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Traumatic Brain Injuries are Very Real!

By Howard Chappell,

Although in the past few years Traumatic Brain Injuries have been getting more exposure and mainstream, they’re still perceived as less important in comparison to other injuries. This fact alone causes those whom experience a TBI more likely to not bring it up and fail to seek out help. Headaches, nausea, memory loss, confusion, and vision issues are the most common symptoms directly after injury – most don’t know that there are also long-term side effects of brain injury; these side effects in the long term can be memory retention deficiency, … Continue reading

Risk Reduction

By Howard Chappell,

Roughly 1.3 million individuals are killed as a result from car accidents every year. What can you do, as a driver, to reduce the possibility of this happening? Florida offers defensive driving courses, which teach you about traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and how to share the road with other things that may cross your path (motorcycles, semi’s, bicycles, and pedestrians). If you have a traffic violation, and it’s severe enough, you may be forced to … Continue reading

Property Liability and Negligence situations

By Howard Chappell,

We’ve all read about it before; someone gets injured on your property and sues you. There are even the more rare cases where someone breaks into a home, gets hurt, and sues the homeowner. These seem far-fetched and ridiculous, and often times they are, but you should still be educated on the topic! An individual should be protected from preventable injuries at places of business, and at their job. … Continue reading

When do you have a wrongful death case?

By Howard Chappell,

Wrongful deaths are constrained to no one specific situation – they can happen with vehicles, workplace accidents, medical procedures, or even traumatic brain injuries. One of the most startling is medical malpractice, which happens at nearly a rate of 192,000 incidents per year resulting in wrongful death. When do you have a case? Well, according to West’s Encyclopedia of American Law states, “the plaintiff must prove to a judge or jury … Continue reading

When to Contact Your Lawyer about a Slip and Fall Incident

By Howard Chappell,

Nearly everyone has slipped and fell on something, but you would be surprised to learn that according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall in juries every year. If you’re on the younger side, slipping and falling isn’t a big concern, but if you’re 60+ years old, slipping and falling can prove to be fatal. In 2005 alone 15,000 people over the age of 65 died … Continue reading

Get Your Compensation from a Boating Accident

By Howard Chappell,

In 2012 there were a recorded 4515 boating related accidents, which resulted in 651 deaths, 3,000 injuries, and $38 million in property damage. The majority of these accidents come from coastal cities or states – much like southwest Florida. The nature of the accident can stem from a number of factors and leave victims confused. Was the operator distracted? Was the operator inexperienced? Was the craft going too fast for the conditions? … Continue reading

Know Your Rights If You’re A Victim of Animal Attacks

By Howard Chappell,

Animal attacks are traumatic events that can leave the victim scared, confused, and unsure about their rights. Most every state has a version of a leash law, which requires dogs to be on a leash in public areas. These leash laws are sometimes categorized as “roaming at large” laws stating that all dogs must be restrained by a specific method including: dog leash, fencing, in a building, tethered with a chain/rope/cable, cage or crate, and or other secure enclosures to contain the dog. In addition to leash laws, some cities … Continue reading