Handling Accident

When people are involved in an accident, there is a range of injuries that they can suffer - from minor to life-threatening. There is the further issue of not only the actual injury that the person suffers but whether or not they will be able to resume their former life and productivity when they reach maximum medical improvement. One example of a serious injury that can affect your life is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) . TBI affects approximately 1.7 million Americans every year and kills more than 52,000 Americans every year. The annual cost is a whopping $60 billion dollars . Some of the complications that TBI patients can suffer speak to the profound, all-encompassing nature of the condition. Not only do TBI patients suffer from the expected mental limitations, often times they suffer from the following, as well: - Bladder and bowel control problems ; - Digestive tract problems, and overall problems with digesting foods ; and -Depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and aggres...

Slip, trip, and fall accidents are some of the most common accident types, happening every year to people of all ages throughout the state of Florida. Liability for a slip and trip accident - and who will be responsible for paying for your medical bills and other losses - depends upon the location of the accident, the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the duty of care that a property owner owes to you. Property Owners’ Duty of Care Those who enter onto a property that is not their own are characterized in three different ways under Florida’s law, with each being associated with a different duty of care on the part of a property owner. These are: Invitees. An invitee, as the name implies, is someone who is invited onto a property and therefore has the right to be on that property. There are two types of invitees: public invitees and business invitees. Public invitees are those who are invited, by nature of being a member of the public, to enter public lands and buildings (i...

Every surgery – no matter the type – has risks associated with it. Although surgeons generally take every conceivable measure to avoid mishaps during surgical procedures, mistakes still sometimes happen and serious injuries can result. When a surgeon makes a preventable mistake during surgery and personal injuries and damages occur , the injured patient may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim 1 against the surgeon and/or the hospital or other treating facility. If you have sustained injuries and damages as a result of a medical error, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Our experienced Clearwater medical malpractice attorneys have the necessary medical knowledge and legal expertise to assist you with your case every step of the way. Types of Medical and Surgical Errors Some of the most common types of medical and surgical errors that result in medical malpractice claims are as follows: Surgeon Error – typically where the surgeon was incompetent or lacked the necessar...

St. Patrick’s day is that one day each year that we all get to add an O’ to our last name and become honorarily Irish. However, with the fun, the parades, and the green beer come complications and risks, including the inevitable drunk drivers that may be on the roads. Not only is drunk driving illegal 1 but it presents a particularly serious risk of injury , and one report indicates that drunk drivers killed a person in the U.S. every 51 minutes on St. Patrick’s Day in recent years . 2 Keep the luck of the Irish close and avoid drunk driving accidents on St. Patty’s Day whenever possible. Drinking and Driving – Always a Bad Combination The dangers of drinking and driving are well established, but sometimes the excitement of the festivities can get the better of you and affect your judgment. Your best course of action to remain safe is to keep your wits about you and avoid getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking alcohol. However, even if you are as careful as you can possibly...