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A: Yes. Dog owners may be held liable for dog bite injuries regardless of whether their dog has ever shown any history of aggression. Florida does not have a “one-bite” rule, like certain other states, where a dog is given a certain allowance provided it never exhibited aggressive or violent tendencies in the past. Dog owners are held to a standard of “strict liability” for injuries sustained due to their animal attacking a person or another dog.

A: Yes, unfortunately. Six Florida cities ranked among the 20 worst cities in the nation, with Daytona Beach being the most dangerous of them all. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranked fourth nationally, followed by Jacksonville in the sixth spot, Orlando in eighth, Palm Bay in 12th, Miami in 14th, and Sarasota in 19th. And what’s scary is that these numbers are only getting worse.

A:Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Florida is four years. Civil injury suits are shorter at two years. A personal injury claim against a government entity in Florida has a statute of limitations of three years. If you are looking to file a wrongful death lawsuit, the statute of limitations is two years. Once these windows have expired, filing a successful lawsuit and recovering damages for your case may prove impossible.

A: It is always worth talking to a lawyer about your accident injuries, just in case. Even a minor rear-ending collision that doesn’t seem to hurt at first may eventually result in severe symptoms of whiplash or structural damage to your vehicle that was not previously apparent. By speaking to a lawyer early on, you can better prepare for these possibilities, even if you do not ultimately end up taking legal action in the case. Remember, if you are in an accident, it is important not to brush it off and act like all is well. These comments could come back to bite you later.

A: Florida ranks among the worst states for reports regarding nursing home abuse and neglect. More than 40% of Florida’s nursing home residents have reported abuse, and more than 90% have reported that they have witnessed neglect. Signs of abuse and neglect may include physical indicators like unexplained bruising, sudden weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, open wounds, and poor hygiene. Other warning signs include changes in emotional behavior like being withdrawn, prone to bouts of anger or fear, and inexplicable sobbing. Financial abuse may be indicated by unexplained withdrawals or sudden changes to a will.

A: Property owners owe a certain duty of care to lawful visitors and guests. This duty extends to the sidewalk outside their place of business. If the property owner knew about a potential hazard – a broken sidewalk or a slippery surface caused by water, ice, or chemicals – and they took no steps to address the hazardous condition, they may be held liable for injuries that occur as the result of an accident on that walkway.

A: Firstly, determine how badly you are hurt. If you feel okay, check on the passengers in your vehicle, then check for injuries to pedestrians and the occupants of other vehicles. Do not move victims unless necessary. Call 911 for emergency services. While awaiting their arrival, speak with the other party and exchange insurance coverage information if your injuries are minor. Do not apologize or say you are unhurt – such comments may be used against you. Document the car wreck by photograph and video. Please speak to any eyewitnesses and get their account of what happened. If an insurance adjuster arrives on the scene, don’t speak to them. Call an attorney and then provide law enforcement with your story.

A: For most all personal injury claims in Florida, it is necessary to prove a level of negligence or recklessness on the part of the individual(s) responsible for the injuries. To establish negligence, your personal injury accident attorneys will review all relevant evidence to your case, consult with expert witnesses, examine your medical records, speak to eyewitnesses, and work alongside you to craft an airtight case that proves that someone else’s negligence led to your accident.