Fort Walton Beach Personal Injury Blog
Workers’ compensation: The threats posed by mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health recently reported that it detected the presence of mosquitoes carrying dangerous viruses. The risks of mosquito bites are always higher during the summer months, and outdoor workers will be wise to take precautions. Although the...
Personal injury severity at theme parks often understated
Major theme parks in Florida like those run by Universal, SeaWorld and Disney must report incidents that led to the hospitalization of guests for 24 hours or more to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The latest report, covering personal...
Tiger Woods no longer defendant in wrongful death lawsuit
Following up on our June 10 blog post about a Florida family claiming Tiger Woods played a role in their bartender son's death ("Tiger Woods faces wrongful death lawsuit"), the plaintiffs have amended the complaint. They removed the professional golfer from the...
Personal injury: Moped rider’s death under investigation
Sharing the busy Florida highways with trucks will always be dangerous, especially for those whose mode of transport has only two wheels. Motorcyclists, bicyclists and moped riders are particularly vulnerable because they have little protection. Although wearing a...
Workers’ compensation: Worker trapped in ground collapse
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict standards when it comes to excavations and trenches. Regardless, numerous workers' compensation benefits claims are filed in Florida each year for trench and excavation-related injuries. In a recent...
6 things to do if you have an accident in a rental car
Whether you are on vacation, need a substitute vehicle while yours is in the shop or have no car of your own, you may occasionally rent a vehicle. With roughly 400,000 automobile accidents occurring on Florida’s roadways in any given year, though, your...
Many boating accidents lead to personal injury lawsuits
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently arranged a media day to promote boating safety. July is known for boating accidents on Florida waters, and many personal injury claims result from boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The FWC...
Personal injury can cause physical and emotional distress
Anyone who was injured in a car accident through no fault on his or her part might have grounds to pursue claims for financial relief. The aim of filing a personal injury claim in a Florida civil court is typically to recover economic damages like medical expenses,...
Wrongful death lawsuit might follow fatal ATV accident
The summer weather in Florida invites outdoor enthusiasts to take to the woods to ride their ATVs on the challenging trails. Unfortunately, not all participants recognize the risks of doing this while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Operating such a vehicle while under...
Remember these 7 steps to take after a car crash
If you are in a car accident, no matter how minor, your nerves will take a beating, and you may sustain injuries. However, in the aftermath, there are key steps you should remember to take.Here are seven steps to take following a motor vehicle crash: 1. ...
