Tag Archives: Kissimmee Personal Injury Lawyers
Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure
For years, asbestos has been present in building materials. Decades ago, the substance was causally linked to a number of respiratory issues that have led to the illness and death of millions of American workers across the country. Unfortunately, Florida is no exception, as asbestos has been an integral ingredient in shipbuilding, construction and… Read More »
Students at Risk at School Bus Stops
Sending kids to school on the yellow school bus is iconic American life, whether you live in the big city, a suburb, or on a country road. But recent months have seen an escalation in the number and severity of accidents involving children while awaiting and/or boarding school buses, leading devastated family members to… Read More »
Culpable Negligence in Florida: Fighting Back After Being Injured
Accidents happen all the time. But when those accidents are preventable, suffering the consequences of the incident can be more than just irksome: it can be grounds for a lawsuit. In Florida, Statute 784.05 addresses what’s called culpable negligence. It’s a concept worth understanding if you’ve been injured in an accident. In the event… Read More »
3 Teenagers Cause Fatal Car Accident After Committing Burglary
Prior to causing a fatal collision in Osceola County, Florida, three teens were spotted burglarizing a pawn shop. The three Orlando residents had thrown rocks through a window of the pawn shop. The officer witnessed two teens wearing black ski masks climb out of the broken windows and get into a Toyota 4Runner. The… Read More »
Workers Face Injuries in Aftermath of Hurricanes
Various regions of the U.S. are suffering various levels of damage after multiple hurricanes that made landfall in August and September. Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria have caused damage in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico. With parts of the U.S. facing flooding, lack of electricity, and extensive damage to infrastructure, all… Read More »
Former Osceola County Commissioner Killed in Bicycle Accident in April
Frank Attkisson was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike down Kissimmee Park Road around 7 p.m. on April 6. Emergency responders took him to a local hospital where he later passed away. Attkisson was active in politics throughout his life, serving as Kissimmee Mayor, Osceola County Commissioner, and a… Read More »
Premises Liability and Florida Law
Under Florida law, if you slip and fall on a spill or substance on the floor of a business and suffer injuries, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against that business. As a general rule, all businesses have a duty to be responsible for the safety of visitors who enter… Read More »
What Type of Compensation is Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you are injured in an accident caused by another’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries through a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. There are many different forms of relief or compensation that may be available to you in your lawsuit, but what type of damages are available depends… Read More »
Kissimmee Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that a 41-year-old Kissimmee man recently died while riding his 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle when another vehicle turned directly in front of him. Julio Cerda was headed south on Pleasant Hill Road, approaching Brighton Lakes Boulevard, just before 9:00 p.m., when the driver of a 2005 Nissan sport utility vehicle… Read More »
