Recent Blog Posts
Scooter Accidents
Mopeds and scooters are both less expensive and more convenient modes of transportation than traditional four-wheeled automobiles. Even tourists gravitate towards renting them, whether by the hour or the day, for easy travel around town. West Palm Beach is a great place to ride a scooter, too, considering our fantastic weather. There are easy-to-see… Read More »
Tax Exemptions for First Responders
The work of a first responder is dangerous. In fact, first responders such as EMTs, firefighters, and police officers are all on the top 10 list of most dangerous occupations, according to Time. Dangers include traffic collisions, violence, working around toxic substances, smoke inhalation, burns, and severe psychological injury that can lead to depression,… Read More »
Occupational Loss of Limb
Losing a limb or body part is incredibly traumatic regardless of how it happened. Losing a finger poses difficulties performing tasks that you were once used to doing mindlessly, such as tying a shoe or typing an email. Losing a foot or a leg presents even more lifestyle changes and adaptations that you and… Read More »
Collateral Source Rule
When an individual sustains a personal injury due to another person’s negligence, the legal question on most victims’ minds is how they are going to afford medical care to take care of themselves in the future. When several parties are involved in an accident, things get complicated. Generally, when more parties are involved, there… Read More »
Broken Bones
Broken bones, or fractures, are quite common during severe workplace accidents and injuries caused by negligent drivers or property owners. Unfortunately, depending on your specific type of fracture, the recovery period could be lengthy and the economic cost exceedingly great. Simple Fracture A simple fracture or closed fracture is one that does not penetrate… Read More »
Denied Mold Claim
Was your mold claim denied by your homeowners’ insurance provider, or did they offer a settlement that is simply far too low to repair the damage? If so, there is still hope. A large percentage of mold claims are denied the first time around by insurance companies, and you may have nothing to worry… Read More »
Eye Injuries
Personal Injury and Unsafe Products: Car Collisions, Slip and Falls, and More Most eye injuries caused by auto collisions are due to air bags and broken glass. Some airbags have been recalled because of their tendency to cause facial burns and serious eye wounds, sometimes causing blindness. If you were injured in a crash… Read More »
Roof Damage
What is the most important part of the house? The foundation, walls, or the roof? There is no true answer to that because without one, everything fails. However, the roof is the most likely to suffer damage in Florida. Whether your roof damage was caused by a tropical storm or subpar construction, your homeowners’… Read More »
Firework Injuries
Fireworks are used to celebrate special occasions such as New Year’s Eve and Independence Day. However, when not used properly in a safe environment, fireworks can easily make a fun social event turn into a personal injury nightmare. Fireworks and firecrackers can cause second or third degree burns, blindness, and even loss of fingers… Read More »
Occupational Traffic Collisions
Not all traffic collisions happen on the way to work. Some happen at work. The later was the case for a 25-year-old employee of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, according to WCTV Eyewitness News. The worker was tragically killed when his vehicle veered off the road… Read More »
