Posts by Matt Powell
The Dangers of Motorcycles in Florida
SUFFERING FROM AN INJURY AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? SEEK A LAWYER IMMEDIATELY Riding a motorcycle is an alluring adventure that captivates people worldwide with visions of freedom and serenity. The attraction is perhaps no more apparent than in sunny Florida. In 2020, the estimate of registered motorcyclists in Florida was 620,077. As enticing as motorcycle…
Read MoreTampa Personal Injury Lawyer
What do you need to know if you have been injured in a car accident to prevent yourself from making a mistake that could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars?
By understanding the legal process, the insurance process, and the medical process of a personal injury claim, you can avoid making costly mistakes.
Read MoreHiring a Trial Lawyer Increases Your Case Value (7 Factors)
After a wrongful death or catastrophic injury happens to your family, here are a few compelling reasons why you want to hire a trial lawyer that can take your case all the way to trial. The statistics show that only a small percentage of injury and death cases actually go to trial. And of the…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Teen Drivers
This is the most comprehensive guide for parents with teen drivers in Florida.
I’m going to share with you the pros and cons of scenarios like buying a separate insurance policy for your teen versus adding them to your existing family policy.
Read MoreAssault & Battery
Assault & Battery Personal Injury Claims Assault and battery is the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them. The law allows victims of crimes and intentional acts to hire an attorney and sue the wrongdoer for damages and losses caused by the wrongdoer. For every wrong there is…
Read MoreTop 27 Kids’ Safety Blogs for Parents (Lawyer-Approved)
This article features the top 27 kids’ safety blogs for parents that have been vetted and approved by a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. One of the hardest challenges parents face is keeping their children safe and…
Read MorePharmacy Error (When Pharmacist Gives Wrong Medication)
A pharmacy error could cause many adverse effects to a person or even lead to death. Pharmacy Malpractice happens a lot more than most people think. The statistics according to Health Affairs, http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/30/4/596.full.html, indicate that pharmacy errors cost upwards of 17 billion dollars. Sadly, these mistakes result in needless deaths to patients who are trusting their pharmacists…
Read MoreAttractive Nuisance Cases (Childhood Injury Prevention)
Keeping children safe is always on parents’ minds. Anyone with children is, or should be, very aware of children’s curiosity and their inner nature to explore and learn new things. Businesses Create Dangerous Conditions that Attract Children Unfortunately, too often, businesses create situations that are very attractive to children. These types of scenarios involve things…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Symptoms (Easy-to-Understand Guide)
The Center for Disease Control says, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year in America. It’s important to identify traumatic brain injury symptoms as soon as possible to avoid worsening the condition. Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury: A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt…
Read MoreWhat Does Underinsured Motorist Mean? (Ultimate UM Guide)
People commonly ask, “what does underinsured motorist mean?” The term, “underinsured motorist,” is defined by your insurance contract. In most Florida insurance contracts, Underinsured Motorist means the at-fault party doesn’t have enough, or adequate, insurance to fully compensate you for your losses and injuries caused by their negligence. For example, let’s assume there is a…
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