Tag Archives: Kissimmee Personal Injury Attorneys
Sharing the Responsibility for Construction Zone Safety
Construction on Florida roadways is simply a fact of life. Workers are out in the sun every day, repairing bridges, widening roadways, repairing water lines under streets, and building the infrastructure that makes Florida such a wonderful place to be. These workers are exposed to a number of dangers in their daily routines: Heat… Read More »
Trampoline Park Injuries
When one woman took her toddler son to a trampoline park in Miami for an afternoon of indoor giggles, she had no idea of the serious health impacts her son would suffer. Despite the park promoting trampolines as a safe, fun activity for toddlers, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) warns that children… Read More »
Consequences of Drunk Driving: When you Experience Personal Injury & Need Legal Help
Regardless of the public service announcements and education campaigns that flood the media, when it comes to drunk driving, some people just don’t seem to get the message. Sadly, getting behind the wheel when incapacitated can have costly, and even deadly, effects. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed… Read More »
Propane Can Lead to Dangerous Fires if Handled Improperly
A serious and unexpected accident in Florida was a tough reminder of the potential dangers of propane. On August 13, an SUV carrying a gas grill exploded when the passenger of the vehicle lit a cigarette. The Orlando Police Department determined the gas grill was on and the propane tank was open. When the… Read More »
Florida Sees Multiple Dog Bite Claims This Summer
Dog bites and other animals attacks occur year-round in Florida and these cases are only two examples of the types of dog bite claims that head to court. In May, Arnaldo Daniel Rodriguez filed a suit against Jose and Reinaldo Montes alleging a violation of Florida’s dog bite statute and negligence. Rodriguez claims he… Read More »
Fatal Stabbing in Kissimmee Leads to Criminal Charges and Potential Wrongful Death Claim
On December 10, a woman was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in the parking lot of Kissimmee’s Home Depot. The police are unsure of what led to the altercation. However, they know that once she was injured, the woman fled into the store where workers and customers provided aid and called for assistance…. Read More »
Proving Negligence After a Florida Car Accident
It can be difficult to come to terms with the situation after you have been hurt in a collision. Accidents always come out of nowhere and it is never possible to immediately return to your normal life. You have to seek medical treatment, and if you were severely injured, prepare for more medical care… Read More »
What is “No-Fault” Car Insurance?
Florida is one of 12 states that requires its vehicle owners to maintain “no-fault” car insurance coverage, along with a personal injury protection (PIP) plan containing benefits of at least $10,000. This allows vehicles owners who suffer minor injuries in a vehicle accident to turn to their own insurance companies for coverage. However, PIP… Read More »
NHTSA Statistics Show Traffic Death Increase for 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released preliminary data showing that the number of traffic deaths nationwide increased by 7.7% in 2015. The statistics show that about 35,200 people died from traffic deaths in 2015, as opposed to the 32,675 traffic deaths that occurred in 2014. The most significant increases in traffic… Read More »
Self-Driving Car Results in First American Death
As technology has skyrocketed in recent years, it has predictably filtered down to the American fascination with bigger and better vehicles. The advent of the self-driving vehicle has already occurred, and some drivers have embraced this trend. One such driver, Joshua Brown of Canton, Ohio, recently was killed in his Tesla Model S, which… Read More »
