A truck accident in Florida may not be caused by driver error, but by a load that is not secure. If the load comes loose while driving, the shift in weight can cause the truck to go out of control, or the loss of the load from the back of an open truck could cause other vehicles to crash. To prevent this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has very strict rules about how loads
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Foreseeable risk is crucial to inadequate security lawsuits
Many Florida residents regularly experience situations that sometimes places their safety in jeopardy. Choosing to use an ATM machine in the early hours of the day while in a sketchy neighborhood is sometimes a perilous decision. Likewise, enjoying a drink at an establishment that is well-known for fights erupting between patrons can also prove to be a risky proposition.
Continue readingTips for finding the best rehab center in Florida
For injuries or disease that result in paralysis, you need to find an excellent rehab center in Florida. Rehab often goes on long after initial treatment, and it can have a profound impact. How do you find the best center? First, you need to talk to representatives at every facility that you consider to ensure that they’ve worked with other people who have your exact disability. This experience is crucial, as it means you’ll get
Continue readingFlat tire leads to traumatic brain injury for exceptional teen
On Jan. 11, an unfortunate series of events resulted in an 18-year-old girl fighting for her life after a freak car accident. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was in the passenger seat of a vehicle that had stopped along a stretch of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway in the Tampa Bay, Florida, area.
Continue readingBreaking down fatality statistics in Florida
When determining how many people are killed in car accidents in Florida and across the United States, you can look at the overall numbers to see which states are most dangerous, but they don’t actually tell the whole story. States with more land area, more roads and a higher population are almost always going to rank higher in overall accidents and deaths. Instead, it is wise to break things down and look at the accidents
Continue readingUnderstanding children’s food allergies and premises liability
Food allergies are a legitimate concern for many parents of school-age children. These parents often have to navigate the daily minefield posed by peanut or gluten-based food items that are often available to their children at school.
Continue readingTeens hurt in Florida parasailing accident get settlement
Two teens were seriously injured back in 2013 in a parasailing accident. They were sailing as a storm blew in, and the high winds caused the line connecting them to the boat to snap, releasing the parasail while it was high in the air. The winds then swirled and carried it over the land, where the two girls slammed into a high-rise hotel and then fell down onto an SUV.
Continue readingWhat exactly is a jackknife truck accident?
The term, “jackknife accident” is often used to describe a truck accident where the trailer of a tractor-trailer combination skids towards the front of the vehicle. The resulting accident looks very much like the closing of a folding knife as the cab and trailer fold into a V-shaped pattern, hence the nickname.
Continue readingHow does a brain injury impact the family?
If you have a loved one who has suffered from a brain injury in California, it can be tough on the whole family. From the initial treatment to the rehab, the family is very involved, often as caregivers. It is important to understand how this works and to know all of your legal options during this difficult time.
Continue readingRemaining positive after suffering a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries can happen to any of us in a variety of ways. Car accidents, injuries suffered during a workplace accident and even errors made during surgery can all result in victims suffering damage to their spinal cords. In fact, it’s estimated that tens of thousands of people each year suffer some form of paralysis as a result of spinal cord injuries.
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