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car Accident Personal Injury

​What Do Police Do in a Hit-and-Run?

Frank Fernandez
Any car accident can leave you feeling frustrated. But when you have to watch the other driver speed away from the scene, that frustration can quickly turn to rage. especially if you suffered injuries or substantial damage to your vehicle. Without the other driver’s insurance information, it is much harder to recover compensation for these losses. This is a situation where you hope the police can help. Police will start by investigating the crash scene...
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Auto Accidents

Sideswipe Collisions—More Dangerous Than You Might Think

Frank Fernandez
People are often surprised by the many types of car accidents that can occur. To many, a car accident is any collision between automobiles, but the truth is that the type of accident you are involved in can have far-reaching implications on your life. Sideswipe accidents are quite common on the road and can result in minor to fatal injuries of victims based on how and why the accident occurs. If you are a victim...
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Trucking Accidents

Head-On Truck Collisions

Frank Fernandez
A head-on truck collision combines two of the most deadly—and frightening—types of vehicle accidents. Semi-trucks, a fixture of Florida highways, are incredibly dangerous vehicles. Colliding straight into one may leave drivers and passengers seriously injured, permanently scarred, unable to walk, or even dead. If you or a loved one was in one of these accidents, you know firsthand how life-changing the aftermath is. They can be fatal or leave the driver or other victims permanently...
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Slip and Fall

Who Bears Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Frank Fernandez
If you experience a slip and fall injury, you may need financial assistance for your medical expenses and lost wages. A slip and fall injury attorney can help determine who is liable for your fall. Slip and fall accidents can be disastrous. One minute you are walking along, engaged in everyday activities, and the next, you are on the ground, suffering from a serious injury. Elderly individuals are more susceptible to a hip fracture due...
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Car Accidents Personal Injury

​Why Do I Need to Hire a Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney?

Frank Fernandez
Sustaining injuries and property damage in an automobile accident is hard enough, but when other parties flee the scene, it worsens things. After all, how will you get insurance compensation for the damage? How will you prove the accident wasn’t your fault? What will happen to your property? Will you be responsible for medical bills incurred because of the wreck? These questions may weigh on anyone’s mind after a hit-and-run accident. While hit-and-runs are never...
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Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

​Can You Sue Someone for Hitting You on a Bike?

Frank Fernandez
Riding your bike through the historic streets of St. Petersburg, along the beach in Miami, or visiting popular theme parks in Orlando is a great way to soak up the Florida sunshine. With nice year-round weather, cycling can help you to relax on the weekend, beat traffic on your morning commute, or reduce your carbon footprint while getting around. Unfortunately, riding your bike isn’t as safe as a car or a truck. If another vehicle...
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Auto Accidents

The Most Common Causes of Vehicle Collisions

Frank Fernandez
Every year, thousands of traffic accidents happen across the country. They are a leading cause of death in the United States and a significant source of hospital emergency room visits. Yet, even though these collisions happen for various reasons, most are often due to driver error. That is why the only way to help prevent these injury-causing and fatal vehicle accidents is to comprehend how they happen and what the leading causes of these accidents...
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Medical Malpractice

How Do You Win a Medical Negligence Case?

Frank Fernandez
You might suffer no adverse consequences when a healthcare provider commits an error. A doctor might even correct a mistake early enough that you never know it happened. But many victims of medical errors suffer injuries or death. These injuries can range from cuts and bruises from rough handling by nursing assistants to a long and painful battle with a fatal disease after an incorrect diagnosis. Understanding medical negligence and what you need to prove...
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Trucking Accidents

How to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit

Frank Fernandez
Truck transport is a thriving business in the United States. An estimated 15.5 million trucks operate in the U.S., with almost 2 million tractor-trailers. About 70 percent of all products reach their destination via a type of truck. Trucks supply essential products, including consumer goods, medical supplies, and equipment. Cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians share the roads with large trucks. Accidents are a common occurrence. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that over 500,000 truck accidents...
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Trucking Accidents

Truck Rollovers: Deadly and More Common Than You Might Think

Frank Fernandez
In Florida, 349 people were killed by truck crashes in a recent year, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Large commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and other trucks pose considerable danger to other motorists and passersby if they crash, simply because they are the largest vehicles on the road. The weight of a large CMV, especially, can be roughly 30 times that of passenger cars. Nationwide, 4,114 people died in truck crashes in...
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