Category Archives: Personal Injury

4 Personal Injury Myths
As personal injury lawyers with more than 30 years of experience, we hear all kinds of misinformation from the public. Unfortunately, the rise of the Internet has only spread myths about the personal injury process that are flat-out wrong. If you were injured in an accident, call our Delray Beach personal injury lawyers. We’ll… Read More »

Recent Florida Boat Crashes Claim Lives
Boating accidents are unfortunately a fact of life on Florida’s waterways. Just as motorists can accidentally collide with another vehicle, boat operators run the risk of collision when they are not paying attention to where they are going. Add in alcohol or drugs and the risk of a fatal crash increases even more. Florida… Read More »

Was Your Child Injured on the Playground?
Playground injuries are nothing new. Many of our readers have fallen or struck their heads on the playground as children, especially at school. Bruises, cuts, and scrapes are common and rarely impede a child from rushing to get back onto the swings or jungle gym. However, some playground accidents are serious, and children can… Read More »

Was Your Child Injured at Daycare?
Many people use daycare providers to watch their children as they work or go to school, and parents want to enroll their children in daycares that are safe. Unfortunately, many children can be injured, sometimes quite seriously. At Earnhart Law, we explain to parents their rights following a daycare accident. We can identify whether… 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 »

How to Avoid Injuries this Summer
Now that summer is here, it’s a good time to review how to keep safe. With children no longer in school, more people will be out and about, and many of our favorite activities in the summer occur outdoors. At Earnhart Law, we promote safety every month of the year. Below, our Delray Beach… Read More »

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
All physical injuries cause some measure of discomfort. A dog bite, for example, can leave a victim with tender limbs until the wounds heal. However, some injuries cause a disproportionate amount of chronic pain. If so, you might be suffering from complex regional pain syndrome, which is a serious ailment deserving of compensation. Symptoms… Read More »

Are Waivers of Liability Valid in Florida?
If you participate in rock climbing or skydiving, you might even be asked to sign a separate document with the title “Waiver of Liability” in big, bold letters. This document states that the participants waive any right to sue if they are injured due to the operator’s negligence. These types of waivers are used… Read More »

What Are Complications Related to Amputations?
Any time a person loses a limb, they will suffer a serious loss. Amputations are rare injuries, but if you have been involved in a traumatic accident, then your odds go up of needing a limb removed. Some of the more common accidents that involve a relatively high risk of amputations are truck accidents,… Read More »

Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a fairly common injury after a car accident or slip and fall. The hip plays a critical role in stability and mobility, and any injury can cause incredible pain. Hip injuries have a well-earned reputation for being some of the worst that a person can suffer, and hip fractures might… Read More »