Monthly Archives: January 2019
Are My Injuries Serious Enough to Sue?
As a leading Daytona Beach law firm, we receive questions from the public all the time. One common question people call up to ask is, “Are my injuries serious enough to sue?” Basically, everyone knows that a lawsuit takes time and money, so it isn’t always worthwhile to sue for every little nick or… Read More »
Defective Kitchen Appliances
Florida law allows consumers to receive compensation when they are injured by a defective product. Most new products are sold under warranty, which will pay compensation to replace the product. But what happens if you suffer horrific physical injuries, such as burns, cuts, nerve damage, or brain injuries? According to the Consumer Product Safety… Read More »
Suing for Prescription Drug Errors
Prescription drugs keep us healthy. Drugs are an important part of cancer treatment, heart attack prevention, and pain management. In fact, about 70% of all Americans are on at least one prescription drug. About 50% take at least two drugs. Unfortunately, prescription drug errors can make people sick and lead to serious injuries, coma,… Read More »
Wrong Site Surgeries
It may be hard to believe in 2018, but surgeons continue to operate on the wrong body parts. These are called “never events” in the medical community because they should never happen. Nevertheless, if you are injured because a surgeon operated on the wrong part of your body, then you should meet with a… Read More »
Florida Resident Sues for Breach of Insurance Contract
Insurance exists to protect people in the event of catastrophic events. Unfortunately, many people who diligently pay their insurance premiums suddenly find out after an accident that their insurer does not want to pay out a claim. Insurer companies aggressively protect their bottom lines by denying many valid claims or delaying payment for an… Read More »
Lawsuits Involving Injured Children in Florida
A four car pileup on I-95 has injured four people, including a nine-year-old girl. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the accident occurred just before 12:15 pm on December 22, 2018 when a Chevy struck the rear of a Volkswagen, setting off a chain reaction. The three adults were taken to the Halifax Health… Read More »
How Insurers Minimize Settlements
Many of our clients are relieved to obtain a settlement after an accident. Instead of taking their chances at trial, they are guaranteed a sum of money to cover their losses. They also should receive the compensation much faster, since a trial could take a year (or longer) to complete. However, insurers in Florida… Read More »
Colonoscopy Errors
Many people dread undergoing a colonoscopy. Used to examine the interior of the intestine, a colonoscopy involves inserting a tube with a small camera into the bowel. The doctor looks for signs of cancer or precancerous polyps and can remove any tissue that looks suspicious. A doctor can also diagnose other bowel diseases during… Read More »
Rollover Accident Critically Injures One
US Highway 1 is definitely one of the most dangerous roads in the nation, and a recent accident on December 10, 2018 will do nothing to change that reputation. According to FlaglerLive.com, the crash took place at quarter to 2:00 pm near the White Eagle Lounge. The vehicle involved, a Ford Ranger Edge, was… Read More »