Medical Bills After Dog Bite Injury: Who Should Pay For It?
Dog bites lead to severe injuries. Even minor incidents may lead to medical bills running into hundreds of thousands. Most victims are under the false impression that they can’t do much to get compensation for their injuries in case of a dog bite.
Florida leads the nation both in terms of bicycles and fatal accidents involving bicyclists. It is only second after California in terms of people who commute using bikes. But, if we look at the number of bicycle crashes and deaths caused in these accidents, then a completely different picture emerges.
Reckless driving is a crime under Florida law which carries severe punishment in case of bodily injuries or property damage and is estimated to be the leading cause behind road accidents in Florida.
In this article, we will discuss the laws concerning reckless driving in Florida and will explain why you should hire a personal injury lawyer if you are a victim of reckless driving.
Section 316.192 of Florida Statutes defines reckless driving as driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. It must be noted that negligence is not sufficient to prove a case of reckless driving against the defendant. The law clearly states that there has to be an element of willfulness which can also be considered as a conscious decision to drive without any regard for other people on the road.
Penalties for reckless driving in Florida are dependent on prior history of reckless driving, and any bodily or property damage which may result from such driving.
First offense without any bodily injury or property damage: First-time offenders who engage in reckless driving causing any bodily injury or property damage are charged for a 2nd-degree misdemeanor. This may lead up to 90 days in jail or 6 months of probation with a fine of $500.
Second offense: This is also considered a 2nd-degree misdemeanor if there is no damage to anyone. There is a penalty of up to 6 months in jail along with a maximum fine of $1,000 for 2nd-time offenders.
Property damage or bodily injury: If reckless driving leads to any property damage or bodily injury, then the driver is charged for a 1st-degree misdemeanor which may result up to 1 year in jail or 12 months in probation along with a $1,000 fine.
Serious bodily injury: In cases of serious bodily injuries, the driver engaging in reckless driving is charged for a 3rd-degree felony which may lead up to 5 years in prison or 5 years’ probation and $5,000 fine.
The penalties and fines associated with this crime are paid by the guilty party above and beyond any insurance pay out to injured parties or property owners.
If you are a victim of reckless driving in Florida, then you may need professional help from an experienced reckless driving lawyer who is aware of Florida laws concerning reckless driving and has a proven track record of winning reckless driving cases.
You can contact us using the contact form on our site or call (727) 498-8771 for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Tractor trailer and truck accidents lead to more than 4,000 deaths in the US each year. They are considered to be among the worst kind of auto accidents as most tractor trailers are much heavier than your average car and due to their large size and weight, it’s quite natural that more people get killed or injured as compared to a car accident.
There are more than 2 million trucks and tractor-trailers operating in the US which cover almost 100 billion miles a year traveling across the country. It’s quite normal that so many trucks will also lead to a high number of accidents. These vehicles are responsible for more than 480,000 road accidents in the US each year.
Tractor Trailer accidents account for a large portion of road accidents and past statistics prove this. In 2016, for example, there were 44,307 commercial crashes in Florida. In 2015, 3,852 people died in large trucks and tractor trailer accidents in Florida. Among the dead, an overwhelming 69% were car passengers, 16% were truck occupants, and 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
Ridesharing services such as Uber have become quite popular over the past few years in Florida. It’s very natural that with the increasing number of people traveling via Uber, accidents involving Uber drivers also increased proportionally.
Uber and other similar ridesharing services are quite different than taxis. If you or a loved one is injured in an Uber accident, then things may turn out to be complicated because Uber uses a unique, technology driven business model. So, here are some important things which you must know in case you got involved in an Uber accident as there are several factors which will dictate the amount of compensation you may get for your damages.
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly popular in the US and across the world. These services have indeed revolutionized how we travel and have disrupted the cab/taxi industry. The number of accidents involving Lyft drivers has also increased dramatically.
In this article, we will share some tips and will guide you about some best-practices for what you need to do after getting injured in a Lyft accident in Florida.
More and more people are using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft in the US and across the world. Thus, it’s quite natural that the number of accidents involving vehicles from these companies is also on the rise. A normal car accident is by itself quite complex because you may not get awarded all the damages, involving a paid third party driver increases the complexity of the situation. The St. Petersburg Lyft Accident Attorneys at Shocklee Paolino are well versed in handling the intricacies of a Lyft accident.
Medical malpractice refers to the harm caused to a patient when a doctor or any other medical practitioner fails to fulfill his duties competently. Research suggests that medical malpractice cases are the third leading cause of death in the US.
Traumatic brain injury can lead to life-altering changes in a person and can also severely affect the life of those around him. By their very nature, traumatic brain injuries are serious, and a person may need weeks, months, or even years to fully recover.