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Most personal injury claims include causation as a required legal element. That means you must prove causation to win. In these claims, no matter how serious the defendantās misconduct, there is no liability if there is no causal link between the misconduct and the harm that the victim is complaining of. How Causation Works in…
Florida reported over 401,540 car accidents in its most recent Crash Facts Report. These traffic accidents caused over 250,000 injuries and deaths. The cost to Floridaās economy was nearly $11 billion in medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. The vast majority of these crashes were preventable. Specifically, you can trace the cause of most…
Your body experiences enormous stress during a car accident. You can strike your seat belt, door, window, steering wheel, and headrest. These impacts can bruise soft tissues and even break bones. But even if you do not hit anything, you can get injured by the whipping forces on your body as it thrashes around. Many…
Head injuries happen often. Traffic collisions, falls, and workplace accidents can produce a bump to the head or face. These injuries can fracture bones, damage soft tissues, and even injure your brain. The result of head trauma will depend on the structures that got injured. Some common outcomes include pain, bleeding, confusion, and disfigurement. As…
PICC lines are similar to IV lines, but theyāre intended for long-term use. Unfortunately, many patients have found that an improperly placed PICC line brings a high risk for injury and infection. If you or a loved one have had medical treatment that involved the use of a PICC line, you should be aware of…
Anesthesia is an essential part of modern medicine and surgical practices. Depending on a patient’s needs and the complexity of their procedure, the use of anesthesia as part of a medical operation can range from local anesthesia that numbs a small part of the body to general anesthesia that renders the patient unconscious. When administered…
A personal injury claim arises if you suffer a physical injury that Florida personal injury law holds someone else liable for. Typically, the liable party is either the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. āLost wagesā is just one component of the compensation you might receive if you file a personal injury claim. In some…
Florida is home to numerous noteworthy distinctions, from being home to the oldest inhabited city in the United States to serving as the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, it also sees more traffic accidents than many other states in the country. There are approximately 400,000 traffic…
The safety of your children should always be at the forefront of your mind. To this point, many people are unsure whether they should continue using their child’s car seat after a car accident. If you have found yourself asking this question, read on. This article will provide some tips on what to do with…
West Palm Beach sees more than its share of car accidents. Most accident victims settle their claims via private settlement. The question then becomes, āHow much are you going to settle for?ā Many factors determine the value of your initial settlement, and you shouldnāt settle for a dime less than your claim is worth. Factor…
Car accident claims are the most common of all personal injury claims in West Palm Beach and elsewhere. After a car accident, the typical progression of events is that the police arrive, and an officer gathers information that will generate a āpolice reportā (known in Florida as a crash report). You might have to wait…
A personal injury lawsuit is a legal action where you ask a court to award you compensation from the pocketbook of someone who you believe is responsible for an injury that you suffered. There are many steps to effectively filing a lawsuit in Florida, both before and after you first notify a court of your…
You have probably seen the phrase āfree consultationā on billboards, TV commercials, and print advertisements for lawyers. But unless you have hired a lawyer, you might not know how these consultations work. These consultations give you and the injury lawyer time to discuss your situation. You will explain your personal injuries and how you received…
A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine estimated that as many as 250,000 people die yearly due to medical errors and mistakes. Medical malpractice occurs so frequently that a 2022 article found that one out of three medical providers will be sued for malpractice at least once in their careers. Medical malpractice is a broad…
When you are involved in a car accident in Florida, you are required to stop and exchange information with the other driver. In some cases, you might be required to file a car accident report. Below are FAQs about car accident reports in Florida. When Do I Need to File a Florida Car Accident Report?…
Accidents can produce countless kinds of injuries, including injuries along the spinal cord, and more specifically, the spinal discs. Herniated discs in the cervical spine are some of the most common types of disc injuries. They cause significant pain and discomfort.Ā What Are Spinal Discs? The spine is a complex structure and one of the…
Although drivers are often confused about the right-of-way rules in Florida, laws are on the books that clearly establish who has the right-of-way in most, if not all, traffic situations. Having a firm grasp of these laws will help you avoid getting in a car accident or facing liability for causing one. At Stop Signs…
Birthing complications can be terrifying, especially when the health and life of the baby are at risk. Umbilical cord prolapse, or UCP, is a complication that can develop before or during delivery. It occurs when the umbilical cord exits the cervix before the baby. The umbilical cord is the connection between the mother and the…
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur each year in Florida. Florida law imposes certain reporting obligations on you even if the accident was not your fault. Failing to report an accident could also result in adverse financial consequences in the event that a personal injury claim arises. Legal Consequences The legal consequences you face…
Involuntary eviction of nursing home residents is the number one complaint about nursing homes, exceeding even claims of nursing home abuse. Wrongful evictions of nursing home residents have been on the rise in recent years. Shockingly, in many cases, nursing homes send residents to hotels or even to homeless shelters without even notifying the families. …
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