. And when concussions remain undiagnosed, children are at greater risk of suffering long-term complications. Below,…
A broken nose is not an unusual injury. Although few people will need surgery, many complications can arise from a nose fracture which can impact a person’s health and self-esteem. If you have fractured your nose in an accident, someone might be liable for your medical bills and other losses….
The skull performs an essential function—to protect the brain from trauma. Fortunately, the skull is so strong that most knocks to the head cannot crack it. Indeed, many skull fractures are caused by violent accidents that generate tremendous force. Skull injuries are serious. We have had clients suffer skull fractures…
