Category Archives: Personal Injury
Who is Liable For A Construction Zone Car Accident?
Despite the orange cones, many warning signs, flashing lights, and heavy construction equipment, accidents in construction zones happen surprisingly often. This is because no two construction zones are exactly alike, and even the most experienced of drivers have trouble anticipating what lays ahead and navigating zones safely. No matter how obvious workers make a… Read More »
Why Does My Neck and Back Hurt After My Car Accident?
Car accidents can be devastating to one’s spine and neck health. The spine and neck joints and muscles are critical to a person’s ability to move, and they are extremely sensitive to sudden force. When a vehicle crashes into another moving or inanimate object, the sedentary state of the rival force causes everything in… Read More »
Holiday Drunk Driving Accidents
With the holidays officially upon us, our Miami personal injury lawyers feel it is important to address the very real issue of holiday drunk driving accidents. Though most people like to have a drink or two when gathered with friends and family members, the rules of the road do not change just because “tis… Read More »
Florida Sees An Increase In Car Accidents During The Winter, But Why?
As cold weather hits most of the country in the months of November through April, people flock from the great white north to sunny states such as California, Arizona, and, of course, Florida. While many Floridians take pride in the fact that their home state is where many people choose to call home when… Read More »
Alarm Fatigue In Hospitals: An Increasing And Dangerous Phenomenon
Nurses and doctors hear alarms and buzzers go off all day long, and though the newbies tend to race to the scene at the first sign (or sound) of trouble, many veteran physicians do not. This is not to say that they do not make their way to the situation—just, that they tend to… Read More »
Injured By Leftover Construction Materials: Who Is Liable?
Whether a team of contractors is hired to do work on a private residence or whether they are contracted to erect a large commercial building, one thing about each project will inevitably look the same: the tools and materials leftover at the job site at the end of each work day. Construction workers, unlike… Read More »
When Construction Accidents Occur As The Result Of Faulty Materials, Who Is Liable?
No personal injury case is ever cut and dry, and oftentimes, proving liability boils down to several different factors, namely proving that the defendant was in the wrong. For this reason, it is always best to consult with a Miami personal injury attorney before facing an injury claim on your own. This is especially… Read More »
Obtaining Compensation When You Have A Preexisting Condition In Florida
If you are injured in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligent actions or wrongdoing, you are entitled to a fair amount of compensation. That compensation is meant to help you pay for medical expenses and recover in comfort, without having to worry about lost wages or other monetary concerns. In… Read More »
Human Error In Electronic Medical Records
Electronic health records (EHRs) make it easy for medical professionals to share information regarding an individual across multiple organizations. For instance, if a cardiologist needs information about a person’s medical history, the family practitioner can send along the patient’s medical history in a matter of seconds. This makes it easier for health care professionals… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Your Injuries If You Were Injured In An Uber Accident?
Uber cars are becoming increasingly common modes of transportation, with more and more consumers opting to hail an independent driver over a taxi driver. While this is great for the little guy, it poses some unique complications, one of which—who is liable for injuries and other damages if an Uber driver gets into an… Read More »