While many slip and fall injuries are not incapacitating, an alarming number qualify as serious and can even be fatal. Losing a loved one in this type of preventable accident is devastating, causing unimaginable grief, but also substantial financial harm. Fortunately, in many cases, the family members of victims can… Continue reading Fatal Slip and Fall Accidents
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Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Important Terms to Know When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Slip and falls, car crashes, and pedestrian accidents are just a few of the ways in which people in Miami become hurt every day. Sometimes, these accidents are so severe, that the accident victim does not survive them. When another… Continue reading Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Continue ReadingAre You Suffering from Visual Midline Shift Syndrome?
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… Continue reading Are You Suffering from Visual Midline Shift Syndrome?
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Signs You May Have Suffered a Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, called TBIs, usually occur when a person suffers a blow to their head or their body, which then juggles the brain in their skull. TBIs are very serious injuries, even if symptoms do not manifest for a day or two. If you have been involved in a… Continue reading Signs You May Have Suffered a Brain Injury
Continue ReadingWhat should I do if I slip and fall in a store?
Stores, restaurants and other public buildings are common places in Florida where slip-and-fall accidents tend to occur. Many property owners are aware of the dangers and liability concerns that arise when someone falls and is injured on their properties, but they do not always take proper precautions to prevent these… Continue reading What should I do if I slip and fall in a store?
Continue ReadingFactors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for many Florida seniors. According to Modern-Seniors.com, emergency rooms saw more 2.3 million seniors who had nonlife-threatening injuries from slip-and-fall accidents in 2010. Older people are more likely to trip and fall than any other age group. Most of these accidents often… Continue reading Factors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Continue ReadingSafeguarding against hazardous conditions
Many people in Florida should make themselves aware of the potential dangers that may be lurking as the holiday season approaches. Many of the stores and establishments they will be visiting may not be as safe as they could be. In addition to the insides of these establishments posing some… Continue reading Safeguarding against hazardous conditions
Continue ReadingSeniors at increased risk for slip-and-fall injuries
Many people in Miami-Dade experience minor injuries from slip-and-fall accidents. However, a previous blog post points out that older people are at a serious risk of suffering a fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 2.5 million elderly people suffer slip-and-fall injuries each year and are treated… Continue reading Seniors at increased risk for slip-and-fall injuries
Continue ReadingBuilding Code Violations And Personal Injury Law
If you are injured due to an unsafe condition on someone else’s property, you may have the right to seek compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, insurance companies are reluctant to pay claims unless you can prove that the property owner was… Continue reading Building Code Violations And Personal Injury Law
Continue ReadingWho Is Responsible For Unsafe Sidewalks In Florida?
Unsafe sidewalk conditions such as cracked and uneven slabs can result in serious trip-and-fall injuries such as torn ligaments, broken bones and head injuries. Unfortunately, the injured person may not know where to turn for help. Many people assume the local government will pay for damages such as medical bills,… Continue reading Who Is Responsible For Unsafe Sidewalks In Florida?
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