Hillsborough County has some of Florida’s busiest roadways, with thousands of commercial trucks, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians passing through every day. Unfortunately, heavy traffic often translates into a large number of collisions. In 2016, Hillsborough County recorded 27,660 crashes. Some roads in Hillsborough County are more dangerous than others, according to crash data. Being… read more
Certain elements must exist for a patient to file a suit against a doctor or hospital. Not every incompetent doctor or undesirable health outcome gives patients grounds for medical malpractice claims. Florida’s medical malpractice laws state how, when, and why a patient can bring an injury claim against a physician. Medical malpractice in Florida has… read more
In the wake of the sharing economy, short-term rental sites such as Airbnb have flourished. They’ve been especially successful in Florida, providing a viable source of supplemental income for homeowners and a competitive alternative to hotels for tourists. But despite the positives, Airbnb largely remains a company with unclear rules bolstered by a seemingly unregulated… read more
In 2016, 4,463 boating accidents occurred throughout the United States. Recreational boating accidents took 701 lives, injured 2,902 others, and caused around $49 million in property damages. Tampa Bay is a prime destination for boaters in Florida and around the country. Tampa’s waterways see a surge in boating activity in the spring and summer months… read more
In 2016, 3,450 Americans died in accidents involving distracted drivers. Cell phones are arguably the most dangerous forms of driver distraction, yet approximately 481,000 drivers are using mobile devices while driving at any given time during daylight hours. Like most states, Florida has enacted some sort of “cell phone law” restricting the use of electronic… read more
Lane-splitting refers to a motorcycle driving between two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction – “splitting” the lanes. Lane-splitting is a controversial motorcycle maneuver with plenty of confusion surrounding whether or not it’s legal. California, the first state to start taking steps toward legalizing lane-splitting, has brought many to wonder about the legality… read more
Many states impose “caps,” or limits, on the amount of damages a plaintiff can receive for medical malpractice. The purpose of the cap is to prevent lawsuits from impeding a healthcare center’s ability to help patients, as well as to discourage fraudulent medical malpractice claims by limiting how much a plaintiff can win. If you… read more
Florida law regarding motorcycle insurance is different from other states and different from laws requiring insurance for drivers of other vehicles. This has led to some confusion for motorcycle riders over whether motorcycle insurance is required at all. In fact, if you operate a motorcycle, Florida law requires you to have some proof of financial… read more
Dogs really are man’s best friend, but injuries from dog bites are not uncommon. They happen in adults, but children are injured especially often, as they are less likely to think through the repercussions of approaching an unfamiliar dog. It is important to have some background knowledge if a dog injures you in any way… read more
Each state has different laws concerning personal injury and other matters of civil litigation. Unlike some other aspects of the law, there are no federal mandates concerning personal injury or how attorneys and victims pursue compensation for negligence. Instead, each state sets its own rules for how and when a victim of negligence may file… read more
