Monthly Archives: September 2020
Congressional Bill Could Improve Trucking Safety
Trucking regulations remain in flux. The Trump Administration has loosened some rules as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and has proposed other changes that will take effect this fall. Now, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would strengthen industry regulation to the benefit of the public. According to an article… Read More »
Jet Ski Accidents
WCJB published a heart-warming story of a young woman’s recovery from a jet ski accident. Kaitlin Alexander of Delray Beach was injured in June while riding a jet ski, and doctors were initially not optimistic about her chances of recovery. However, the University of Florida Gator was able to make a quick comeback, even… Read More »
Work-Related Tendonitis
Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. They can withstand a significant amount of stress, but a traumatic injury or sometimes even repetitive motions can injure or inflame the tendon. Once that happens, a person has tendonitis, which is a serious and painful injury. At Earnhart Law, we help those injured in… Read More »
Semi Driver Makes Illegal U-Turn, Causes Crash
A motorist was seriously injured Monday, July 20, 2020, in a collision with a big rig early in the morning. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver of the semitrailer was traveling on I-275 just north of Tampa when he approached State Road 56. The driver decided to turn left so that he could… Read More »
Can You Sue a Homeowners’ Association for a Slip and Fall?
Palm Beach County has thousands of Homeowners Associations (HOAs), with tens of thousands of residents. Living in an HOA has many advantages, including amenities, uniformity of rules, and someone responsible for maintenance. Unfortunately, many people are injured on their association’s property, and they wonder whether they can bring a claim for compensation. Handling this… Read More »
Paying for Medical Expenses in a Pedestrian Accident
According to state statistics, more than 9,000 pedestrians were injured in collisions in 2018. Many of them sustained serious injuries, including head injuries, concussions, fractures, and abrasions or friction burns. Unfortunately, many victims were also unable to return to work as they tried to heal. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you… Read More »
Are Second Degree Burns Serious?
Our clients suffer burn injuries in many different accidents. Some are burned when their car catches on fire or battery acid splashes on their skin. Others are burned when defective products explode or catch on fire. In addition to flames and chemicals, electricity can also cause burns. Not every burn injury is life-threatening, however…. Read More »
Amazon Stops Delivery to Neighborhood after Dog Attack
According to Newsweek magazine, Amazon has halted delivery to a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida following a dog attack on one of its delivery drivers. The incident occurred as Zelda Fleming was making deliveries on Lourdes South Drive. A woman opened her door to receive the package, and two rottweilers rushed outside to attack the… Read More »