Bullying is a serious problem in schools nationwide, and Florida is no exception. Our Panama City personal injury attorney explains the most common types of bullying that occur in Florida schools, why bullying is so underreported, and how parents and schools can help. Bullying in Florida Schools According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 31% of …
Spring Break Visitor Killed After Fall From Balcony
WJHG is following a story that caught the attention of our Panama City premises liability lawyer. 21-year-old Jacob Winkler was enjoying Spring Break after arriving in Panama City Beach from his home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The trip took a tragic turn early Saturday morning when Winkler fell from a 7th floor balcony at the …
Can You Get Holiday Pay While Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
Accidents never occur at convenient times – sometimes, they happen around planned vacations, or during the holidays. If you’re currently recovering from personal injuries and are receiving workers’ compensation, don’t assume that you won’t be allowed to receive vacation pay, too. It’s possible for workers to collect benefits from both. Defining Workers’ Compensation As an …
What Is the Difference Between the Statute of Limitations & the Statute of Repose in Florida?
Statute Of Limitations vs Statute Of Repose Every state has set deadlines for taking legal action in a personal injury claim. A person can only file a lawsuit from the date of an accident or injury until a certain amount of years have passed. This is called a statute of limitations. A statute of repose …
Proving and Penalizing Hit & Run Accidents in Florida
Hit and run crashes are disturbingly common in the U.S., a hit and run occurs roughly every 43 seconds according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of course, some hit and run accidents are victimless crimes, like a small parking lot scrape during a botched parking job, for instance. Yet, hit and runs …
Important Knee Replacement Recalls You Should Know About
There have been a disturbing number of knee replacement recalls since the 2000s. In some cases, systems have been known to rot inside the body, requiring more surgery to have them removed. In other cases, a medical device, although faulty, cannot be removed due to its integration into the body. Knee replacements are important. They …
The Importance of Jurisdiction from Cops to Civil Courts
The world is becoming an ever-smaller place. With the Internet creating a “place” that exists apart from traditional notions of states, countries, or even continents, borders sometimes seem like an old-fashioned concept. Nonetheless, borders do matter when it comes to the law (as anyone who has watched offenders speed across the border in a movie …
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?
Lane-splitting is not legal in Florida, in fact, the only U.S. state that has legalized lane-splitting is California. Florida Statute 316.209 (3) reads “no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles,” making this practice illegal throughout the state. Though controversial in our part of the world, lane-splitting …
Why Should I Get a FL Windshield Claims Lawyer?
A windshield is often the only thing standing in the way of you being seriously injured while driving. As the only barrier between you and debris such as rocks and blown-out tires, it is critical to being able to drive safely. When your windshield shatters, either due to a crash or debris, you count on …
Who Can I Sue in a FL Trucking Accident?
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you are not alone. Last year approximately 107,000 semi-trucks and commercial trucks were involved in serious accidents. Commercial trucks can weigh up to 30,000 pounds, and the damage that they can cause physically, emotionally, and financially, can be catastrophic. If you have suffered serious injuries due …
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