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According to the most recent Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) report, there were nearly 400,000 car accidents in 2016 alone, 3,176 of which were fatal. Given that the average motor vehicle weighs more than 3,000 pounds, the forces involved in a car accident are significant; it is not surprising that many accidents…

Imagine that you and your family are enjoying your cruise vacation when you suddenly suffer some type of medical emergency. Although this is something that not many cruise passengers like to think about, it can happen. If and when it does, the medical competence of the ship’s medical crew is essential to preventing medical malpractice,…

We have all experienced the frustration of sharing the road with someone who is talking or texting on his or her mobile device. The use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving has skyrocketed over recent decades, creating dangerous conditions for motorists across the nation. Auto injury lawyers across the state of Florida…

According to a recent study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 293 motorists were killed in accidents involving large trucks in 2016. This was the highest number of fatalities over the course of five years, indicating that the number of serious truck accidents is on the rise. In today’s post, we will review five…

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. This fact is supported by voluminous literature and some of the nation’s top research institutes. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a national public health institute, supports this fact.  In years past, the public typically thought of a concussion as a relatively mild injury that had no…

Factors That Affect Case Value This is a question I often receive from many potential clients when they call our firm.  Before we have even agreed to represent the potential client, they want to know how much their case is worth.  More importantly, how much is their car accident case worth if the accident occurred…

Most cruise vacations go according to plan but some unfortunate passengers experience injuries and medical emergencies that require the attention of a doctor. When you visit the infirmary on a cruise ship, you should expect the same standard of care that you would from any other medical provider. By their nature, however, cruise ship medical…

No one wants to suffer a cruise ship accident during their vacation – but it happens.  If the accident wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering how you can get the cruise company to promptly address your economic and non-economic damages.  In today’s post, we review some of the reasons why contacting an experienced cruise…

When you purchase a ticket for a luxurious cruise vacation, you are likely thinking about the excursions and spa treatments that you will be enjoying in the near future. It is unlikely that you are considering the terms and conditions specified in the ticket contract that you just consented to, or that you are even…

With the average vehicle weighing more than 4,000 pounds, it is clear that even minor traffic accidents involve forces that are strong enough to result in injuries to those involved. Every day, millions of drivers and passengers are injured in motor vehicle accidents, and although the types of injuries are expansive, there are some injuries…