Every year, there seems to be an “it” product that becomes wildly popular with consumers. Sometimes it’s a toy or a smartphone, sometimes it’s an article of clothing or new kitchen appliance. The most recent “it” item could be the hoverboard. Hoverboards have become quite popular in recent months and a quick search online brings up tens of thousands of videos of people using the mobile gadget. Unfortunately for many new owners of hoverboards, using
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Miami Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses 6 Common Injuries in CMV Wrecks
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) cause more accidents than most people realize. TheFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that more than 4,000 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2013. Over the last decade, 73,000 truck crashes caused injuries. Many of these victims turned to a truck accident lawyer for help recovering lost income, health-care expenses and other damages.
Continue readingFDOT looking for ways to stop wrong-way crashes once and for all
Back in April, the Florida Department of Transportation released a rather eye-opening and altogether frightening study concerning the incidence of wrong-way crashes in the state from 2009 to 2013.
Continue readingCan a Facebook Post Threaten My Personal-Injury Claim? Orlando Accident Lawyer Investigates
Living in the Information Age is certainly convenient, but there are some drawbacks to worldwide Internet access. In particular, people can find personal information about others with a few clicks of the mouse. Facebook and other social media networks are common sites for data mining. According to the American Bar Association, insurance companies are using these pages to gather evidence that helps them devalue or deny claims. If you are making a claim against another
Continue readingConsumer Product Safety Commission investigating hoverboards
It was supposed to be “the” gift for Christmas last year. Just before the gift-giving holiday, though, reports started coming in about the hoverboard bursting in to flames when charging. That was quickly followed by video compilations of people falling when using the hoverboard.
Continue readingCompensation can help cover costly final expenses
Losing a loved one in a tragic accident is something that is very difficult to cope with for many reasons. One of the things that might make it difficult is that you might end up having to struggle to try to bury your loved one because funerals are very expensive. We know that you are ready to lay your loved one to rest. You probably don’t want to have to put off burying your loved
Continue reading5 Tips to Help Truckers Avoid Accidents in Florida – Insights from a Tampa Personal-Injury Attorney
Truckers may be the most experienced drivers in Florida, but preventing accidents requires constant vigilance. Fatigue, distractions and speeding can cause potentially fatal crashes. If you suffer an injury in a collision – whether you were the truck driver or in another vehicle – a personal-injury attorney can explain your legal options.
Continue readingHosting a Super Bowl Party? You May Be Liable for Your Guests – Tampa Car Accident Attorney Explains
The Super Bowl is a perfect time to enjoy food, drinks and fun with family and friends. However, it is important to be responsible – especially if you are hosting a party at your home.
Continue readingSurvey reveals 7 most common reasons for malpractice claims
As advanced and sophisticated as medical care is these days, there are still no guarantees that any procedure or course of treatment will be successful and free of complications. However, there are ways to minimize these risks in order to keep patients safe and healthy. Unfortunately, sometimes these measure get ignored or overlooked and it is the patients who ultimately pay the price. While we certainly hope that no one is the victim of a
Continue readingWas I the Victim of a Medication Mistake? Insights from a Fort Lauderdale Personal-Injury Lawyer
Modern medicines have helped prolong people’s lives and treat diseases that were once thought to be incurable. In certain situations, though, these powerful drugs can be deadly. If the patient receives the wrong medicine or dosage, or if the drug interacts with another medicine, then the result could be a serious medical complication. According to the National Patient Safety Foundation, medication mistakes affect 1.5 million people in the United States each year. Of these, 1.3
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