Tag Archives: Personal Injury Tampa
Colossus: The Computer Program Routinely Used by Insurance Companies to Value Your Personal Injury Claim
Though many personal injury lawyers will assert to be able to value your claim, the truth of the matter is that most insurance agencies often use a computer system called Colossus to calculate what your personal injury is worth. Colossus was introduced in 1980 and has proven to be so effective that more than… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Man Seeks $15,000 Against Starbucks For Hot Coffee Spill
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is in hot water after a Fort Lauderdale man recently filed a $15,000 lawsuit alleging he received second-degree burns as a result of an employee’s negligence. The plaintiff claims he suffered burns to his groin area when the employee failed to properly secured the cup’s lid as he passed the… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Hopes To Enact New Safety Measures
The city of Fort Lauderdale is home to many attractions including scenic beaches, boating canals, art galleries, and many other sites. Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale is also ranks second in fatal pedestrian accidents per capita in the U.S. As a result, Fort Lauderdale hopes to enact new safety measures to curb pedestrian and auto fatalities…. Read More »
Hillsborough County School District Recently Agreed To A Record $2 Million Settlement
The Hillsborough County School District recently agreed to a record $2 million settlement with a former student athlete injured on a Wharton High School football field. The former high school linebacker, now a college student, nearly died after suffering a traumatic brain injury warming up before practice in 2013. The young Tampa area plaintiff… Read More »
What To Do When Injured By An Employee of the United States
The United States directly or indirectly provides health care through various agencies and community partners. Because of this fact, when you are injured in a federally supported or operated facility by an employee of the United States, you have to be aware of federal procedural requirements that must be complied with when pursuing your… Read More »
Premises Liability Law in Florida
Injuries often occur as a result of dangerous conditions existing on a property (or, premises), including loose or broken flooring and stairs, uncovered openings, defective building structures, improper maintenance, and other unsafe conditions. When injury occurs on the property of another, liability will depend upon who was in control of the premises and under… Read More »
Court of Appeals Strikes Personal Injury Damages Cap
One year ago the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the state’s $1 million statutory cap on non-economic damages in wrongful death lawsuits arising out of medical malpractice was unconstitutional. And recently, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that the $1 million statutory cap was unconstitutional in personal injury medical malpractice cases… Read More »
Two Teens Injured in Tubing Accident
Two teenagers were injured recently in a watercraft accident during a fun tubing experience gone wrong. According to the authorities, the teens were out of Lake Padgett when the accident occurred. Both of the injured teens, whose names are not being released by the authorities, were 16 years old. The accident happened at around… Read More »
Car Accident Injures Three in Fort Myers
A car accident in Fort Myers recently injured three people and closed down traffic for hours. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of N. Tamiami Trail and Pondella Road. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Department, the seriousness of the accident and debris field shut down the major thoroughfare for… Read More »
Brevard County Dangerous for Pedestrians and Motorcyclists
Florida is one of the most popular states for walkers, joggers, and motorcycle riders for its scenic beach roads. But a 2.2 mile-long stretch of coastal highway in Brevard County is one of the most dangerous places for a pedestrian or motorcyclist to be. Between 2009 and 2013, a total of 22 “vulnerable road… Read More »
