Tag Archives: Florida Injury Claims
Seriously Injured FHP Trooper Finally Returns To Work
Nearly a year after he was hit by a drunk driver as he stood on the shoulder of the Florida Turnpike, Trooper Mac Mickens is back on duty. The 30-year veteran was issuing a speeding ticket to another vehicle when a 26-year-old man driving an SUV first hit Trooper Mickens, knocking him to the… Read More »
Not A Priority
Even after disturbing statistics about bicycle-vehicle crashes in Florida became public, only some areas in the Treasure Coast have taken steps to improve rider safety. Over the next several years, Martin County plans to spend $15.8 million to build designated bike lanes on some 13 miles of Bridge Road, US 1, and Jensen Beach… Read More »
Motorcycle Crash Season
In many parts of the country, the weather is so cold in the late fall, winter, and early spring months that outdoor activities, including motorcycle riding, almost grind to a halt. But that’s not the case on the Treasure Coast, as the days during this time of year may be shorter, but they are… Read More »
Teen Says Her TBI Was Preventable
An Orlando high school student’s family sued the Florida High School Athletics Association and several other defendants after their daughter allegedly suffered a head injury in a lacrosse game. The incident took place in February 2015, during a game between the plaintiff’s East River High School and Timber Creek High School. According to court… Read More »
The Impact of Medical Insurance on a Personal Injury Claim
The health complications occurring after an accident can be fatal. In most accidents, prompt medical attention is necessary to ensure that additional injuries do not occur as a result of the delay. In fact, it is often encouraged by law enforcement officers and medical personnel present at the scene of an accident. Seeking medical… Read More »
Assumption of Risk: A Form of Comparative Negligence
There are thousands of Americans who like to live life on the edge. Many obtain enjoyment by participating in thrill seeking activities. Of course, there is a certain amount of risk to everything in life. However, in certain activities, a principle known as the assumption of risk may prevent you from recovering damages in… Read More »
Stuck in an Arbitration Clause?
Contracts from cell-phone packages to financing plans to liability releases are increasingly including arbitration clauses. Generally, consumers do not read all the fine print of what they are signing, and even when they do, they do not have the option to negotiate the terms of the contract. An arbitration clause is language in a… Read More »