There are many people each year that suffer wrongful death or serious personal injury as the result of another person's negligence. Victims of these types of catastrophic events can suffer not only emotional distress but the loss of finances as well. If you've been the victim of a car accident, medical malpractice incident, or another [...]
You might be surprised to learn that when you purchase a new car and drive it off the lot, it's suddenly worth much less money than it was shortly before leaving the car lot. In fact, most new cars quickly depreciate in value up to 20% to 30% in value in the first year of [...]
In 2020, 31 million people were uninsured in the United States, and if history repeats itself, this number will continue to grow in 2021. While insurance is a highly debated topic, there's no hiding its importance and necessity in today's world. But, we're not going to bore you with information you already know. Instead, we're [...]
Dogs may be man's best friend, but they can be vicious if they want to be, too. When it comes to being attacked by someone else's dog, you need to be prepared. What should you do after being bitten by a dog in Brandon, Florida? There are several steps that you should take in order [...]
Are you trying to figure out how to hire a personal injury lawyer in Brandon, Florida? Well, you're in the right place. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is quite straightforward, but hiring the right one is a little difficult. In this article, we will cover what a personal injury lawyer do, why you need one [...]
The number of large truck crashes has increased over 40 percent since 2009. Since these vehicles are so heavy, these wrecks often involve almost unimaginable force, especially at freeway speeds. As a result, these crashes often cause catastrophic injuries. Additionally, due to the extensive physical damage, gathering evidence is sometimes a problem. Victim/plaintiffs have [...]
Every year, dogs bite about 4.5 million Americans. Many of these victims are children between five and nine. Furthermore, in most of these incidents, the attack occurred in a familiar environment, such as a friend’s home. These attacks cause physical and emotional injuries. Physically, dog bites often cause both deep puncture wounds and severe tearing [...]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, homeowners’ insurance companies paid over $700 million to resolve animal attack claims in 2017, and injury severity drove this increase. The number of claims, as well as the average financial value of each claim, rose as well. Dog bite victims have a number of legal options in these cases. [...]
Mostly because the weather in the Sunshine State is warm (or warm-ish) most of the year, Florida leads the nation in swimming pool drownings. There are almost twice as many of these incidents in Florida as there are in Texas, which is the number two state. Drownings are only the tip of the iceberg. Other [...]
As medical costs rise, the monetary settlements in animal attack claims have increased even faster. In fact, such settlements have increased 76 percent since 2003. Victims in these cases have several legal options, and each one has some pros and cons. For example, Florida has a limited strict liability law. Animal owners are generally liable [...]
