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If someone else's carelessness resulted in you being injured, you may be wondering how long it will take to settle your case. There are many factors that go into building a personal injury case, as well as the time it takes to resolve one. This can take several months, and sometimes years. Typically, The Law...

Every year, people in central Florida are hurt in premises liability accidents. These are accidents that occur on another person's property as the result of negligence. Examples include slip and falls, swimming pool accidents, elevator and escalator accidents and assaults that result from negligent security. If you were injured on someone else’s property in an...

In many cases, you may recover from a crash-related injury with long-term rest, pain medication, and physical therapy. Some injuries simply won't heal with minimal treatment or rest and require surgery. Severe injuries that require surgery are common in head-on collisions, high-speed rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, and pedestrian accidents. If you sustained a severe injury...

The rising number of pedestrian deaths is a national crisis. Increased attention to the issue can help save lives, says the author of a new book. In “Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America,” journalist Angie Schmitt examines the 50 percent increase in U.S. pedestrian deaths over a...

A Florida car accident attorney explains how this process works Distracted drivers wreak havoc on Florida’s roads and highways. More than 12 percent of all car accidents in Florida are caused by distracted drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA). Specifically, distracted drivers cause an estimated 45,000 motor vehicle accidents each year...

It's common for people to feel perfectly fine after a car wreck. An injury is often the last thing on their mind, as they feel the frustration or shock that comes with being in a car accident. When the police arrive and ask if anyone needs medical help, those involved don't always report injuries at...

If a close relative or loved one sustains a severe injury that hinders his or her ability to pursue a personal injury claim, you may be able to take legal action on their behalf. There are some restrictions that apply, including incapacitation, eligibility and types of damages that can be recovered. What counts as incapacitation?...

When it comes to dangers faced on Florida roads, anything is possible. Trees can come down due to high winds. Large puddles can form in the road due to heavy rain. Thick fog can impact visibility. According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 1.2 million crashes across the U.S. each year...

When a piece of debris suddenly appears in the road, there may be very little you can do to avoid a crash. If you're lucky enough, you might have enough time to stop or swerve out of the way. Road debris often results in serious crashes on Florida roadways. Here are some examples how: Hitting...

Hit-and-run crashes in Florida among highest in US, according to new data Hit-and-run accidents can be some of the most frustrating and complicated car accidents. They’re also very common in Florida, according to recent statistics, which ranks Florida third nationwide for the most hit-and-run accidents by state, according to the Sarasota Herald Tribune. “We have...