Any person who has been hurt in a motor vehicle accident knows that the aftermath can be much worse than other people realize. Often, it is not as simple as getting a car fixed, taking some aspirin and staying off your feet for a few days. There can also be medical bills, missed work, total loss of vehicle and other consequences that people may not have anticipated.
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Top 4 Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers – Advice from a Miami Car Accident Lawyer
Teenagers are more likely to cause an accident than any other demographic. In fact, collisions are the number-one cause of teenage deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If your child was injured in a wreck, or if you suffered an injury due to a negligent teen driver, then a car accident lawyer may be able to help.
Continue readingHow can I tell if my child’s car seat is safe?
When you have a child, keeping your precious bundle of joy safe is critical. One way that you can do this is to ensure that the car seat you use for your little one is safe. There are several points that you have to consider if you are trying to decide if the car seat is suitable for your child.
Continue reading3 Steps to Take after a Wrongful Death – Tips from an Orlando Personal-Injury Attorney
The loss of a loved one is always a traumatic experience. This is especially true if the death was the result of another person’s negligence. If the deceased was a primary source of income, then surviving family members may struggle to pay bills. However, the person who caused the death may be liable for the loss of future income, medical expenses, funeral costs and other damages. Filing a successful lawsuit is a legally complex process.
Continue readingAl Salam Restaurant patrons injured by minivan crash
When you are eating lunch at a restaurant, you don’t expect that you will be run over by a vehicle. People at the Al Salam Restaurant in Plantation were in for a horrible surprise when they were eating on a Monday afternoon at around 2:30. A driver who was at the eatery to pick up a take-out order ran through the facade of the restaurant.
Continue readingSurvivors of wrongful death victims have rights
The death of a loved one can leave friends and family members devastated. The grief and sadness can be overwhelming, making it all but impossible to cope with that loss. To make matters worse, many people also experience significant amounts of anger if the death was caused by the action or inaction of another person. In these situations, it can be understandably difficult to see past these emotions or feel as though you have any
Continue readingMiami Medical Malpractice Lawyer Discusses Prenatal Negligence and Delivery Errors during Childbirth
There is no experience that can match the trauma of a childbirth injury. This is especially true if the injury was preventable. All too often, complications during or before delivery are the results of oversights from nurses or physicians. Childbirth injuries are more common than you might expect. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States, between six and eight have some form
Continue readingTampa Car Accident Lawyer Discusses the Top 4 Brain Injuries from Vehicle Wrecks in Florida
Even small collisions can have serious repercussions. Trauma to the head or back is especially severe, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 14 percent of brain injuries happen during car accidents. Treating these injuries often requires ongoing care, but with the help of a brain injury attorney, victims may be able to recover compensation via a civil lawsuit.
Continue readingWhy size matters when it comes to road safety
It should not come as a surprise to any Florida motorist that motorcycles can more a little more difficult to see on the road than a truck or car. They are smaller, have a single headlight and can easily be obscured by other objects on the road. However, this does not mean that they can be ignored by other drivers. Motorcyclists have the same rights on the road as any other motorist. Unfortunately, many drivers
Continue readingDo I Have a Product Liability Claim? Facts from an Orlando Personal-Injury Attorney
When consumers purchase new products and use them as intended, they do not expect to suffer an injury. Unfortunately, defects in the design, manufacturing or vending of products can cause serious harm. If you were injured due to a product malfunction, then a personal-injury attorney may be able to help you recover medical expenses, lost income and other damages.
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