Armando Personal Injury Law

Avoid a Tragedy This Summer: Learn to Spot Drowning Before It Happens

Posted on July 10, 2019
By emily

In the Sunshine State, warm temperatures year-round mean that swimming isn’t just limited to the summer. But unfortunately, this can come at a price—Florida’s many bodies of water and long swimming season can increase the risk of drowning and near-drowning, especially for children. In fact, Florida has the highest number of drowning deaths for children age 4 […]

Dangers of Driving on the Fourth of July

Posted on July 3, 2019
By emily

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the independence of the United States. People get together for barbecues and pool parties. They gather at the beach for picnics and to watch firework shows in honor of that historic date. Unfortunately, many of these people have too much to drink when they celebrate. They […]

Staying On The Right Side Of Florida’s Bicycle Laws

Posted on June 27, 2019
By emily

Recent statistics concerning Florida bicycle accidents are alarming. The Tampa-St. Petersburg area has the highest recorded incidents of fatal bicycle accidents in the nation with 7.0 per-capita. Florida leads the country as one of most dangerous cities for cyclists with 6.2 deaths per 100,000 people from 2007-2016. According to the NHTSA, this statistic is 60 percent higher than the closest […]

Understanding Florida’s Birth Trauma Liability Laws

Posted on June 19, 2019
By emily

For expectant parents, childbirth is often the joyful culmination of months of waiting–but sometimes, the negligence of medical professionals changes this wonderful moment into one filled with tragedy. Medical malpractice is almost always devastating, but birth injuries and traumas that result in a healthy infant becoming a disabled child can be shattering. Birth trauma is […]

Understanding How Your Insurance Company Works After an Accident

Posted on June 14, 2019
By Armando Edmiston

After a car accident, you may be suffering from serious injuries, resulting in lost time from work and mounding medical bills. During this time, insurance companies will begin circling. They’ll want to know how the accident happened, who was to blame, and what injuries were suffered. More than likely, you won’t even know the full […]

The 5 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

Posted on June 13, 2019
By Armando Edmiston

According to the National Safety Council, 10 million car accidents occur in the United States every year. This means that if you’re an average driver in Florida,you can expect to file a car accident claim once every 18 years, which equates to at least 3-4 car accidents over the course of your lifetime. You can […]