It’s 2019 and with the popularity of scooters recently, you’d think no one uses a bike anymore. But that’s not true. Cycling is hugely popular in the warm-weather state of Florida. Yet, and perhaps because of it’s popularity, Florida also has the second-highest rate of bicycling and pedestrian accidents in the country, so it’s especially...Read More

Surgical mistakes are unfortunately common in the United States. A study from the Institute of Medicine estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 patients are affected by medical and surgical errors every year. What is a surgical error? It’s a medical mistake that could have been prevented. In some cases, patients can file medical malpractice lawsuits over...Read More

Whether at school, daycare or the public park, kids love the playground. Unfortunately, there are dangers and risks associated with these fun-filled places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 200,000 children ages 14 and under are treated for playground-related injuries each year — the majority occurring at schools and...Read More

Civil lawsuits are disputes between people, businesses or other entities in which one side is accusing the other of some type of harm and asking the court to decide whether he or she should be compensated. This compensation is usually a monetary award and may also include court-ordered remedial action such as re-hiring someone who...Read More

Medical malpractice cases are often complex, particularly when it comes to demonstrating that a doctor should be held liable for a patient’s injuries. This means nearly every medical malpractice lawsuit will require testimony from a medical expert. In fact, the state of Florida requires the opinion of a medical expert for the pre-suit stage —...Read More

Car accidents are nearly always traumatic events, whether they’re “just” fender-benders or they are serious, destructive collisions. Whether your vehicle collides with something, or is hit by something, there will be a lot of force involved. This means injuries can occur even in car accidents that seem minor. For a number of reasons, many people...Read More

Most people assume that if you’re injured while being treated at a hospital, and you’re unable to resolve the issue through other means, the next step is to file a lawsuit against the hospital. However, it may surprise you to learn that while the hospital is responsible for employee negligence, this often does not extend...Read More

Learning that your loved one may be suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home is a devastating experience. If this happens to you, then you may have the option of filing a civil lawsuit against the nursing home that will let you recover damages for continuing care of your loved one (most likely...Read More