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Stairs Can Be More Dangerous Than You May Think

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

It just so happens in life that there are things that we use or do every day, usually without any problem. Because of that, we tend to overlook how dangerous they actually are. One of those things is the stairwell, or stairs, which, if not properly maintained or taken care of, can lead to… Read More »

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Court Finds Pool With Two Shallow Ends Could Be Dangerous

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

As a general rule, homeowners and residences with pools are not liable to people who are injured in their pools, so long as the injury is from the normal, common usage of the pool, and so long as there is nothing hidden or unusual about the pool that would make it dangerous. The logic… Read More »

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Be Wary About Using Litigation Funding Companies

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

When you have a personal injury case, you may not be in a position to wait long enough for your case to resolve, whether that is by settling, or by going to a trial. That’s why the idea of litigation funding may be a good idea. However, looking closer, litigation funding can be very… Read More »

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Traffic Deaths Are Up…But Why?

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

In the first part of 2020, many of us stayed home, didn’t go to work, and didn’t go out anywhere—we were shut in because of the pandemic. So you would expect that traffic fatalities would have decreased in 2020. Actually, over time, with more technology and sensors in our cars than we’ve ever had,… Read More »

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How Will You Pay Your Medical Bills After An Accident?

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

If you are in an accident, you probably have a lot of questions, and the worries about your health are starting to mount–understandably. One thing you may also start to worry about is how you are supposed to pay for medical care, given how expensive medical attention can be. After a Car Accident How… Read More »

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Should You Sign A Confidentiality Clause In Your Personal Injury Settlement?

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

If your personal injury case, if your case settles, the other side will want you to sign a confidentiality agreement. Whether that’s a good idea for you is something to discuss with your personal injury attorney, but knowing what a confidentiality clause is, may help you decide what to do. Why Do They Want… Read More »

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Nail Salons Can Lead To Serious Injuries

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

For many people, getting nails and toes done is a luxury, and perhaps a fun afternoon out with friends. You probably don’t expect an outing to the local salon to be dangerous, but that’s exactly what can happen if you aren’t careful. How Careful is Your Salon? Have you noticed that when you go… Read More »

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Wrongful Death And Survivor Suits: What’s The Difference?

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

When someone is in an accident, and then passes away, many people believe that there is always a wrongful death lawsuit that can be filed. But many forget that Florida also has a survivor’s statute, which, at least on the surface, appears to do the same thing. So what’s the difference between a wrongful… Read More »

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Do Businesses Need To Have Defibrillators Installed?

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

When someone has a cardiac event, there is the perception that it’s nature taking its course. There is nothing that anyone (outside of a doctor or hospital) can do when someone dies, or suffers an injury from a cardiac event. But that is not exactly the case, because of the existence of automated external… Read More »

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The Basics Of Personal Injury Protection Insurance

By Kelly Barcia Nuñez |

Many years ago, the Florida legislature realized that when people are in car accidents, they need access to medical attention quickly, and to some extent, they may also need some of the money they are losing by being out of work. That’s why they created personal injury protection insurance, or PIP. What is PIP… Read More »

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