Author Archives: Manny Franco
Who’s at Fault in a Florida Boating Accident?
The sunshine state is famed for its crystal blue waters and abundance of watersports, but if you’re headed out on the water you should bear in mind the dangers you’re facing. Unfortunately, people tend to be more reckless driving boats than they do cars, and almost always a boat accident leads to injuries. Not… Read More »
What to Do if You’re Injured on Vacation in Florida
Every year millions of people travel to Florida on vacation, but what happens if an accident takes place and a visitor is injured? In the state of Florida you have a right to claim compensation if another party’s negligence has resulted in damages, even if you’re not a resident. That being said, injury cases… Read More »
What is a Product Liability Claim?
Every year thousands of defective and dangerous products are sold to consumers, causing all kinds of injuries. Product liability laws are in a place in order to protect the public from these dangerous products, and to ensure they get compensated if they’re unfortunate enough to get injured. If you have purchased a defective product… Read More »
Common Surgical Errors
It may shock you to discover that surgical errors happen to thousands of Americans every year Fortunately the majority of these errors are not deadly, however even a minor mistake can cause damage. Most errors occur during the surgery itself (around 25% happen during pre and post care). Surgery errors can be caused by… Read More »
What is a Failure to Warn Case?
If a product is released by a manufacturer and a consumer is injured by it, they may be held liable for the harm caused – this is what a failure to warn case is. In short, it is the the responsibility of the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer to provide a clear warning explaining the… Read More »
What to Do Next if You’re Injured in a Car Crash
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a car crash it’s hard to think logically. You may be in shock or injured, but no matter what has happened you need to try ensure to take the right steps in order to protect yourself. Try and bear in mind the following steps: Don’t… Read More »
Common Swimming Pool Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
In the sunshine state trips to the pool come along regularly, but it’s important to know the risks associated with this activity – especially if you have young children. It goes without saying that you should always be aware when your kids are in the pool and keep focused on them, and you should… Read More »
Most Common Tailgating Injuries During Football Season
With the football season well and truly upon us, you may have already attended a few tailgating events. On the whole tailgating is relatively safe and fun, but there are dangers all football fans should be aware of – after all you don’t want to miss the game due to an accident which could… Read More »
Traffic Tips for Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium (home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and University of South Florida football team) has the capacity to seat over 65,000 people. Not only is it used for football it also plays host music concerts – and it has even accommodated an international soccer match back in 2012. Its most recent renovation… Read More »
What to Do if a Driver Hits Your Bicycle
Getting hit whilst on your bike can be extremely dangerous – even if you’re wearing protective gear. Automobile drivers can often be very unaware of cyclists generally, so it’s always a good idea to wear reflective clothing, have a light on your bike, and of course invest in a secure helmet. Even if you… Read More »
