Fort Lauderdale Injury Lawyer Blog

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when a school bus that was carrying 10 children crashed into his bike. The elementary school students that were riding the bus were not injured in the motorcycle accident. Reports indicate that the motorcycle swerved in front of the bus, crossing its path which causing the accident. The motorcyclist was lodged under the bus after the crash took place. He was taken to Delray Medical Center in serious condition. A school bus accident at the same intersection involving a school bus took place just a week before calling into question the safety of the roadway.

With school letting out and the start of day camp around the corner, drivers should be extra cautious when driving motor vehicles. A motorcycle accident like the one reported above could have been avoided had the driver been more careful. The Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm are happy to assist you in evaluating a potential claim. We are here to help you.

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A Venice, Florida jury awarded a man money damages after he was attacked and scarred by bed bugs at a local motel. The man was bitten more than 60 times and presented photographic evidence of the bed bug bites to the jury to further support his claim. The jury awarded damages to cover the man's medical bills (the bites were bad enough that he required medical treatment), lost clothing and missed time at work.

Bed bug bites are real. The scars are real and the trauma and emotional distress following an attack are real. The Florida bed bug bite lawyers at our firm will assist you in evaluating your bed bug bite claim and prosecute the offenders. We will fight for you!

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Lately, bed bugs are turning up everywhere - in hotels, motels, cruise ships, apartment complexes and hospitals. The infestation of these pests is growing by the day. Bed bugs are paper thin but leave horrid bites on humans and pets. Most commonly bed bugs bite unsuspecting humans at night where they crawl out from mattresses, carpets, headboards, light sockets and walls.

Unfortunately, a trained pest control technician or inspector will only be able to detect bed bugs in a room 30% of the time. Now, there is a better alternative to help in the fight against bed bugs. Specially trained dogs are now being used to detect bed bugs with a 90% degree of accuracy. These dogs are able to smell the bed bugs to assist in elimination.

If you or a loved one have been bitten by bed bugs, the Florida bed bug bite lawyers at our firm are happy to assist in the evaluation of your case and fight for your rights.

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A Coral Springs toddler drowned in a family pool that was unfenced. The family members that were watching the child became distracted and the child was able to enter the water. The toddler was discovered by his siblings after he had been in the water for some five (5) minutes. The child was rushed to the hospital but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Florida law mandates that a fence or some type of barrier be placed around all pools built after the year 2000 to prevent drownings. For unknown reasons, this pool did not have that fence/barrier in place. It is not known when the family's home was constructed.

During the summer months it is crucial to maintain optimal safety measures in and around pools and swimming areas. The Fort Lauderdale drowning victim's lawyers at our firm are happy to answer all questions regarding pool safety or to evaluate a claim.

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A twenty-one (21) year old Weston, Florida man was killed in a car accident when his vehicle struck a parked van sitting on I-75. According to witness reports, for unknown reasons the man was driving his car in the center lane of the roadway when he swerved into the emergency lane on the shoulder and struck a parked van.

The owner of the van that was struck during the motor vehicle accident was sitting in the vehicle when the incident took place. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries and reported chest pain.

This article is a perfect reminder to always wear your seatbelt when driving an automobile and to use due car. For advice following a car accident or car wreck, please call the Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys at our firm for assistance.

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Florida leads the country in the number of drowning deaths in children five (5) years of age and younger. Traditionally, May and June are the months with the highest number of drowning and near drowning incidents. Sadly, these incidents occur in home pools and pools at local hotels and motels as well as in canals and lakes. According to reports, parents are most distracted when at home which is cause for the large number of reports there.

In order to prevent drowning accidents, those who own a pool should invest in a child fence that surrounds it and extra locks for sliding doors and windows that lead to the pool. The best advice is to enroll children in drowning prevention courses and swimming classes.

Should you or a family member require assistance in evaluating a drowning case or near drowning case, please contact our Fort Lauderdale drowning lawyers for legal advice.

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A pit bull mauled a seven (7) day old baby as the child lay sleeping next to her mother. The mother was sleeping when the animal attack occurred. She did not even realize that her son was mauled and not breathing until neighbors came over to the family's home and woke her from her sleep.

According to animal control records, the dog was owned by the infant's father. There was no information regarding this animal's previous bite history. Following the dog bite, the animal was taken away by animal services. It is not known whether charges will be filed against the parents of the deceased infant.

If you are the victim of a dog bite or animal bite, please contact the Fort Lauderdale dog bite lawyers at our firm to zealously and aggressively represent your interests.

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A sixty (60) year old woman was killed when she lost control of her automobile and it crashed into a tree. The car accident took place in Pembroke Pines. The woman was taken to Memorial Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

This story serves as a reminder to always be cautious when driving your car. Now that the school year is coming to an end, more children will be playing and riding bikes in the roadways. As such, drivers should be alert at all times so that fatalities involving motor vehicles can be avoided.

Should you or a friend need a free consultation to discuss your car accident case, please call the Fort Lauderdale car wreck lawyers at our firm. We are happy to assist you in any way possible.

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A 54 year old father was killed and his 14 year old daughter was seriously injured after their Ford SUV was involved in a car accident with a sedan. The truck was struck by the car after it swerved out of the way to avoid hitting another automobile in Palm Beach County.

The driver of the Ford SUV was pronounced dead at the scene of the car crash. His daughter was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. She is currenly listed in serious condition. No charges have yet to be filed.

If you or a loved one are involved in a motor vehicle crash, please call our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers to assist you. We will come to your home, office or hospital room.

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