Recent Blog Posts
Convicted of a Crime? You Might Lose Your Civil Rights
Many of our clients contact us after speaking to the police or getting arrested, and their primary concern is to avoid prison. However, there are many negative consequences of being convicted as a felon in Florida, and losing your civil rights are some of the worst. If you have been accused of a felony,… Read More »
Back-to-School Driver Safety Tips
Most children are back in school for the year. Motorists might be grateful that teens with licenses will soon be off the road, thus reducing traffic. But school also can lead to congestion and accidents in and around campuses. Helpfully, the National Safety Council has released a list of safety tips for drivers to… Read More »
What to Do After a Burn Injury
Burns can be deadly. According to the National Institute of Health, about 3,800 people die each year from burns, with about 300 deaths stemming from vehicle crashes. Even if not fatal, many burns can cause pain and leave behind disfigurement or severe scarring. Unfortunately, the steps burn victims take after an accident often contribute… Read More »
Legal Liability for a Hotel Fire
The recent fire at the Bayview Hotel has many people thinking, “Who is responsible if a fire breaks out in a hotel?” It’s an interesting question. Most premises liability cases involve slip and falls, where a business visitor falls on the property. A fire will cause different injuries, including burns, smoke inhalation, and possibly… Read More »
Boating Accidents Increased in 2017
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently released their boating accident statistics for 2017, and the news was not good. Florida saw an increase in boating accidents, and the number of fatalities remained elevated. Boaters should respond by making safety a priority for the remainder of the year so that 2018 does… Read More »
Florida Rental Car Accidents
Many Daytona Beach visitors rent a car during their stay to get around town. Rental cars are an economical and convenient way to move about when you are only staying for a short period of time. However, rental cars get into collisions just like any other car. If you were struck by the driver… Read More »
Maximizing Your Financial Settlement
At Bundza & Rodriguez, we think constantly about how we can obtain full and fair compensation for our clients after an accident. The truth is that many insurance companies are not eager to pay out a claim, and they do not want to pay compensation for your pain and suffering. However, based on our… Read More »
Jury Awards Victim $4.6 Million for Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is both a crime and a civil wrong in Florida. This means that the state can prosecute offenders and send them to jail or punish them in other ways, such as fining them or putting them on probation. Victims can also bring a civil lawsuit in Florida court for money damages, which… Read More »
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia is a critical component of modern surgery. After a patient receives general anesthesia, surgeons can operate on unconscious patients who do not feel pain. However, thousands of people are injured each year unnecessarily because of anesthesia errors. If you have been injured—or if a loved one has died—then you might receive compensation. Because… Read More »
Scaffolding Accidents and Injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about two thirds of all construction workers use scaffolding on the job. Unsurprisingly, thousands of these workers are injured each year in scaffolding accidents, and several dozen workers die. Innocent members of the public can also be injured when scaffolding collapses or workers fall to… Read More »
