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When Improving Your Health Turns Tragic
Anyone who has followed “The Biggest Loser” on TV has watched contestants fall off the back of a treadmill, or otherwise need treatment for exercise-related injuries. While a TV weight loss contestant has the luxury of small group training and paramedics on hand (albeit behind the scenes), for most people falling off the back… Read More »
Knowing Local Roadway Laws Helps Prevent Accidents in Florida
Jacksonville is often the first stop out-of-state visitors make as they drive south toward the ever-popular tourist destinations in Orlando, greater Miami and the Florida Keys. But car accidents have ruined many tourists’ vacation plans. If you are visiting Florida from another state, keep a few things in mind while heading south on I-95… Read More »
Can a Slip and Fall Cause Serious Injury?
While most people do not think of slip and fall as a source of serious injury, it can be. Severe complications and even death can result from a fall. When dangerous premises lead to a harmful accident, a Jacksonville slip and fall attorney can investigate and help you evaluate the prospects of pursuing a… Read More »
How Does Strict Liability Relate to Defective Product Cases?
How Does Strict Liability Relate to Defective Product Cases? For the most part, attorneys bring defective product cases based on the law of strict liability. Strict liability allows them to pursue a product liability action without having to prove negligence, breach of warranty, nuisance or other legal grounds. When a dangerous product seriously harms… Read More »
What Can You Do to Avoid an Animal Attack or Dog Bite?
What Can You Do to Avoid an Animal Attack or Dog Bite? Dog bites can cause serious injuries, and owners are liable for damages. However, understanding when a dog is about to attack or is prone to biting can help you and your loved ones avoid dog bites. In the event that you suffer… Read More »
What Are Nursing Home Residents’ Rights?
What Are Nursing Home Residents’ Rights? Nursing home residents have rights under Florida statutes, and nursing home abuse or negligence is a violation of their statutory rights. If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, consult with a Jacksonville nursing home negligence attorney about taking legal action…. Read More »
What Is Stacked and Unstacked Auto Insurance Coverage?
What Is Stacked and Unstacked Auto Insurance Coverage? Stacked and unstacked auto insurance only applies to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and not to the bodily-injury coverage included in an auto insurance policy. Jacksonville uninsured and underinsured motorist attorneys can review your policy, explain how your coverage relates to your accident and determine what… Read More »
What is the Florida Permanent Injury Threshold in an Auto Accident?
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means in most injury accidents your insurance coverage pays for damages up to your policy limits. However, when damages are serious and beyond your policy’s limits, a Jacksonville auto accident attorney can determine whether the other party in the accident can be held at fault. By suing… Read More »
Is Your Injury Catastrophic?
Some injuries are serious and others rise to the level of catastrophic. One thing is certain — the medical costs and economic income loss associated with catastrophic injuries can be extreme. If you or a loved one suffers from severe, permanent injuries caused by someone else’s negligence, find out how a catastrophic injury attorney… Read More »
When Can You Recover Emotional Distress Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Damages such as medical expenses, property damage and lost wages are tangible damages that plaintiffs pursue in personal injury cases. In addition, when an injury case meets certain legal qualifications, plaintiffs sometimes can recover damages for emotional distress. A personal injury attorney in Jacksonville can evaluate your case and consult about your right to… Read More »
