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a person slipped and fell because he stepped on a banana peel

Under Florida law, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if you slip and fall in a business establishment. However, the business’s liability for a slip and fall accident depends on Florida’s Transitory Substance Act. Under this statute, someone who slips and falls at a business establishment because of a temporary …

front license plate of a test vehicle

Nobody expects to crash during a test drive, but accidents during test drives can and do happen in Pensacola. These crashes involve complex liability issues that may prevent injured drivers from recovering the money they need. If you’re wondering what happens if you get into an accident during a test drive in Pensacola, you’ll find …

a truck accident on a highway in Pensacola, Florida

Truck accidents often result in serious injuries and significant medical expenses. When people injured in truck crashes must miss work, lost income can strain household finances. And that is to say nothing of the pain and suffering a commercial motor vehicle crash can cause.  While compensation should be available from the parties at fault for …

premises liability book on a table

Premises liability cases arise when a person gets hurt on property belonging to someone else. For example, a puddle in the aisle of a grocery store could cause someone to slip and fall. Or inadequate security, such as broken locks, may enable someone to break into a property and assault the occupant. In these situations, …

Personal injury protection (PIP)

Did you get hurt in a Florida car accident? If so, you might be wondering what happens if you exhaust your PIP benefits. A car accident lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and determine if you qualify for additional compensation. Here’s what you need to know about how PIP benefits work in Florida …

seat belt sign

Seat belt usage saves countless lives every year in Florida car accidents, yet they can cause serious injuries even when they work correctly. Seat belt syndrome refers to a range of injuries to the chest, abdomen, and internal organs that people sometimes sustain in a collision. These injuries result from the pressure seat belts exert …

woman putting on her helmet before going on a ride on her motorcycle

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 6,218 motorcyclists died in accidents in a recent year. Motorcycle riders have less protection than traditional vehicle drivers and passengers, and they are harder to see on the road. While only 3 percent of registered vehicles are motorcycles, motorcyclists account for 14 percent of traffic fatalities (NSC). Since …

an injured woman talking to a personal injury lawyer after an accident

When you suffer an injury in an accident, it can turn your life upside down. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may need a great amount of costly medical care, lose a significant amount of income due to your inability to work, and experience a great deal of emotional anguish. However, as we …

an injured man finally getting some representation from a personal injury lawyer

Whether caused by a car accident, medical malpractice, or a workplace accident, an injury can be as emotionally devastating as it is financially draining. If someone else hurt you in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area, the Emerald Coast, or the Florida Panhandle, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and …

car accident due to heavy rain

When you get into a car accident in Florida in bad weather like a severe storm, you might wonder whether you can hold the other driver liable for the crash. Drivers can bear liability in bad weather accidents if they neglect to adjust their driving behaviors. Injured accident victims have the option of seeking compensation …