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Scott Marshall | October 14, 2022
Many people often think traumatic brain injuries are only suffered by soldiers or professional athletes, but they frequently happen to everyday people. An auto accident is one of the most common ways people suffer from traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, will heal and the person will ... Understanding recovery after a traumatic brain injury
Scott Marshall | September 15, 2022
When a worker gets hurt on the job, they typically have the right to request workers’ compensation benefits. Unlike many forms of insurance, workers’ compensation provides no-fault coverage. A worker neither needs to show that they were without fault to seek benefits, nor do they need to prove that their employer was to blame for ... What’s third-party liability? How does it differ from workers’ compensation?
Scott Marshall | September 2, 2022
Cell phones have streamlined the process of handling a car crash. There was once a time when you might have to leave the scene of a wreck, find a landline phone and then wait until the next business day or later to communicate with an insurance provider. Those days are long gone. As long as ... Do you really need an attorney to help you get money for your car accident injuries?
Scott Marshall | July 23, 2022
This past month, we learned of yet an alligator-related tragedy in Florida. According to law enforcement, an 80-year-old woman who fell into a pond at a country club in Sarasota County was fatally attacked by two alligators. Alligators are attracted to any place they can find water – preferably fresh water. That means that in ... Are property owners liable for alligator attacks in Florida?
Scott Marshall | July 22, 2022
Most people know to practice the safe handling of a firearm – whether practicing at a range or going hunting. But mistakes and accidents do happen. Maybe someone bumps a gun that is sitting on the table at the range and it falls to the floor. Maybe you trip in the woods and drop your ... Should a gun fire if you drop it?
Scott Marshall | July 21, 2022
There are many different types of roadway accidents involving motorcycles that lead to serious injuries. Bikers can lose control when they hit gravel on the side of the road, they can collide with another driver who carelessly runs a red light, and they can be involved in accidents due to poor weather conditions. But the ... Left-turn accidents plague motorcyclists
Scott Marshall | July 20, 2022
When it comes to automobile safety technology, there has generally been two schools of thought. The first was simply to make it less likely that people would be severely injured or killed in car accidents. The second was to prevent accidents themselves. In modern vehicles, both are designed to combat car accidents. But how? Seat ... Auto safety tech: Preventing injuries vs. preventing accidents
Scott Marshall | June 15, 2022
When someone dies unexpectedly, their passing can leave those who survived with a profound sense of loss and injustice. It is normal and natural for people to look for someone to blame. In certain scenarios, direct family members of the deceased may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against a person or ... When is a wrongful death claim possible in Florida?
Scott Marshall | May 24, 2022
If you’re driving a vehicle in Florida and it suddenly fails, it’s possible that you could have a claim against the manufacturer, the dealership or someone else who recently worked on your vehicle. Your vehicle’s design is supposed to be free from defects. If a part is defective and you recently purchased the vehicle, you ... Who can you sue if your vehicle fails?
Scott Marshall | May 24, 2022
One in three accidents this year will be caused by road rage in the United States. Of those accidents, approximately 30 will involve murder by enraged drivers with guns. With our roadways looking more and more dangerous, drivers need to be more alert than ever. Learning how to avoid becoming a victim of road rage ... Road rage and auto accidents
Scott Marshall | May 4, 2022
When workers consider their injury risks, many think of major injuries that stem from handling heavy machinery or slipping and falling off a ladder. And these are certainly major risks that a lot of workers face on a daily basis, but it’s important to note that even the small things can cause injury. For instance, ... Is a cluttered workplace an injury risk?
Scott Marshall | April 27, 2022
An evening out with friends at your favorite nightclub should never end with a tragedy. Unfortunately, certain hazards can make the establishment perilous to customers. If you slip and fall at your favorite nightclub and suffer injury, you may be able to pursue compensation. Under Florida premises liability laws, nightclub operators are legally required to ... How do I prove liability in a slip and fall accident at a nightclub?