Hospitals are where you go when you are feeling sick or become injured and require treatment to get better. However, hospitals are also big businesses and they often cut corners in order to protect their profits. This is currently the case at HCA Florida Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida. Two… Continue reading Unsafe Conditions at Bayonet Point Hospital
Continue ReadingCommon Crosswalk Injuries Sustained By Pedestrians
The crosswalk laws in Miami, and throughout Florida, are very clear. Pedestrians have the right to cross an intersection when the signal is green and indicates it is safe. Motorists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when they are legally using a crosswalk and drivers should not pass any vehicle… Continue reading Common Crosswalk Injuries Sustained By Pedestrians
Continue ReadingMan Killed After Crashing Into FDOT Building
Driving a vehicle is an act that requires a lot of skill and attention. It’s easy to lose control and cause a major accident by colliding with an object. Sometimes these crashes are fatal. Sadly, this was recently the case in Miami-Dade. A man was killed after crashing into an… Continue reading Man Killed After Crashing Into FDOT Building
Continue ReadingBicyclist Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck
Garbage trucks are essential vehicles in neighborhoods. They pick up trash at each residence and then deliver it to local dumps. However, these trucks are large, which can make it hard to see hazards in the road. This can lead to serious truck accidents. Unfortunately, this was recently the case… Continue reading Bicyclist Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck
Continue ReadingFire Accident Liability: Who is Responsible?
Introduction In the unfortunate event of a fire accident, determining liability is crucial for legal and insurance purposes. Fires can cause significant damage to properties, result in injuries, and even lead to loss of life. Understanding who bears responsibility for a fire accident is essential to ensure justice is served… Continue reading Fire Accident Liability: Who is Responsible?
Continue ReadingLack of Patient Safety in Hospitals
When you go to the hospital, there are a lot of things you can expect to see. Sick patients in the waiting room. Doctors and nurses running around checking on patients. Cockroaches in the operating room. What, you weren’t expecting that last one? Well, believe it or not, these nasty… Continue reading Lack of Patient Safety in Hospitals
Continue ReadingYour Legal Options After a Slip and Fall Accident
Florida property owners, especially those that invite visitors on to their premises for business purposes are legally obligated to take steps to ensure that the property is safe. While many property owners are careful to conduct regular inspections, repair problems, and properly train employees on how to prevent accidents, an… Continue reading Your Legal Options After a Slip and Fall Accident
Continue ReadingCommon Types of Fatal Truck Accidents
Any type of collision between a large commercial vehicle and a smaller passenger car has the potential to result in serious and sometimes deadly injuries. There are, however, certain types of truck accidents that are notorious for having particularly devastating consequences. Read on to learn more about the most common… Continue reading Common Types of Fatal Truck Accidents
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Jackknife Truck Accidents?
Jackknife accidents are a type of accident specific to semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that occur when the cab and trailer portion of a truck begin moving independently of each other, with the trailer pivoting at the hitch point, creating a 90 degree angle. These types of truck accidents are extremely serious,… Continue reading What Causes Jackknife Truck Accidents?
Continue ReadingDid You Suffer an Airbag Burn During Your Car Accident?
The use of innovative safety devices, like airbags have played a critical role in reducing the number of car accident-related deaths that occur every year. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that front airbags have reduced driver fatalities in front-end accidents by 29 percent and fatalities… Continue reading Did You Suffer an Airbag Burn During Your Car Accident?
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