Personal Injury Blog

Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys Serving Fort Myers and Naples, Florida, as well as Atlanta, Georgia

March 15, 2024

 motor vehicle accidentA motor vehicle accident can cause you to have anything from minor to catastrophic physical and emotional injuries. In Florida and Georgia, you have the ability to recover three types of damages following an accident. These include economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. The laws in these two states are slightly different, so our motor vehicle accident attorney will…

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Category: Car Accidents
February 29, 2024

 Premises LiabilityYou may have heard the term "premises liability" before but were not quite sure what it meant. Premises liability refers to the responsibility property owners have to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. If someone gets injured on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions, the property owner may be legally responsible through a premises liability claim.

Who Qualifies as a Visitor?…

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February 15, 2024

negligenceIf you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to recover damages through a personal injury lawsuit. However, comparative negligence laws can affect how much you receive depending on your own negligence. Understanding the difference between modified and pure comparative negligence is key.

What is Comparative Negligence?

Comparative negligence involves determining…

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January 31, 2024

Spinal Cord InjuriesAccording to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 282,000 people live with spinal cord injuries in the United States, while more than 17,000 new spinal cord injuries are reported every year. Far too often, individuals suffer these debilitating injuries as a result of…

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Category: Personal Injury
January 15, 2024

Neck and Back InjuriesAccording to the National Institutes of Health, between 60% and 80% of adults will experience back pain, and between 20% and 70% of adults will experience neck pain that interferes with their ability to perform daily tasks at some point. Regrettably, there are many instances where people are left with this pain due to accidents. Unfortunately, neck and back injuries from accidents can be extremely serious…

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Category: Personal Injury
December 31, 2023

Bicycle accidentRiding a bike can be an enjoyable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way of getting around, especially in warm weather places like Florida or Georgia. However, even the most careful cyclists can find themselves victims of accidents, often due to the negligence of others. When the unexpected happens, it's crucial to understand your rights following a bicycle accident and when to seek the guidance of the bicycle…

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Category: Personal Injury
November 30, 2023

Motorcycle accidentFlorida and Georgia have some of the most registered motorcycles in the nation, with Florida being third. Unfortunately, they also have some of the most motorcycle accidents in the country. 

If you’ve been injured in a …

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November 15, 2023

Negligent securityDid you know that property owners are legally obligated to provide you with a safe environment? If they failed to take reasonable steps in ensuring your safety and their failure led to your harm, you may consider filing a premises liability claim due to negligent security

Learn what constitutes negligent security and when to start working with an attorney. 

What Is Considered…

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October 31, 2023

Car accidentMotor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death in the United States. In Georgia, motor vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of death in…

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Category: Car Accidents
October 15, 2023

Being injured at the workplace or due to workplace conditions can be distressing. From dealing with your injury to the pain and suffering of lost wages, medical bills, and more, it can feel like even more of an injury when your workers’ compensation claim is denied. 

Don’t give up hope. Claim denials can be appealed, and with the help of an attorney, you may be able to receive the compensation you are due. Learn more about…

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