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Personal Injury Claims Regarding AirBNB, VRBO, and Other House-Sharing Services

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When you slip on a cracked floor at your own home, there is generally no one to blame other than yourself for not taking care of the defective condition. The same cannot be said when you are on another’s property. A lawsuit was recently filed in Pinellas County Civil Court against AirBNB, according to… Read More »

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Deadly Construction Falls

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Amidst the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) initiative “National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction,” one Jacksonville worker was killed and another critically injured in a workplace construction fall, as reported by Jacksonville.com. The two men were standing on top of a wooden crate, which was itself set on top of a… Read More »

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West Palm Beach Dog Bites

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While most dog bites do not even break the skin, a small percentage cause severe or even irreparable physical and psychological damage. In fact, Florida has the second highest number of dog attacks in the nation. If you or a loved one was injured by a dog, you may be able to collect compensation… Read More »

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Have You Been Injured by an Uber Driver?

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Uber, the popular online application that allows for people to hire drivers within their area, has taken off in recent years, to the chagrin of taxi and limo companies. Uber is less expensive and, according to its user base, more convenient. But unlike taxi and limo services, Uber drivers do not have to go… Read More »

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Personal Injury in Schools

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The victims of serious physical injuries are not always adults involved in traffic collisions. Children of all ages get hurt too and not just skinned knees from recess. Unfortunately, inexcusable injuries occur on school grounds all the time and responsibility for these injuries may fall onto the shoulders of the school. Negligent school districts… Read More »

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In the Mind of the Judge: Employee Plausibility and Demeanor

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There are well over 200 fatal occupational injuries in Florida every year, and tens of thousands of injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With all those cases, and thousands ending up in the hands of judges, how are the final decisions made? The Power of a Judge in Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’… Read More »

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Workplace Accidents to Become Easier for Employers to Hide

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Unfortunately for employees, their workplaces may become less safe in the near future due to a new law that was passed in early April. The law will weaken the requirements for employers to report employee injuries and illnesses. Specifically, the law will decrease the amount of time that employers within hazardous industries are required… Read More »

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Common Slip and Fall Injuries

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The leading cause of unintentional injuries treated in emergency department visits throughout U.S. hospitals is falling. Every year, roughly 10 million Americans seek emergency medical care after falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But what do these injuries entail? Below are some of the most common types of severe… Read More »

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a sudden jarring of the brain. This happens from a blow, jolt, or penetrating object, such as a nail or other piece of metal. The brain is an incredibly delicate organ, and, of course, maintaining its health is extremely important. While most TBI victims recover within… Read More »

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Is Your Employer Meeting OSHA’s Standards?

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All employers must adhere to state and federal laws when it comes to workplace safety and sanitation. Employees who are injured on the job or come down with a workplace illness deserve to be financially and medically compensated through Florida’s no-fault workers’ compensation system. Only when an employer expresses egregious negligence or malicious intent… Read More »

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