Monthly Archives: December 2016
Were You Injured in a Tampa Bay Uber Accident?
Uber is very popular in Tampa Bay. Many people use the ridesharing application as one of their primary means of transportation. According to Business Insider, the company now has more that 300,000 drivers on the road around the country. This includes many thousands within the state of Florida. Of course, with so many automobiles… Read More »
The State of Marijuana Laws and Enforcement in Tampa Bay
When Floridians went to the polls on November 8th, 2016, they overwhelmingly voted in favor of allowing the expanded use of medical marijuana. In fact, the Tampa Bay Times reports that the medical marijuana ballot initiative won 71 percent to 29 percent. This is no doubt a decisive victory in our very polarized era…. Read More »
Florida Car Accidents: How to Handle an Uninsured Motorist
Under Florida law, all drivers are required to carry insurance coverage for both personal injuries and property damage. Unfortunately, far too many drivers fail to live up to this legal obligation. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that as many as 24 percent of Florida drivers lack the requisite coverage. To put this number… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?
In Florida, all property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions for invited guests. The failure to do so may be considered negligent and it can lead to innocent victims suffering serious injuries. Victims can recover compensation from the negligent property owner by bringing a premises liability claim…. Read More »
Defective Medical Devices are a Serious Safety Hazard
There is no doubt that advances in science and medicine have saved many lives across the country and throughout the state of Florida. Innovative medical devices have played a major role in improving the outcomes of some serious health issues. Unfortunately though, there can also be a downside to our reliance on cutting edge… Read More »