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Can You Sue After Suffering a Workplace Injury?

Can You Sue After Suffering a Workplace Injury - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

Under normal circumstances, an employee injured on the job in Florida cannot sue the employer for damages. Workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, and that is normally the only compensation available to the employee. Workers' compensation is intended to limit employer liability while also giving injured employees guaranteed levels of compensation without having to sue their employer to receive compensation. Workers' compensation law provides a recovery schedule that gives a degree of certainty as to what you will receive for a particular injury at work, as it sets forth an amount of damages allowable for each particular kind of...

16 April

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Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

A spinal cord injury refers to an injury, generally caused by trauma, that results in a loss of spinal cord function. That loss of function isn't always severe and lasting. A spinal cord bruise, for instance, is painful but will typically heal in a relatively short period of time and not result in permanent damage. However, many spinal cord injuries do result in a loss of feeling in a part of your body, or even the loss of the ability to move part of your body. Paralysis, this kind of loss of movement, while directly related to spinal cord injury,...

07 February

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Pedestrian Deaths Are Near All-Time Highs – Miami Personal Injury Attorney

Pedestrian Deaths Are Near All-Time Highs - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

Miami Personal Injury Lawyer News: Pedestrians are undoubtedly the most vulnerable people using the sidewalks and roads. The human body is simply no match for a motorized vehicle, and pedestrians can suffer extremely serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. In fact, pedestrian deaths are in the middle of a significant spike. From 2007 through 2016, pedestrian deaths nationwide rose 27 percent. This increase came when traffic fatalities for occupants of vehicles were down 14 percent over the same time period. Given that juxtaposition, it should be no surprise that pedestrian fatalities posted a sharp increase during that period...

07 February

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What Are the Lifetime Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury? Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Explains

What Are the Lifetime Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

While all spinal cord injuries are a serious issue, they can vary widely in severity. At their worst, though, spinal cord injuries can result in permanent paralysis below the site of the injury and a lifetime of medical costs. Most people don’t give SCIs much thought because they are relatively uncommon. Given the dramatic impact an SCI can have on your life, the topic might be worth more consideration. Suffering an SCI can bring with it significant financial burdens, but it also can carry major costs in the form of diminished quality of life. What is a Spinal Cord Injury? The spinal...

07 February

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Miami Beach Construction Accidents Highlight Risks

Miami Beach Construction Accidents - Miami Construction Accident Attorney

Construction workers are the unsung heroes of Miami’s booming economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (see chart) reports year-over-year employment of construction workers has increased nearly 20 percent in Miami, far outpacing the national average of 4 percent growth. Such blistering growth comes with a variety of additional risks for workers who already face the highest rates of serious and fatal injuries on the job. South Florida Real Estate News reports a fatal construction fall occurred before Christmas at the site of a 294-room motel under construction in Miami Beach. The 35-year-old fell from the third story to the second story at...

15 January

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A Broken Bone Can be More Serious Than You Think

A Broken Bone Can be More Serious Than You Think - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

Miami Personal Injury Attorney News: Some people write off broken bones as a minor injury that happens to everyone at one time or another. After all, many of us broke an arm as a child and enjoyed having our friends sign our cast. Not every broken bone is a simple injury that heals in a few weeks, however. Some fractures can be extremely serious and can affect victims for months or years. Common Causes of Broken Bones Broken bones can happen as a result of violence, though they most often occur due to unexpected accidents. The following accidents are leading causes of broken bones: ...

17 December

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Protect Your Children With the Right Car Seats – Miami Personal Injury Attorneys

Protect Your Children With the Right Car Seats - Miami Personal Injury Attorneys

There are a vast number of different car seats that are available on the market, and it can be difficult to determine which car seat is best for you. Unfortunately, too many children die each year in car accidents. Statistics compiled by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas reveal that between 2010 and 2014, 2,885 children were killed in motor vehicle accidents. The proper car seat, however, can greatly reduce the risk that your children end up injured in a serious car accident. If you do end up...

13 December

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Be on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers in Miami this Holiday Season

Be on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers in Miami this Holiday Season - Personal Injury Attorney

For many Americans trying to escape the winter chill, Miami is a popular destination. Even for locals, the holidays are meant for family, friends, food, and drink, but things often go too far. A glass of wine with dinner, a drink of unknowingly spiked eggnog, and a nightcap can leave Florida’s roads with many intoxicated drivers. Police officers often set up DUI checkpoints during the holidays, but many drunk drivers purposefully avoid these areas. Knowing how to spot a drunk driver this holiday season may save both your life and the lives of others. How to Spot a Drunk Driver [caption...

31 October

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