Catastrophic injuries are considered any injury that causes the victim permanent harm, or an immediate, significant disability or pain. Amputations ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 2.5 million people went to the emergency room following a car crash in 2012. Based on ...
In another action related to the Takata airbag recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging Honda and Acura drivers to stop ...
Last week, a snorkeler was seriously harmed as a result of being struck by a boat. The 27-year-old woman was swimming back to her vessel when she was ...
Approximately 2.8 million Americans sustain mild to traumatic brain injuries each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a ...
No one likes a bully. Yet, the social stigma associated with bullying has never seemed to be enough to stop bullies from terrorizing their perceived ...
When you buy a ticket to ride a public city bus, you are placing your wellbeing in the hands of that bus’s driver. It stands to reason that if you do ...
The labor and delivery process can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing for both mother and child. As the mother experiences a whirlwind of ...
Aging is a natural part of life. As you grow older on the road, The Pittman Firm, P.A. wants to make sure you have all the resources you need to stay ...
In a much anticipated and written about case, the U.S. Supreme Court overwhelmingly ruled Florida’s death penalty laws unconstitutional . The decision ...
House Bill 107 went into effect last year, but law enforcement officers provided a “ grace period ” for Florida residents as they adapted to the new ...
When an individual is involved in an accident caused by another person, there are laws and rules that allow the injured person to seek compensation. ...
Unfortunately, elder abuse is a prevalent issue in today’s society. Despite efforts by state, federal, and local governments, it seems like we read ...
In a sweeping move being criticized by drone enthusiasts , the Federal Aviation Administration has made drone registration mandatory starting December ...
Assuming someone else was at fault in causing an accident, the question becomes: Who should you sue? A lot of rain, as we've had recently, results in ...
As new technology develops, so does the world of personal injury . Modern marvels like smartphones and self-driving cars are making our lives easier ...
The term “Big Pharma” is a derogatory nickname that encompasses the billion-dollar pharmaceutical companies that are in the business of manufacturing ...
In a car accident claim that goes to court, two parties will be going up against one another: the plaintiff or claimant and the defendant who is being ...
House Bill 107 went into effect last year, but law enforcement officers provided a “ grace period ” for Florida residents as they adapted to the new ...
Electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” are the latest micro-transportation fad to hit the streets of Florida. However, as we discussed in a previous blog ...
Hurricane Joaquin was one of what is predicted to be very few hurricanes in American waters this year. As it wound its path north and east into the ...
When most of us think about mold, we picture having to throw away bread, cheese, or other food items that have sat in our kitchen too long. However, ...
States with warm climates are the most dangerous for motorcyclists because people are able to ride year-round—and the more you ride, the more likely ...
The U.S. 98 through the U.S. 231 slowed to a crawl this past Wednesday as unidentified hydraulic fluid appeared on the road. Authorities described the ...
It's more voracious than a pack of teenage boys, it moves quicker than preschoolers after birthday party cupcakes, and its heat makes the steamiest ...
Between 2008 and 2017, there were over 49,000 pedestrian fatalities – approximately one person per hour – in the United States. Tragically, Florida ...
Did you know that if you have been injured on someone’s public or private property you may be able to file a personal injury claim ? This type of case ...
Electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” are the latest micro-transportation fad to hit the streets of Florida. However, as we discussed in a previous blog ...
The baby care market is a $16.78 billion industry. Fisher-Price, Funskool, Disney, and other lucrative companies are consistently manufacturing new ...
The General Motors exhibit at the 1939 New York World’s Fair stunned guests by introducing the concept of a fully-functional autonomous vehicle. This ...
In a premises liability case , you will seek compensation from a property owner or controller for contributing to your injury on their property. For ...
Reports of a mass transit accident in Kansas are creating a number of questions for policy makers and those responsible for train safety. The accident ...
Insurance companies are notorious for doing anything they can to try to lessen how much coverage or compensation they provide auto accident victims . ...
With the high number of commercial trucks on the highway at any given time, it is no surprise that thousands of trucking accidents occur each year. If ...
In a typical personal injury claim, the plaintiff demands compensation from a liable defendant equal to the real damages they suffered as a result of ...