Disability Law Blog

A common injury in motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall accidents is the breaking of an ankle. The severity of this type of bone injury can range from a small crack to a compound fracture, in which the bone pierces the skin. A minor break will often be treated the same as a sprain and the …

There are multiple different types of damages you may claim in a personal injury lawsuit if you have suffered injuries in a car accident (or in a bus, truck or motorcycle accident). The primary form of damages is for medical expenses, but you may also claim damages for lost wages, lost earning capacity (which is …

It is always smarter to hire a lawyer to handle a dog bite injury claim than it is for a victim to try to settle a claim on his own. Nearly five million Americans are bitten by a dog every year, though only about 15,000 of them receive compensation for their injury. That is because …

Childbirth can be one of the most painful and frightening experiences that a woman can go through. It can become even worse when the delivery process results in injury to the mother or the newborn. It isn’t commonly known, but, of every 1,000 births, six or eight will involve serious birth injury. These injuries can …

From a legal perspective, being involved in a bus accident is much different from being involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. Buses and drivers are held to even higher safety standards than other vehicles because they are commonly used as public transportation for taking children to school or passengers of any age to …

Areas of construction work can be dangerous places. Forklifts, cranes, scaffolding, ladders, saws, nail guns, and various falling objects have all been involved in serious injuries to both construction workers and innocent bystanders. Construction mishaps most often occur because of faulty equipment or insufficient warnings on machinery that can …

What Is Paralysis? Paralysis is a catastrophic and life-altering medical condition that completely alters the way a person lives his or her life. It is defined as the loss of voluntary muscle function caused by injury or disease of the brain, nerves, or spinal cord. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages …

A lot of people think that once they have turned their car off of a busy street into a normal, calm-looking parking lot that they can already begin relaxing from the stress of driving down the road.  However, drivers should actually continue being as alert as on a busy roadway, if not even more. Nearly …

The stages of a personal injury claim include: Don’t be scared by the Florida legal system; it can result in your failing to advocate for your rights. Remember, the system is there to look after your essential rights – something a Pensacola personal injury lawyer can also help with. Most personal injury cases have three …

If negotiation has not worked to get a fair resolutions for an injury claim, the next step is to turn to Florida’s civil courts for relief. Here, we present a basic overview of the different stages of a typical personal injury case, and we highlight some additional information about each stage. The Lawsuit: A Complaint …

Traumatic injury is a term which refers to physical injuries with sudden onset and severity which require immediate medical attention. The bodily insult may cause systemic shock called “shock trauma”, and may require immediate resuscitation and medical interventions to save life and limb. Traumatic injuries are caused by a wide variety of blunt, …

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Dog Bite-Related Injuries That May Require Medical Attention Bites: Bite injuries include puncture wounds and tearing wounds, which are caused when the attacking dog clamps down on the victim. The jaw muscles and fangs (long canine teeth) puncture and tear the skin and flesh of …

Getting a successful insurance settlement or jury verdict in a tractor-trailer trucking accident case requires detailed knowledge of both State and Federal rules and regulations. Florida Statutes, Section 316.302 and Section 316.70, detail the State of Florida’s safety requirements that apply to the operation of commercial vehicles on the public …

Truck accident injuries are similar to car accident injuries; however, due to the huge difference in size between large commercial trucks and smaller cars, there is a greater likelihood of more serious injuries and even death. Unfortunately, passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and even motorcycles typically bear the brunt of the …

Most people think motorcycle accidents always involve the biker being hit by another larger vehicle, which is what most often happens, but is not always the case. Some motorcycle accidents occur without an impact from another automobile. Usually in these cases, the biker tries to avoid a collision by laying the bike down. This action …

In other sections of this website, we have addressed the most common injuries from car accidents, including amputations or the loss of one or more limbs; broken bones; burn injuries; back, neck, and spinal injuries; cuts and lacerations; and head and brain injuries. Here we discuss other injuries one may suffer in an accident, which …

If you are injured in a car accident, you will need supporting evidence to prove your case. There are many different ways that you can prove who was at fault in the accident, and you must have this evidence if you want to be able to receive compensation for your losses. A personal injury lawyer …

Head On Collisions Head-on accidents most commonly occur at the intersections of roads and streets and on freeways. Head-on collisions only account for approximately two (2%) percent of all accidents; however, they cause approximately 10% of all car accident fatalities. Head-on collisions on the highway/freeway are especially dangerous because of …

The Ortiz Law Firm Handles All Types of Car Accident Cases Mr. Ortiz has been handling car accident cases for over a decade, and as a Florida personal injury attorney he has experience in handling all types of car accidents. From hit-and-run accidents to multi-vehicle crashes, Mr. Ortiz has helped his clients recover the money …

As companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar are growing more popular and beginning to replace taxi companies, it is important to understand how insurance coverage works when a ride-sharing company is involved so that you can protect yourself in the event of an accident. Although similar in many ways, each company has a different insurance …