When you go to a business such as a hotel or store, you don’t expect that you will be the victim of a vicious attack. There are some instances in which patrons of businesses are attacked in parking lots, unlit areas or other places on the premises. In those cases, the patron might opt to seek compensation from the business for his or her injuries. Being injured in an attack of any sort is a
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Insurance coverage in most Florida car accidents
Most Florida motorists already know this but anyone operating a motor vehicle within the state must carry at least a minimum of insurance required by state law. This includes $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance and an additional amount of $10,000 worth of property damage liability insurance. Under the state’s minimum requirement motorists are eligible to have a deductible of up to $2,000 for the PIP insurance coverage, and a deductible of $500 for the
Continue readingBrain injury deaths draw attention to Florida hospitals
A Jacksonville, Florida, woman believes that a decision to take her child to the wrong hospital played a role in her child’s death. The incident that led to the death of the woman’s son occurred on April 20, 2012. According to the mother, she was nearby as her nine-year-old son was struck by a car and knocked unconscious.
Continue readingSeptember is spinal cord injury awareness month
Across many parts of the country, September brings to mind brightly colored fall leaves, breezy temperatures and pumpkin-flavored everything. While Florida may skip the fall leaves and cooler temperatures, September is also Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Spinal cord injuries affect people of every age, location and demographic every year, and the results can be devastating. At the most general level, a spinal cord injury is an injury that results in damage to the spinal
Continue readingTruck accident scene investigation is crucial
If you are a Florida motorist injured after a collision with a commercial tractor-trailer, there are several things you need to know. Under Florida law, an immediate investigation by police and other authorities will commence. Florida state statutes provide certain protections to individuals involved in accidents so that they will truthfully cooperate with investigators about what happened while also preserving their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
Continue readingHow long after an accident do I have to file a lawsuit?
The very first step for victims of a car wreck or other accident is to ensure they receive treatment for their injuries and take some time to heal. Victims may be worried about how soon they need to file a lawsuit, but under Florida law, the general statute of limitations for actions founded on negligence is four years. This would include civil litigation against the at-fault party in a car accident or a negligent landlord
Continue readingIs my employer responsible for inadequate security issues?
Convenience stores offer consumers the benefit of purchasing items quickly and at times when larger stores are closed for business. Due to their smaller staff sizes and longer hours, convenience stores often become targets of crime. The Florida state legislature has recognized the growing dangers associated with robbery and other crimes committed against convenience store employees. Florida Statute section 812.173 has addressed this problem directly by requiring convenience store owners to install certain items within
Continue readingCommon sense tips for preventing traumatic brain injury
Many people associate traumatic brain injury with falls. Indeed, as people age, they are more likely to have balance and mobility issues that can cause serious falls. However, people of any age can sustain a TBI under a variety of circumstances. The website TraumaticBrainInjury.com notes that common sense measures are often the best way to guard against TBI. The site discusses four causes of TBI and what people can do to prevent it. These are
Continue readingTruck accident with unbelievable cause was caught on camera
Taking the city bus isn’t something that most people would expect to land them in the hospital, but that was the outcome of a ride on the Jacksonville Traffic Authority bus passengers last month when the bus was slammed into by a Freightliner. The accident didn’t involve only the bus and truck. A corner store was also damaged in the accident. The reason for the accident might make some of our Florida readers shake their
Continue readingFlorida has a state program to assist spinal cord injury victims
Injuries to an individual’s brain and spinal cord can reduce their level of functioning within their community. For that reason, the state enacted Florida Statutes 381.76 with the purpose of providing necessary services to victims of traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries. The goal of the legislation is to use funds taken from traffic-related fines and licensing fees to help return Floridians with brain and spinal cord injuries to their communities with appropriate functionality.
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