Category Archives: Personal Injury
Motorcycle Accident Statistics Don’t Look Very Good
You can just see with your own eyes why a motorcycle accident is different from a car accident that involves two cars. Those differences that you see bear out the statistics of motorcycle accidents, which paint a grim picture for those who enjoy motorcycles. Fatalities on the Rise The number of people killed in… Read More »
President’s Fall Highlights The Dangers Of Slip And Fall Accidents
Just days ago, at an Air Force Academy graduation, the President of the United States fell over a sandbag that was on the ground, by the podium where he was to speak. He was, thankfully fine–but there is a lesson here: even if arguably the most protected human being in the world can still… Read More »
Small Holes In The Ground Can Do Big Damage
When people fall, it’s natural to think that they fall on or over something. But what about in something? That often gets less attention but it does happen—people do fall into holes in the ground. We’re not necessarily talking about a giant hole that someone falls deep down into, or a sinkhole, although both… Read More »
Is A New Traffic Signal Color On The Way? Maybe, And Not Soon
Since we were kids, we were taught to look out for the red, yellow and green traffic signals and learn what they mean. Everywhere you go, in any state in the nation these three colors are there, all meaning the same thing. It seems like these three colors will never change, and nothing will… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Rear End Accident Liability Presumption
Rear end accidents in Florida are quite common. When they do happen, accident victims have one thing that can help them in their case: The presumption of liability in rear end accident cases. Proof in Car Accident Cases Normally, when there is a car accident case, the victim needs to prove two things. The… Read More »
Insurance Issues In Rideshare Accident Cases
In a standard car accident, insurance issues can be confusing for the average person. Some policies cover some things, some don’t, sometimes you use your own insurance, sometimes you don’t. But things get even more confusing when you are in a rideshare accident. Rideshare Accident Cases Can be Complex Rideshare companies like Uber and… Read More »
What Is An Inference And How Is It Used In An Injury Case?
You probably know that in your car accident case, you have to prove that the Defendant was negligent. That means putting on the evidence you need to show every part of your case. Or does it? Using Inferences Actually, there are some things in your personal injury case that you don’t have to prove,… Read More »
Tort Reform Changes In Florida Mean Defendants Get Away With Careless Behavior
Recently, the Florida legislature passed new laws, called “tort reform.” Tort reform is a word that is sold to the public as being helpful to society, or avoiding lawsuits, but really what tort reform does is hurt victims, and make it easier for careless Defendants to get away with their actions. Regardless of what… Read More »
Dealing With Pre-Existing Injuries In Your Case
In any personal injury case, causation is an issue. To win your case, you have to not only prove that the other side was negligent, but that the negligence caused your actual injury. In many cases, this is easy to prove. If you are healthy, and you are hit by a car, and immediately… Read More »
Can Both Parties To An Injury Lawsuit Be Liable For An Accident?
In some car accidents, it is clear who is at fault. Rear end accidents, or someone running a red light make it clear who caused the accident and who didn’t. But sometimes, it isn’t so easy to tell who caused an accident. And that means that both parties to the accident point the finger… Read More »
