Car accidents not only result in serious injuries, they can also exacerbate pre-existing injuries or ailments the victim had prior to the crash. When pursuing a personal injury claim, it is vital to disclose any pre-existing conditions. While an insurance company will try its best to use a pre-existing injury as a way to deny […]
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The Most Dangerous Jobs in Florida
Michael Damaso / 09-04-2020 / Dangerous Jobs
Getting hurt while on the job is a possibility for any worker, but for some jobs, the risk is significantly higher. Workplace injuries can include falls, exposure to dangerous substances such as potential explosive / flammable materials, and equipment accidents. According to a recent investigation and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFIO) from the […]
July the Deadliest Month for ATV Accidents and Injuries
Michael Damaso / 07-09-2020 / ATV Accidents
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a popular activity enjoyed by many Floridians. And while these recreational vehicles are promoted for their fun, off-roading adventures, a dark side exists when it comes to these powerful machines. The first being its name. ATV’s, also known as ‘all-terrain vehicles’ are not meant for every type of terrain. Causes of […]
How the Coronavirus Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Michael Damaso / 03-24-2020 / Personal Injury
As Central Florida and the rest of the country adjusts to its ‘new normal,’ we would like to let you know that our staff and firm are fully operational during this time. We have had some inquiries about how the coronavirus might affect your personal injury case and we would like to share with you […]
Uber and Lyft Auto Accidents- How are they different from other auto accidents?
Michael Damaso / 03-03-2020 / Auto Accidents
Ride sharing services have become a popular mode of transportation today. In fact, 36 percent of Americans surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they have used some type of rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft. However, the role that they play in auto accident cases is still being determined. Liability is a bit […]
Jet Fuel Dumped on Children at School Playground
Michael Damaso / 01-20-2020 / Personal Injury
Elementary school children were doused with jet fuel, as an airplane returning to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had to make an emergency landing. Delta Flight 89 had just taken off from LAX and was en route to Shanghai when it turned around and headed back to the L.A. airport, due to engine trouble. Several […]
10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured After Fall from Florida Zip Line Attraction
Michael Damaso / 11-12-2019 / Theme park accidents
A 10-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after he fell from a zip line attraction at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Lakeland, Florida. Video surveillance released last week captured the horrifying moment. The child was on a zip line ride called “Sky Rider.” Before taking off, passengers are to be strapped in via a […]
Faulty Railroad Crossing Arms in Central Florida May Create Danger
Doug / 03-27-2014 / Auto Accidents
The SunRail trains are warming up and getting ready for their May debut across Central Florida, but faulty railroad crossing arms may lead to more injuries. So far, SunRail trains cross streets at 127 different locations, each one being another point for a dangerous collision. WESH investigated these crossing and uncovered that the SunRail crossings […]
Facebook Post Costs Family Settlement Money
Doug / 03-25-2014 / Confidentiality
Breach of Confidentiality Agreement Costs Family Settlement Money In an odd twist of events, a Facebook post ended up costing a family $80,000 from a prior settlement. A case from Coral Gables made national headlines when a Plaintiff’s daughter posted on Facebook the regarding a confidential settlement. Patrick Snay was the former head at Gulliver […]
Personal Injury Protection Claims On The Rise in South Florida
Doug / 04-18-2011 / Personal Injury
According to News Journal Online, Florida’s state insurance regulators released a report that shows a rise in personal injury protection payments and claims. Central Florida saw the second-highest rate of claims in the state last year. Personal injury protection insurance pays medical bills for policyholders injured in auto accidents, no matter which driver may be […]
Florida Injury Victim Claims Ex-Paramedic Took His Foot
Doug / 03-22-2011 / Personal Injury
According to the TCPALM of Florida, a former paramedic who left a Florida accident scene with a grisly souvenir is facing a personal injury lawsuit. Cynthia “Cindy” Economou was a paramedic on the scene on an I-95 vehicle crash that seriously injured Karl Lambert. Lambert was taken to a nearby hospital, and Economou found herself taking […]
Toyota Recalls Additional Vehicles; Senate Budget Committee Passes Crash Bill
Doug / 03-11-2011 / Auto Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to recall an additional 2.17 million vehicles due to a floor-mat problem. The agency reports Toyota vehicles dating back to the 2003 model year have a defect that could lead to a floor mat interfering with the accelerator pedal, in other […]
Florida Man Sues Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
Doug / 01-21-2011 / Personal Injury
Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, has his hands busy with several legal systems and court appearances. Assange may need to add the Florida court system to his next stop, as a Florida man is suing him for personal injury. David Pitchford, of Key West, fired off a formal complaint and paid $350 to sue Assange […]
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