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Personal Injury

Brachial Plexus Injury in Children

Frank Fernandez
Do You Have A Brachial Plexus Claim? Children are a vulnerable age group and have a higher risk of injuries. They are likely to sustain a brachial plexus injury from a severe accident. An adult or another child could have been responsible for the bodily harm on purpose or unintentionally. In several situations, the parents or guardians of the minor have a legal entitlement to reimbursement. Places like Tampa allow people to sue on their...
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Tampa Drivers: What to Do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault

Frank Fernandez
A car accident is always a stressful and overwhelming event. But those feelings are compounded if the other driver is at fault. What legal rights do you have? Who will pay for your medical bills and car repairs? And, do you need an attorney? Talk to an Attorney Learn more about what to do after a car accident that is not your fault. Immediate steps to take after a Tampa car crash After any motor...
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Medical Malpractice

Understanding Failure to Diagnose in Hospital Emergency Rooms

Frank Fernandez
When you head to the emergency room, you expect the doctors to quickly look over your symptoms and provide you with a diagnosis, ideally one that will cure your ailment. In many cases, you may find yourself heading to the emergency room with significant pain or an acute problem that requires an immediate remedy. Talk to an Attorney Unfortunately, you may not always walk out of the emergency room with the diagnosis you had hoped...
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What to Do After a Tampa Car Accident

Frank Fernandez
The immediate aftermath of any roadway accident is chaotic. Too often, car accident victims take action following a car accident which puts them in jeopardy of having their insurance claims denied or the settlement from the insurer reduced. Here are some things you should know about what to do following a car accident in Tampa. What to Do After a Tampa Car Accident The last thing you want to do is wind up suffering an...
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ER Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment

Frank Fernandez
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and falling on the floor. When you try to get up, you discover that you cannot do so because your feet are numb. You also notice that one side of your body seems weaker than the other. In a panic, you dial 911 and call for an ambulance. When you arrive in the emergency room, they run a battery of tests...
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Can a Tampa Car Accident Lawyer Help Me After a Rear-End Collision?

Frank Fernandez
One of the most stressful situations that can develop when driving on the Tampa roadways is the possibility of another motorist hitting your car from behind. These accidents are not only hard to prevent, but many times motorists do not even have enough time to brace themselves for an impact. As a result, these types of accidents can often leave victims of this crash dealing with catastrophic injuries and debilitating consequences that can forever change...
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Tampa Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics

Frank Fernandez
Mark Twain is credited with saying, “Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.” The fact of the matter is, when speaking of motor vehicle accidents in the Tampa Bay area, the numbers are high, and the statistics are eye-opening. The facts and figures statisticians use to produce their scientifically accurate stats can come from quantitative evidence from various data collection sets. Statistics are more than generalizations, and you can draw mathematical conclusions from accurate...
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Taking Legal Action After Drunk Driving Accidents in Tampa

Frank Fernandez
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal but can also lead to severe traffic accidents. Even the smallest amount of alcohol can impair a person’s ability to safely operate their vehicle, putting everyone else on the road at risk for accident and injury. Severe drunk driving accidents cause debilitating and life-threatening injuries, often forcing victims to spend weeks in the hospital, undergo surgery, and take time away from work....
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Reckless Driving in Lakeland? Here’s What to Do About It

Frank Fernandez
Reckless driving often defies definition, but you recognize it when you see it. Reckless motorists challenge your sense of safety and endanger your life, even in a scenic Florida city like Lakeland. They navigate the roads in ways that make them lose control, regardless of weather and road conditions. Reckless drivers often cause preventable, high-impact accidents, and they seriously injure people. If you and your family travel in traffic near a reckless driver, you can’t...
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What to Do After a Car Accident Not Your Fault

Frank Fernandez
The U.S. has some of the busiest roads, with more vehicles than licensed drivers. Though this does not justify the high rate of road accidents, crashes frequently happen. No one gets behind the wheel anticipating an accident, and no matter how careful you are, you cannot regulate the actions of the other motorists. All it takes is a slight mistake, such as a driver getting distracted by a text message, and in a split second,...
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