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Category Archives: Personal Injury
Hidden Dangers at Day Care
When the baby boy’s parents dropped him off at daycare, they expected the environment to be safe. In fact, the facility was far from it. Kim Blanchette had been running an unlicensed home day care center in Ocala with improper safety standards. After the one-year-old died in Blanchette’s illegal daycare center, she told police… Read More »
Slip and Falls are No Laughing Matter
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls lead to more than one million emergency room visits every year. This type of accident can result in serious injuries such as sprains, bone fractures or traumatic brain injuries. It can even result in death. Under Florida law, a person injured in a slip… Read More »
A Good Samaritan is Not Always Good
In Broward County, a Good Samaritan recently helped save the life of a young boy. The 10-year-old was climbing a tree, but slipped and fell onto a fence. A passerby saw the injured boy and applied pressure to his puncture wounds. Rescue personnel took the boy to the hospital with critical injuries, but the… Read More »
What If I Can’t Afford a Lawyer?
After an accident, money may be tight. You may be out of work and facing a mountain of medical bills. If someone else is at fault for your injuries, a civil lawsuit can get you the compensation you deserve. This may include medical expenses, lost wages and even your pain and suffering. Though you… Read More »
Riding ATVs Can Result in Injury, Death and Civil Liability
Unfortunately, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are more common than you think. When a 13-year-old Florida resident went for a ride on a friend’s ATV, she crashed into a tree and later died. Her parents brought a negligence lawsuit against the owners of the ATV and their son, who allowed the girl to ride the… Read More »
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
On a routine shopping trip to Wal-Mart, a Port St. Lucie man had a freak accident. A sign fell down from an improperly assembled display, and it cause Tom Papakalodoukas to slip. The fall resulted in a torn bicep tendon, which is now permanently deformed. In a recent lawsuit, a court ordered Wal-Mart to… Read More »
Asbestos Exposure is Often Deadly
According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, Florida has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related deaths in the nation. Florida is ranked second and follows closely behind the top spot, California. Prior to 1975, asbestos was a commonly used construction material. It was in homes, schools and offices across the nation…. Read More »
How to Avoid a Ladder Accident
Many people hold the superstitious belief that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. However, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), climbing a ladder is the real danger. The CPSC reports that approximately 240,000 Americans suffered from a ladder-related injury in 2011. Some basic ladder safety precautions can help prevent an accident…. Read More »
The Terrible Aftermath of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are more common than we think. In the United States, there are more than 1.4 million TBIs reported every year. Unfortunately, the Sunshine State is a hotbed for these devastating accidents. Nearly 97,000 TBI cases a year come from Florida. Like many injuries, TBIs come in a range of degrees…. Read More »
What to Do When a Dog Bites
A South Carolina family is sadly acquainted with the dangers that dogs can pose to children. Chantel and Quintin McGrew’s infant was mauled by one of their dogs a few years ago, and another of their children was recently bitten on the face by a different family dog. In the United States, dogs reportedly… Read More »
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