When a lawnmower explodes, the force of the blast can injure or even kill people who are nearby. Lawnmower explosions have caused serious injuries, including burns and eye damage. When seeking compensation for your injuries, you may file a product liability claim or file a lawsuit in court. The legal proceedings that follow a lawnmower …
Viles & Beckman Community Blood Drive – Fort Myers Florida
The Red Cross has called upon the help of the American people to combat a crisis that affects all people and communities, especially those experiencing emergencies. This crisis has taken the form of the worst national blood shortage in a decade. The Red Cross supplies over 40% of the nation’s blood but has received a …
Am I Being Watched? Surveillance In Personal Injury Cases
Someone might be following you and monitoring your every move. It might sound like something straight out of an old-fashioned spy novel, but technology has made modern-day surveillance easier than ever before. For those involved in personal injury cases, there’s a very real probability that someone is using surveillance and watching in the hopes of …
5 Weird But True Personal Injury Cases
5 Weird But True Personal Injury Cases – What happens when you get hurt, but it isn’t your fault? You get a lawyer and pursue a personal injury claim! Personal injury is a very broad and often quite intriguing topic. Typically, an individual will file these claims to recuperate the costs of their injury. Medical …
Impacts an ERISA Lien Can Have on Your Personal Injury Settlement
Personal injury cases are often accompanied by healthcare-related liens which you must take care of before receiving the settlement. The most challenging type of lien when it comes to your personal injury case, is an ERISA health insurance lien. What is ERISA? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that provides …
Product Liability & Lemon Law: What Are The Differences?
It’s frustrating when persistent vehicle problems delay your commute or alter your travel plans. It’s far worse when mechanical defects cause a tragic crash. Some vehicle manufacturers produce cars and trucks that are destined to disrupt your life. Whether your issue involves repetitive repairs or an accident with injuries, you have the legal right to …
How Much Does It Cost to Talk to a Lawyer?
Hiring a personal injury attorney following a serious accident may sound like an expensive proposition. People oftentimes associate legal representation with high fees, costs, and hourly rates. When another’s negligence causes an accident that results in injury, whether a slip and fall accident or a motor vehicle accident, victims may be entitled to compensation. Experienced …
You Signed a Release of Liability Waiver and Got Hurt — Now What?
Most of us are not thinking about the worst-case scenario when a release of liability waiver is put in front of us. We just see it as a necessary — and perhaps annoying — barrier between us and whatever it is we want to do. Many of us sign them without even really reading them. …
Understanding the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Florida
If you were in an accident, bitten by a dog, or suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim against the negligent party or parties. However, you need to file your claim before Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations expires. What is a Statute of Limitations …