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Archive: 2017
Boaters Have Rights
January 31, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryIn Florida, both the operators and passengers of boats are entitled to bring personal injury claims (whether the defendant’s actions were negligent, reckless, or intentional) against other boaters if the defendant-operator in question caused their injuries.
Think You Can Judge How Drunk You Are? Think Again
January 30, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryThink you can judge how drunk you are? Think Again - There are many people who think they can judge how drunk they, or their friends, are. This is not the case.
2016 – A Deadly Year on Lee County Roads
January 27, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryAccording to NBC2 News on January 2, 2017, last year was a very deadly year on Lee County roads. In fact, 108 people died.
Can Injured Workers File Personal Injury Lawsuits?
January 25, 2017 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryEverywhere one looks there seems to be new construction from single-family to multiple-family homes. New strip malls and commercial construction are also on the rise. With this activity comes the opportunity for worker injuries.
Nursing Home Negligence - Lawsuit Filed
January 23, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjuryNursing home negligence and abuse comes in many forms, including allowing a resident to conduct a behavior which should be considered dangerous in the resident’s condition.
2016 Bicycle Injuries and Fatalities at Record Levels in Collier County
January 20, 2017 | Category: Bike Accidents, Personal InjuryAs of December 20, 2016, the News Press reported that the number of bicycle accidents in Collier County exceeded triple digits at 122. This put Collier County in seventh place among Florida counties in the rate of bike crashes.
BAC Testing of DUI Suspects – A U.S. Supreme Court Opinion
January 18, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryEvery year DUIs cause unnecessary injury and death to non-drinking drivers and passengers. In order to protect the public, states have enacted sobriety tests to get DUI suspects off our roads. However, these tests have become a major problem for the criminal justice system.
Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Florida
January 17, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida motor vehicle accidents often occur due to certain common factors. If you have been injured in a Florida motor vehicle accident, then — most likely — one of these factors contributed to the accident. Depending on the facts of your case, this may significantly influence the defendants that you can bring a claim against, as well as the type of claims that you’ll potentially be litigating.
American Motorcyclist Assoc. Demands to be Included in DOT New Technology Plans
January 16, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryIn a December 2016 statement, the AMA demanded that it be included in the discussion, planning and implementation of the policies and regulations governing the rollout of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology.
What is the Liability When Chartering a Boat?
January 13, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryCharter boats, or boats for hire, are always popular, but even more so this time of year. However, there are risks of which many may not be aware when undertaking a charter.