Summer is here, which means more people are eager to get out on the water. If you’ve been injured in a boating accident, call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. You may be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries and property damage—and since boating accidents can be quite serious, you’ll probably need to recover as much as you can. Here’s an overview of personal injury claims and boat accident liability in Florida. Boating accidents are usually a form of negligence Most boating personal injury claims will be under a theory of negligence. Generally, negligence is defined as... View Article
If you have a dog or spend time around them regularly, it’s important that you understand Florida’s one bite rule. As much as you may love dogs, their bites can cause serious injury and illness. Even if Fluffy has never so much as harmed a fly before, your dog is still an animal—which means they may attack without warning. Be sure to talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as there is an issue. The one bite rule The one bite rule, according to Cornell Law, is a strict liability law. If applicable in your state, “the owner of... View Article
There are certain types of jobs and fields of work that are more inherently dangerous than others. Construction, for example, will always have a greater likelihood of physical injury than, say, a job that requires you to sit at a desk for most of the day. But it’s not just the type of work that’s a factor in the likelihood of workplace injuries. The worker’s experience level will also play a big role in their likelihood of being injured. Specifically, newer employees are much more likely to suffer workplace injuries in Miami, FL than workers who have been on the... View Article
Hiring an accident attorney in Miami, FL eliminates most of your work if you are facing injuries and desire legal compensation. However, it does not mean you can proceed with your case without any effort. There are some ways to help your attorney so your case ends with the best result. Here are five suggestions: Be forthcoming: Your attorney cannot serve you well if you lie or hide elements of the truth. If you are not certain the light was red or green when you drove through an intersection, say so. The same is true if you had previous neck... View Article
It is an unfortunate reality that riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous, and that many other drivers on the road do not give motorcyclists the space and respect they deserve. In many cases, this is not on purpose—most drivers have never ridden a motorcycle themselves, so they don’t fully understand the dangers associated with it. There’s also the issue that motorcycles can be a little more difficult to see than other types of vehicles on the road, simply because they’re smaller. This goes for seeing motorcycles in rearview and side mirrors, as well as when preparing to make left turns... View Article
