Tampa traffic is no joke, and being a pedestrian amongst the many cars that frequent the roadways each day can be more than intimidating. As a state, Florida continues to be one of the most dangerous for pedestrians. The Tampa area, specifically, has a long record of high pedestrian accidents. In 2016, 100 people died due to pedestrian accidents. In 2017, unofficial data … [Read more...]
What’s the Most You Can Win in Your Florida Injury Case?
One of the first questions that may come to mind after you decide to pursue a personal injury lawsuit is “how much compensation am I eligible for?” The answer to this question is anything but cut-and-dry. However, depending on the types of damages you are seeking, the state of Florida has enacted damage caps for the amount of compensation you may be eligible … [Read more...]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
If you’re injured in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you have the right to sue for the damages you’ve suffered. But what if the accident leads to someone’s death? Who has the ability to seek justice for the wrongful death? If the injury proves to be fatal, the power to sue goes to someone else. What is a wrongful death accident? Wrongful death is … [Read more...]
4 Surprising Ways You Can be Held Liable for an Accident
When you think of being held liable after an accident, your mind probably goes to traffic violations and fender benders, but liability can take many shapes and forms. Here are four strange ways that you can be held liable should an accident occur. 1. Dog Bites Having a fence and a warning sign isn’t enough in the state of Florida to escape liability if your dog attacks … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Pain & Suffering After an Accident
Placing a value on the pain and suffering experienced after an accident is easier said than done. It’s difficult to put a price on some of the most debilitating damages you can experience, and it certainly isn’t as easily calculated as medical bills. However, legally, it’s possible. Here are some tips for calculating your pain and suffering after an accident. 1. Document, … [Read more...]