Cheerleading has become an exciting, thrilling sport for children of all ages, and it is no longer the simple leaps, high kicks, and shaking pompons in support of the team. Members of the squad are being tossed 25+ feet in the air, executing complicated aerial gymnastics as they fly. It…
If you have filed or are considering filing a claim as a victim of water contamination in Camp Lejeune, you might already realize that the litigation is moving along at a snail’s pace. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed in August 2022, authorizing members of the military to seek…
Children are physically active, play hard, and participate in sports, often not realizing the risk of serious injuries. Unfortunately, kids often do not appreciate the fact that they suffered a head injury. Parents must be vigilant, as there can be serious medical implications when a child’s developing brain suffers trauma.…
E-scooter-sharing services are popular as a way to get around for work and errands, and statistics from recent years are proof. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GSHA), there were 52 million e-scooter trips in 2021 – up more than 50% from the previous year. These vehicles are affordable to rent,…
Society looks at violent crimes against children as being absolutely reprehensible, so all US states have laws that enhance criminal charges when the victim is a minor. Unfortunately, statistics from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reveal that harsh punishment for offenses does not deter criminal activity. Around 40% of American children…
Accidental injuries can cause serious harm to any part of the body, but there are significant concerns when a victim suffers a concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other types of catastrophic head injuries. Because time is of the essence, healthcare providers use a scoring method to assess the level…
Unless you work in the legal field, you may not be aware of a measure recently passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law by the governor. However, if you are the victim of any type of accident in the state, the new statute could have profound impacts on…
In a state that is almost completely surrounded by water and contains thousands of waterways within its borders, you can expect that boating is a popular activity in Florida. In fact, according to statistics from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), the state ranks #1 for registered vehicles. There are more…
It may not surprise you to learn that children under 14 years old comprise the highest rate of emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but you might be shocked to learn the health effects. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the implications for children are…
One of the key concepts in a Florida accident claim is negligence, in which the actions of the at-fault party are evaluated to determine if they breach the duty to exercise reasonable care. Negligence is also a factor when reviewing the victim’s conduct. When they are also negligent, victims may…