Monthly Archives: October 2019
4 Things You Need to Know about Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents can be quite serious. Many people suffer catastrophic injuries whereas others suffer no more than a bump on the head. Regardless of how the accident unfolded, you need to carefully consider whether to bring a claim for compensation. There is a lot of inaccurate information on the Internet, especially regarding… Read More »
What Are Long-Term Medical Care Costs Associated with Car Accidents?
Some car accidents are simple fender benders, but others cause devastating injuries, especially collisions at high speeds. If you have been involved in a serious car accident, you could incur mammoth medical bills. Some injuries are so serious that our clients have required ongoing or permanent medical care. We hope all our clients can… Read More »
Do You Have to Testify at Your Personal Injury Trial?
Recovering from an injury is stressful enough. In addition to managing your pain, you might be juggling bills in an attempt to keep the lights on, especially if you have been too injured to return to work. At Earnhart Law, we understand how hard it is to make a comeback from a terrible accident…. Read More »
Number of Children Dying in Hot Cars Nears Record
An alarming story out of Tampa has raised awareness of the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles. According to CBS News, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died in Tampa when her family left her in the hot Jeep all day. She was unconscious and not breathing when she was rushed to the hospital, where she… Read More »
Are Dog Bite Fatalities Rare?
Yes, deaths caused by dog bites are rare. According to statistics kept by the National Canine Research Council, there were only 40 verified deaths caused by dog bites in 2017. This means your odds of being killed by a dog bite are lower than being killed by lightning. For comparison purposes, the website Bakersfield.com… Read More »
Jury Awards Victim $40.5 Million in Truck Accident Lawsuit
The family of a woman killed by a truck driver trainee received over $40 million from a jury in a 2-week trial in New Mexico. According to reports, the crash took place in February 2017 on Interstate 10 just outside Las Cruces, when a big rig operated by a student driver hit a woman… Read More »
I Was Hit by an Uninsured Motorist, What Now?
It is no secret that many drivers out on the road lack necessary insurance. Even worse, Florida’s no-fault insurance scheme makes it difficult to get the compensation you need when you have suffered serious injuries in your crash. As seasoned Delray Beach car accident lawyers, we often get people calling up to ask, “I… Read More »
Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks transport soil and gravel for construction projects as well as refuse for disposal at dumps. However, dump truck accidents can be tragic, and they regularly make the news around the country. In Idaho, for example, a dump truck overturned on an interstate highway and spilled sand, blocking traffic for hours. If you… Read More »
Can a Self-Employed Person Receive Compensation for Lost Income?
Accidents are expensive. In addition to medical bills, many victims are unable to return to work, so they lose out on income. If you have a job, then it is easy to calculate the amount of income you have lost—just look at your pay stub to see how much you are paid every day… Read More »
5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Palm Beach County
According to statistics kept by the Department of Transportation, about 40% of all car accidents are related to intersections. The reasons are many. For one, intersections bring together a large number of motor vehicles and pedestrians, and you normally find car accidents where there is considerable congestion. For another, many motorists are in a… Read More »