Jeffrey R. Davis, P.A. Personal Injury Blog

We want our kids to have fun, and, as parents, we want to enjoy ourselves too. But you need to be wary of potential dangers at a children’s birthday party. Ending the day in the emergency department of a Florida hospital isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time.   If injuries to you or your child…

When visiting a Florida amusement park you assume that you and your loved ones are safe. After all, there are strict regulations in place to try to minimize the risk of injuries. But accidents happen because equipment fails, there aren’t enough employees on duty to keep attendees safe, and management sometimes prioritizes profits over safety. …

Bicycling can be a fun, enjoyable way to get around. For many people, it’s how they run errands and get to and from work. But bicycling comes with risks, including crashes involving pedestrians, other bicyclists, and vehicles. Bicycle accidents may cause severe, life-changing injuries.  How Often Do Florida Bike Accidents Occur?  From the start of…

Medical malpractice can have life-altering consequences, especially regarding eye-related procedures and treatments. The eyes are delicate organs, and any negligence or error during medical care can lead to severe and irreversible damage.   Medical malpractice is a term for negligence lawsuits brought against healthcare professionals who harm their patients due to a negligent act or a…

Falls are a common occurrence, especially among those who are elderly or disabled. The resulting harm can range from bruises to a fatal injury. The more serious the harm, the more sense it makes to explore your legal options if you’re injured due to a fall.  Falling and being injured isn’t enough to win a…

We all want answers when there’s something wrong with us. A healthcare provider can only guess what treatment might work without a diagnosis. Failing to diagnose may result in serious mistakes by your healthcare provider that could be grounds for a medical malpractice claim here in Florida.   The more complex your condition, the more moving…

If something affects your health, you can’t address it without a correct diagnosis. We rely on healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and provide the most effective treatment possible. Sometimes, despite available information, medical professionals mistakenly state we have one thing when it’s another. Can these mistakes be the basis of the medical malpractice claim?  Medical…

There are many steps in a successful medical malpractice case. These steps include proving that the healthcare provider failed to live up to the “standard of care” when they did, or failed to do, something that caused your injury. Depending on the circumstances, each side can have a different opinion of what that means.   What…

Premises liability cases develop when someone is injured or harmed while on another’s property due to the property owner’s or manager’s negligence or failure to maintain a safe environment. These cases cover a wide range of situations covering everything from your neighbor’s property, a sidewalk, or an office tower to an amusement park or government…

A statute of limitations is a deadline for plaintiffs to file lawsuits. If you miss the deadline, your lawsuit will be dismissed. It doesn’t matter how much harm you suffered or how strong your case is. If you don’t file a lawsuit in time in Florida, expect it to be dismissed.  Under Florida law, how…