As we reported recently, even though the weather is getting worse in many parts of the country over the winter months, in Florida, people continue to enjoy riding motorcycles in the state’s fair weather. With this in mind, drivers need to be careful and respect motorcyclists, as motorcycle accidents can result in death and horrific…
The law firm of McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A. is proud to represent clients who are injured in the Tampa-area. This includes working directly with people who have suffered injuries as a result of automobile accidents, defective products, dangerous property and/or workplace accidents. We offer aggressive counsel and represent clients so that they receive the…
Florida offers many great attractions to visitors, one of which is an abundance of water for boating. Unfortunately, this also leads to a great deal of boating accidents. In 2013, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation’s Boating Accident Statistical Report indicated that there were 736 reportable boating accidents in the Sunshine State, resulting in 62…
If you own a Keurig coffee single brewing machine, you should check to make sure that it has not been involved in a nationwide recall after there have been several reported burn injury incidents. According to NBC News, the manufacturer is recalling more than 6.6 million versions of the single-brew machines after reportedly receiving about…
Did you know that our personal injury attorney offers services to victims who have been injured in Orlando? Our attorneys are prepared to protect your rights if you are injured in the Orlando-area. Whether your injuries were caused by an automobile accident, defective product, dangerous property or workplace injury, we will fight aggressively for you.…
In many states, winter marks a time when motorcycle accidents decrease, as poor weather discourages cyclists from going on roads. This is not the case in Florida. Because of its tropical climate, motorcycle accidents continue to take place in Florida during the winter months. Sadly, this causes Florida to be one of the top states…
As we reported last week, if you plan to throw a party for New Year’s Eve this week, make sure that you have designated drivers available for guests. Remember, there are social host and premises liability laws that protect injury victims, meaning you can be held liable if an accident takes place involving an intoxicated…
Sadly, construction work is one of the most dangerous industries in the country for employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which recently released a preliminary report on worker fatalities in 2013, there were 796 construction accident deaths. The report indicated that 4,405 workers died in the United States last year. This is…
Unfortunately, wrong-way car accidents are often devastating, resulting in serious personal injuries and death. In fact, passengers and drivers involved in wrong-way accidents are 27 percent more likely to die in them than standard accidents. These accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including drunk driving, debris in roadways, defective auto parts, confused drivers…
If you are planning to throw holiday parties over the upcoming week, make sure that you have transportation options available to drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents and deaths rise during holiday periods. With this in mind, December has been designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Remember, if you…
As we reported last week, a survey of patients who were injured by healthcare providers showed recently that most did not receive an acknowledgement from providers when it came to mistakes made. The survey results, which were published in the Journal of Patient Safety, showed that only 9 percent of patients had instances of harm…
Bicycle accidents often result in horrific injuries, like broken bones, amputations, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. Sadly, they can also result in death. Many bicycle accidents are the result of driver error. Often, a driver fails to see a cyclist on the road because of actions like distracted driving, speeding and/or drunk driving. Whenever…
