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According to data provided by The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), around 12,000 Americans experience a spinal cord injury every year. Spinal cord injuries can result in partial or full paralysis in the worst cases and thus may mean the person may never work or enjoy activities by themselves again. Due to this …

Clearwater is a well-loved beach city. However, a high number of slip and fall accidents occur here. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, then you could be entitled to compensation. Slip and fall accidents are often associated with the elderly, but these types of accidents can happen to someone of …

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents across the United States. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), approximately 1.7 million rear-end collision car accidents happen each year, which accounts for 29% of all accidents on the road. Car accidents can be a life-altering event, …

Clearwater is famous for its beautiful beaches, but it is also home to great restaurants, theatres, and shopping centers. Property owners in Clearwater are responsible for the safety of people visiting their premises. However, it is common for hazards to go noticed or even to be ignored in order to try and cut costs. Premises …

According to Smart Growth America, Florida has the highest amount of pedestrian fatalities. This is because streets have been designed for the easy movement of vehicles while remaining unsafe for pedestrians. When a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle, they have very little protection. Therefore, it is common for any injuries sustained to be …

Motorcycle accidents have recently been becoming more and more common in Clearwater, Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to be killed in an accident than drivers of any other type of vehicle. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a …

Left-turn accidents occur when a car, motorcycle, or truck performs a left turn ahead of an oncoming driver. This type of accident in Clearwater generally occurs at intersections, where one driver tries to pass another vehicle that is waiting for their way to be free of oncoming traffic. Other times, drivers ignore the rules of …

A slip and fall accident can be devastating due to the unexpected injuries that can follow; out of the one million people who fall each year, as many as 30% experience significant injuries. An example of such an injury includes a knee injury. The knee consists of a complicated combination of bones, cartilage, and ligaments, …

A Clearwater car accident can sometimes occur because drivers make an improper turn, such as doing a U-turn where they shouldn’t, failing to use traffic signals, or rushing to make a turn and performing a maneuver unsafely. In fact, improper turns have become such a big issue that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are medical devices that are inserted into the largest vein in the abdomen, in order to prevent blood clots from forming in the legs and traveling to the lungs. They are designed to be a temporary precaution because the longer they are left, the bigger chance there is of them …

Car accidents are some of the most traumatic incidents that can occur in someone’s life. And when someone leaves the scene, it can add stress to an already difficult situation. By law, in the United States, you are legally required to stop if you have been involved in a car accident. According to Florida Highway …

Herniated disc cases are some of the most common and the most painful personal injury cases that we frequently deal with in Clearwater and the rest of Florida. A herniated disc is a common outcome of car accidents, but it can also happen through a slip and fall or other kinds of accidents that result …

Failing to give way in Clearwater, Florida, can lead to some severe personal injuries and horrific accidents and when these incidents involve a truck, the consequences can be even more extreme. When drivers decide to ignore the rules of the road and act negligently, they can cause accidents that take someone’s life or cause lifelong …

Failing to give way in Clearwater, Florida, can lead to some severe personal injuries and horrific accidents and when these incidents involve a truck, the consequences can be even more extreme. When drivers decide to ignore the rules of the road and act negligently, they can cause accidents that take someone’s life or cause lifelong …

Due to its beautiful surroundings and pleasant weather, the State of Florida is home to a very high percentage of retired residents. It is estimated that by 2030, around 25% of all drivers in Florida will be 65 or older. Unfortunately, due to deteriorating vision and impaired hearing, the elderly don’t always make the best …

Car accidents in Clearwater often occur because of reckless drivers or dangerous road conditions. However, sometimes accidents can occur because car parts of vehicles are defective. When this happens, those responsible must be held accountable, not only do the victims deserve compensation, but it can also prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. We …

An intersection is an area of the roadway or junction whereby two or more roads cross and meet; they are also the source of multiple auto accidents each year in Florida. According to data provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), approximately 2.5 million accidents occur at intersections each year throughout the United States. Intersection …

Buses should be one of the safest ways to travel; they are required to take precautions to keep passengers safe. However, where buses are involved in road accidents, it results in an immense amount of harm. Buses often do not have seatbelts, and passengers are not provided with airbags, therefore when bus accidents do occur, …