Accidents involving commercial trucks in Florida can result in major injuries and substantial property damage. Unfortunately, these incidents can also leave local victims struggling to recover as they battle insurance carriers and legal teams for their rightful compensation. If you have been harmed in a truck accident in Florida, understanding how liability gets determined and…
If you have injuries because someone else’s dog bit you, it’s time to understand how Florida’s dog bite laws can affect you. These claims are not quite the same as traditional injury cases, as there are specific laws in place revolving around dog bite incidents. Here, we want to review the state’s dog bite laws….
You put yourself into this situation, so you assumed the risk and should have to deal with the injuries or property damage that occurred. In a nutshell, that’s pretty much what the alleged negligent party or their insurance carrier are going to say when you file a personal injury claim in Florida. The “assumption of…
Yes, posting on social media can definitely impact your personal injury case, often in ways you may not think about. Even though it may be second nature for us to post things to various platforms online now, the reality is that doing so could give insurance carriers or legal teams for the other party the…
Insurance companies spend a decent amount of time and energy working to lower settlements, typically to the detriment of the person who has been injured or sustained property damage. However, understanding the strategies that the insurance carriers use to deny or devalue your claim can help alleviate your anxiety about the claims process while preparing…
The commercial trucking industry is strictly regulated at both the federal and state levels. However, understanding the different regulations and how they can affect you as a Florida driver can be confusing. As we review the most pertinent trucking laws, we encourage you to speak to a St. Petersburg truck accident attorney if you have…
When someone sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, preexisting injuries or conditions that the victim may have can be exasperated or reaggravated. Even though pre-existing conditions and injuries shouldn’t affect a person’s ability to file an injury claim against an at-fault party, inevitably, they will play a role. That is…
When an individual, company, government entity, or any other third party causes harm to someone else, victims are often able to recover compensation for their losses by filing an injury claim. However, injury victims have to prove that the alleged negligent party did indeed cause the injury, and doing this involves establishing four separate elements…
Just about everybody has an opinion on whether or not there should be a motorcycle helmet law in Florida. Indeed, there actually is a motorcycle helmet law in the state, but it only applies to those who are younger than 21 years of age. Here, we want to review what the Florida motorcycle helmet law…
Airbnb provides great options for those who need somewhere to stay for a night or two. However, what happens if you or someone you care about sustains an injury on an Airbnb property? Individuals who sustain injuries on an Airbnb property may be able to recover compensation for their losses, but determining who is liable…