Florida has many services offering personal injury attorney referrals. These services, heavily advertised in the media, promise to put injury victims in touch with attorneys who can help them. While such services can help victims find an attorney, representatives of the American Bar Association note that customers may wish to…
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Holiday Injuries You Can Avoid
While the holidays can be a time for gratitude, family, and friends, they can also be a time when certain injuries and accidents are more likely to happen: 1) Slip and fall accidents. Many Florida slip and fall accidents take place during the holiday season. The weather sometimes gets very…
Personal Injury Victims Will Have New Facility in Florida
The University of South Florida will team up with five facilities that are part of the Hospital Corporation of America in order to create a Florida-wide trauma network. At least of the facilities, Blake Medical Center, also plans to open a trauma center. The goal of the network is to…
Florida Court of Appeals May Permit Florida Personal Injury Patients to Sue Cities
The Florida Court of Appeals is allowing a driver to sue the Florida city of Boca Raton for negligence, potentially creating a precedent for other drivers injured in a similar manner. The case, Marion v. City of Boca Raton, involves driver Elizabeth Marion, who was driving through the intersection of…
Are You Aware of a Florida Personal Injury Risk? Here’s How to Make a Difference
In many cases, Florida personal injuries, including Florida spinal cord injuries, burn injuries and other permanent injuries, are quite preventable. In many cases, obvious or noticeable hazards exist which can lead to injury. When these dangers are not removed, an injury often takes place. The good news is that there…
Florida Personal Injury Fraud
According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and other groups, a poor economy has resulted in an increase in insurance fraud. In some cases, people are burning their own possessions – such as their own cars – for a payout or in order to stop having to pay insurance. In…
Cautions Issued About Fair and Amusement Rides – They Cause Florida Personal Injury Claims Each Year
Now that fall fair season is here, many Florida residents are taking advantage of the beautiful fall Florida weather to visit amusement parks and rides. While most of these rides are safe and provide a harmless amusement, each year, some people are injured on these rides. Florida injuries to minors…
Keeping Your Florida Personal Injury Legal Costs Under Control
Many people who have been involved in a Florida slip and fall accident, car accident, or have sustained a serious injury some other way face financial challenges as well as pain and other problems associated with the injury itself. Often, a person who has sustained an injury must miss work…
What to Do if You Need a Florida Personal Injury Attorney But Don’t Have the Money
If you have been in a Florida car accident or have sustained an injury that may result in a legal claim or lawsuit, you will need to a good Florida personal injury lawyer to represent you. However, many people who have a legitimate case worry about contacting an attorney because…
Finding an Attorney for Your Florida Personal Injury Case
If you have been injured in a Florida car accident or have sustained an injury through someone’s negligence or carelessness, you will likely need a Florida personal injury attorney to advise you of your legal rights and to help you understand your options. If you have never worked with a…