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Personal Injury Law

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

News and information about products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury law.
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Last Entry: March 15, 2011 at 23:08:53

What to Do if You Have Been in a Bus Accident

Posted on August 18, 2009
Buses of all types transport people around cities and rural areas across the state of Florida and across the country. From tour buses to city buses, school buses, and chartered buses, buses are an economical and usually safe way to travel. However, buses are sometimes in accidents...

What Will Happen to Your Income After a Personal Injury?

Posted on August 13, 2009
There are many difficulties and problems that can affect a person?s life after a personal injury caused by a car accident, trucking accident, or other injury. In addition to the emotional impact of a serious injury and the focus on recovery, far too many personal injury victims may face financial distress as well...

Prevent Bicycle Accidents on Your Commute

Posted on August 11, 2009
Today, many people are choosing to commute to work on bicycle. Bicycles save on car costs significantly and can provide a great source of exercise as well. However, trying to maneuver a bike through rush-hour traffic early in the morning can also cause bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and serious personal injuries...

Prevent Childhood Brain Injuries by Making Helmets Cool

Posted on August 06, 2009
Brain injuries claim thousands of children?s lives each year and most are preventable. Many such injuries to children and minors occur when they fall from a bicycle or skateboard, and in most cases these injuries are completely preventable. A helmet can help prevent the vast majority of head injuries related to bicycle accidents and skateboard accidents...

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Prevent Bicycle Accidents With A Few Safety Items

Posted on August 04, 2009
A few additional accessories can help you prevent a bicycle accident and injury. These items can make a big difference and can ensure that your bicycle is safer: 1) A bicycle helmet. You should never hop on your bicycle without a helmet. A helmet is inexpensive and helps protect you from one of the most common injuries associated with bicycle accidents...

Can a Bad Economy Make Aviation Accidents Worse?

Posted on July 30, 2009
With the economy in poor condition still, some safety experts are warning that businesses may be cutting costs and increasing the odds of accidents in doing so. Some worry that small businesses and larger companies may be cutting costs in ways that compromise safety as well as customer service...

Weight Loss Product Recall Spurs Fears About Personal Injury

Posted on July 28, 2009
In Florida and across the country, Hydroxycut products have often been used by customers interested in losing a few extra pounds. However, new information suggests that Hydroxycut weight loss products can cause liver damage. Customers are urged to immediately stop using all Hydroxycut products...

Florida?s Seniors are at Risk of Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on July 23, 2009
According to the Florida Department of Health, accidental falls and trip and fall accidents are a main cause of personal injury and fatalities for elderly Florida residents. The agency reports that unintentional falls are a major cause of death, injury and disability for state residents who are over 64 years old...

Preventing Florida Burn Injuries

Posted on July 21, 2009
According to the Burn Institute, about 2.4 million Americans sustain burn injuries each year. Of these, about 75,000 people require hospitalization while 650,000 require medical treatment. Burn injuries often occur as a result of fires, chemical burns, hot water burns, or as a result of car accidents...

Exercise Equipment Can Be a Major Cause of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 16, 2009
This past week in Canada, a three-year old girl was killed while playing near home exercise equipment. In May of this year, the four-year-old daughter of boxer Mike Tyson died after becoming entangled in a cord hanging from a treadmill. Unfortunately, these are not isolated incidents...

In the Summer, Burn Injuries are a Common Cause of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 14, 2009
When children are home from school in the summer, burn injuries are far more common. Unfortunately, burn injuries can occur just about anywhere ? on a camping trip, at bath time, in the kitchen, in the backyard. Tragically, burn injuries to children can easily cause scarring, severe pain and even muscle or tissue damage...

How to Help Someone Who Has Sustained a Head Injury

Posted on July 10, 2009
Brain injuries can result from simple summer sports, from car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and even simple slip and fall accidents. In many cases, a bump on the head results in no serious injury, but in some cases, a bump on the head causes the brain to crash against the inside of the skull...

After The Fourth of July, Fireworks Still Remain a Source of Injuries to Minors and Children

Posted on July 07, 2009
Even though Independence Day is over, the risk of fireworks remains. Many homes have left over fireworks and many stores continue to sell fireworks after the 4th of July. In fact, many retailers are now discounting their fireworks, making them possibly more attractive to teens and children...

Prevent Personal Injury This Independence Day

Posted on July 03, 2009
Each 4th of July, while many people across the country are celebrating their country, many people are being admitted to emergency rooms with serious burn injuries and other injuries caused by Independence Day festivities. Have a wonderful holiday, but use these tips to stay safe, as well: 1) Use extra caution with fireworks...

Slip and Fall Injuries Can Mean Brain Injuries

Posted on June 30, 2009
For many of us, slip and fall injuries are nothing more than a simple embarrassment. We dust ourselves off, look sheepish, and walk away. For some of us, though, a simple slip and fall could lead to a serous brain injury. The greatest risk of falling, in fact, is that you will hit your had on the way down...

Preventing Florida Lighting Injuries

Posted on June 29, 2009
In Florida, lighting is the main weather-source killer, killing more people than all other weather causes of fatalities combined. There are more lighting fatalities and injuries in Florida than in any other state. While across the country the chances of being struck by lightning are about 280,000:1, in Florida those chances are 80, 000:1...

Practice Safety First if You?re Moving

Posted on June 24, 2009
Many families choose to move into a new home during the summer, before the school term starts. If you and your family will be moving this summer, be aware that moving day can be not only hectic, but also brings with it some unique dangers. Before you disconnect your utilities and before you head for your new home, consider these moving-day tips to keep everyone safe: 1) Hire movers who are insured and bonded...

Injuries to Minors and Children Are a Concern in the Summer

Posted on June 22, 2009
In the summer, injuries to minors and children are more common, since children are out of school and often taking part in more activities outside the home. Summertime should be a wonderful time for children, and you can ensure that your child has a wonderful and safe summer by being wary of these common summertime injuries: 1) Pedestrian accidents...

Avoid Personal Injury on Your Vacation

Posted on June 17, 2009
Summer is a time for vacations, and while vacations and trips usually mean lots of fun, they also pose some hazards. Many of us completely unwind during vacations, but trips are no time to forget safety. Here are some basic ways to make sure that you and your family stay safe while at your summer destinations: 1) Check hotel room fire escapes...

Summer Personal Injury Kits

Posted on June 16, 2009
In the summer, many of us are more active, taking part in more outdoor activities and more sports. While this can mean that the summer is one of the times when we are at our best physically, it can also mean a few more injuries, including more cuts and scrapes and more serious injuries, such as burn injuries...

Avoid Personal Injury When Opening Your Cottage or Vacation Home

Posted on June 10, 2009
The summer is when many people decide to open their cottage or vacation home for a relaxing summer. You want to be able to enjoy your home away from home, but if you have been away for a while, you want to make sure that your cottage or vacation home is a haven, not a danger...

Decks are a Common Source of Summertime Personal Injuries

Posted on June 08, 2009
Outdoor decks are a common feature on most homes. Unfortunately, they are also an increasingly common issue in hospital emergency rooms. In the past five years alone, about 30 deaths and 300 personal injuries have been linked to decks and experts expect that number could grow...

Preventing Injuries to Children and Minors at Water Parks

Posted on June 05, 2009
Florida has many water parks and theme parks offering water rides and slides. While these can be a great deal of fun, they can also pose dangers to children. Although all water parks take precautions to prevent injuries, brain injuries, dental injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other injuries are still a risk...

Summer is a Time to Consider Premises Liability

Posted on June 03, 2009
Summer is a time when many of us host events, have friends drop by and have work done on the house. All this can mean added visitors to your home, which means that now is a good time to re-evaluate the safety of your property. If a delivery person, worker, post office employee or other visitor to your home sustains a personal injury, has a slip and fall accident, or has an accident, you could be held responsible...

Slip and Fall Accidents and Your Pool

Posted on June 01, 2009
Your pool can be a place of fun and relaxation, but it also poses hazards. In addition to the potential for drowning, pools also pose a slip and fall danger. As any child knows, wet surfaces are slippery, and pools often are surrounded by water caused by inevitable splashes...

Prevent Summer Slip and Fall Injuries

Posted on May 31, 2009
Many of us associate slip and fall injuries with wet winter months, but in fact the summer can pose a number of tripping hazards: 1) Overgrown plants, weeds, and hedges. Trailing weeds and plants can be a slip and fall hazard and can lead to serious personal injuries such as head injuries, broken bones and other serious problems...

Heat-Related Personal Injuries are a Common Threat in the Summer

Posted on May 29, 2009
In the summer, the heat can be a serious cause for concern. While most of us are happy to see more sunshine and nice weather, the high temperatures that are common in a Florida summer can be a serious hazard, especially to the young and the elderly. Very hot summer days can cause heat stroke, sun stroke, skin blistering, dehydration, and even death...

Prevent Childhood Personal Injuries This Summer

Posted on May 22, 2009
Each summer, almost 3 million emergency room visits will be made involving children ages 14 and under who have sustained a serious injury due to pedestrian accidents, car accidents, trips and falls, and other incidents. Many emergency room staff are actually preparing for the summer season, sadly expecting to see more children in the emergency room...

In The Summer, Property Liability Issues Arise Around Pools

Posted on May 19, 2009
In the summer, when many of us have our pools open, pools can pose a serious danger as well as a property liability issue. Pools lead to serious personal injuries and drowning. An incorrectly maintained or inadequately supervised pool can lead to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even fatalities...

The Swine Flu and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Posted on May 15, 2009
The first lawsuit stemming from the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus (commonly called the swine flu) has been filed. The wrongful death claim has been filed by Steven Trunnell, the husband of Judy Trunnell. Judy Trunnell was the first American to die from the virus and her husband is suing Smithfield Foods...

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