Dog bites can cause serious injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that around 4.5 million people experience a dog bite annually. Around 20 percent of those bites become infected. Half of all dog-bite injuries occur in a home. If you are bitten by a dog, will Florida… Continue reading Can you sue a dog owner for a dog bite injury?
Continue ReadingCan I sue if I am injured while staying at a vacation rental?
Instead of staying at a hotel in Florida for your vacation, you decided to stay at a short-term home rental that you found on a travel site to save some money. During your stay, you slipped and fell on the steps and broke your leg. Now you are wondering if… Continue reading Can I sue if I am injured while staying at a vacation rental?
Continue ReadingCan I sue a resort for wrongful death?
While you were staying with a relative at a local resort in Florida, your family member slipped and fell in the shower, hit their head on the tub and died. Now you are wondering if you can sue the resort for their wrongful death. You may be able to file… Continue reading Can I sue a resort for wrongful death?
Continue ReadingMedical errors second only to heart disease and cancer in cause of death
Heart disease kills over 600,000 Americans each year, while cancer kills almost 600,000. What may be shocking to many Americans is that disease is not the next in line when it comes to causing death. Medical errors have recently become the third leading cause of death in the United States,… Continue reading Medical errors second only to heart disease and cancer in cause of death
Continue ReadingResorts and foodborne illnesses
Now that spring is in full swing; many tourists are flocking to Florida. One common concern that many tourists do not think about while they are vacationing is food poisoning. Most tourists spend their time visiting local attractions and restaurants to sample the food and amenities they offer. According to… Continue reading Resorts and foodborne illnesses
Continue ReadingCommon causes of swimming pool accidents
Swimming pool accidents are becoming a common occurrence in Florida. As fun and exciting as the lure of taking a dip in the pool seems, the risk of accidents and injuries is great. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2005 to 2014, there were 3,536 unintentional drownings… Continue reading Common causes of swimming pool accidents
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about false positives on medical tests
Misdiagnosis is a serious problem that affects many patients across the country. The fact of the matter is: Just one misdiagnosis can have life-altering consequences. In talking about misdiagnosis, quite often the focus is on mistaking one condition for another – like cancer for a metabolic condition. However, wrongly identifying… Continue reading What you need to know about false positives on medical tests
Continue ReadingThe dangers of uneven floor surfaces
Every day, someone slips and falls on uneven pavement in Florida. Around the country, slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for certain people. Residential falls are the cause of almost 6,000 deaths, states A Secure Life. The severity of injuries for this type of accident ranges… Continue reading The dangers of uneven floor surfaces
Continue ReadingHere is what you need to know if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident
If you have been in an accident and have incurred medical expenses or lost income as a result, there may be a chance you have a claim for damages. The law varies with regard to this, and in Florida there are provisions that say an accident has to be “foreseeable”… Continue reading Here is what you need to know if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident
Continue Reading2 common types of dangerous conditions for tenants
People who rent from landlords are often not responsible for the upkeep of their homes. It is up to Florida property owners to rectify certain dangerous conditions to keep their tenants safe. This does not mean that landlords should invest into the latest aesthetic improvements to keep their tenants happy.… Continue reading 2 common types of dangerous conditions for tenants
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