Fort Walton Beach Personal Injury Blog
Signs of internal bleeding you should never ignore
The impact from a motor vehicle accident can cause trauma to your body. Serious injuries can result in internal bleeding. This can have severe complications and usually requires surgery to correct. Internal bleeding can occur in almost any part of the body. The...
Get the facts behind personal injury myths
When you become disabled from a serious injury caused by negligence, you can seek financial compensation for costs such as medical bills and lost wages. However, many misconceptions exist about the process for filing a personal injury claim. Learn the truth behind...
How a car crash can blind you
When driving along Florida’s streets, roadways and freeways, you may find yourself distracted by all the beautiful scenery our state has to offer. You should always remember, however, that your life and those of your passengers depend on your ability to drive...
Tourists and car accidents in the Florida Panhandle
Tourists mean money for Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County and the Florida Panhandle. They can also mean problems on the roadways because they are unfamiliar with the area. Wrong turns, abrupt movements and speeding are common among out-of-state drivers. You want to...
3 tips for applying for SSDI
The application process for Social Security Disability benefits is not too complicated, but getting approval often proves to be difficult. Denials are quite common within this system. Many times, a rejection occurs not because you do not qualify, but because of an...
Dashcam footage and previous charges may affect lawsuit outcome
Dashcam footage released months after a horrific multi-fatality Florida I-75 crash presents a disturbing picture of alleged negligence. As reported by WIBW 13 News, the footage shows an oncoming 18-wheeler crossing the highway median and smashing into a church van....
Steps to take after a rideshare accident
Florida is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations, and many tourists opt to save on the cost of a rental car by relying on rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber to get around town while visiting. But if your driver gets in an accident, who will pay...
Workers’ compensation: The threats posed by mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health recently reported that it detected the presence of mosquitoes carrying dangerous viruses. The risks of mosquito bites are always higher during the summer months, and outdoor workers will be wise to take precautions. Although the...
Personal injury severity at theme parks often understated
Major theme parks in Florida like those run by Universal, SeaWorld and Disney must report incidents that led to the hospitalization of guests for 24 hours or more to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The latest report, covering personal...
Tiger Woods no longer defendant in wrongful death lawsuit
Following up on our June 10 blog post about a Florida family claiming Tiger Woods played a role in their bartender son's death ("Tiger Woods faces wrongful death lawsuit"), the plaintiffs have amended the complaint. They removed the professional golfer from the...
