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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 24-Sep-2018

  Does Florida Have Bicycle Helmet Laws?

  According to Florida state law, all bicyclists who are under the age of 16 must wear a helmet that is properly fitted and fastened. Bicyclists aged 16 years old and older are not required by law to wear a helmet, but it is strongly recommended that ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 10-Sep-2018

  Who is Liable for a Slip & Fall Accident in a Retail Store?

  If you suffer a slip-and-fall accident at your friend’s home, then you can probably assume that they are the party who should be held liable for your injuries. However, liability in a slip-and-fall accident that occurs in a public business, ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 29-Aug-2018

  How to Prevent Electrocution Injuries at Home

  Electrical injuries can be life-threatening, especially to young children. Around the home, there’s a number of potential causes of electrocution accidents. Our team has put together a list of tips to help you protect your family from ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Aug-2018

  Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

  Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have devastating consequences. There are a number of causes ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 31-Jul-2018

  Cruise Ship Injuries: Who Is Liable?

  Florida is known for many things, including the many cruise ships that dock at ports around the state. With so many cruises arriving and departing, it’s not surprising that cruise ship injuries do occur. When accidents happen on land, injured ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 10-Jul-2018

  Is There a Time Limit to File an Injury Claim in Florida?

  Have you been injured in an accident? It can be devastating to be involved in an accident that should have been prevented. The costs of another’s negligence can be quite high, not only in the financial sense, but also in the emotional and ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 28-Jun-2018

  How to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries

  Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that it is always safe to interact with an unfamiliar dog—or even a dog you know and love. Children are particularly at risk of dog bite injuries, since they may have a difficult ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 14-Jun-2018

  If a Child Trespasses On My Property, Am I Liable for Injuries?

  Children are little explorers, but that doesn’t mean that they can recognize the dangers of their surroundings or when they are trespassing. As a landowner, you may be concerned about trespassing children becoming injured. If a child is injured ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-May-2018

  Summer Water Safety Tips

  Summer is drawing near, but before you head to the nearest beach or pool, you should brush up on your water safety knowledge. There are a number of injuries that can occur in or near the water, including fatal drowning accidents. Drowning is one of ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 9-May-2018

  Preventing Burn Injuries at Summer BBQs

  Warmer weather means it’s time to break out the grill. Before you fire up your barbeque, you should review some safety tips to avoid burns and other grill-related injuries. After all, a trip to the E.R. shouldn’t be a part of ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 27-Apr-2018

  How Pre-Existing Conditions May Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

  Personal injury claims need to include a fair evaluation of the injuries suffered by the plaintiff in order to be resolved correctly. When the plaintiff was in perfect health before the accident, it can be simple to measure the medical costs of ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 13-Apr-2018

  What Should I Ask a Potential Personal Injury Lawyer?

  Your personal injury attorney is essentially holding your future in their hands. Based on their representation and abilities, your case could either end in a resounding victory, or a disappointing flop. With so much on the line, you need to know the ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 29-Mar-2018

  What Mistakes & Failures Cause Amusement Park Injuries the Most Often?

  Even though the mere concept of an amusement park conjures images of family fun and joy, the reality is amusement parks can be notoriously dangerous and unsafe for visitors. Thousands of people report mild to severe injuries in amusement parks across ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 22-Mar-2018

  What You Should Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

  Wrongful death claims in Florida are essentially unique forms of personal injury claims filed not by the injured party but by the surviving family members and loved ones of the injured party. This is only a brief explanation of wrongful death claims, ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 23-Feb-2018

  Who Is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?

  Pedestrians face some of the gravest dangers on the road, since they have no protection and can easily be overlooked by drivers. In 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that there were more than 4,700 pedestrian death ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 9-Feb-2018

  How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents

  As bicycles gain popularity in many areas, the rate of bicycle accidents has continued to increase. Bike accidents can involve cars, pedestrians, or even other bicycles. Unfortunately for many cyclists, they have little protection to prevent serious ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 29-Jan-2018

  Day Care Injuries: What You Can Do

  As a parent, you may trust daycare staff to protect and care for your child. When accidents happen, your child may be seriously injured. While it can be difficult to avoid every accident, many injuries could have been prevented by careful ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Jan-2018

  What Is the Florida Attractive Nuisance Doctrine?

  In general, trespassers cannot hold a property owner liable for any injuries sustained while trespassing. The attractive nuisance doctrine provides an exception to these laws, which is meant to protect children. Because children are often explorers ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 5-Jan-2018

  What Your Personal Injury Attorney Wants You to Know

  If you have been injured in an accident, you have the right to recover compensation. However, despite the fact that you should be able to seek justice, it’s not always given and you may need to fight for it. This can be made immensely more ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 28-Dec-2017

  How Contingency Fees Work

  When people are injured and then desire to file a personal injury suit, they are usually pursuing legal action because they need the money. Hospital bills, time off work, and rehabilitation costs can be exorbitantly high for the average person, and ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 13-Dec-2017

  3 Things You Need to Know About Amusement Park Accidents

  Most people think the average amusement park is relatively safe. They often believe the rides were designed by experienced engineers and maintained diligently by the park owners. However, this might not always be true. Here are 3 things you ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-Oct-2017

  Why Apologizing After an Accident is Never a Good Idea

  Being involved in an accident can be overwhelming and the aftermath is often chaotic and confusing. In the midst of all that is occurring, it might feel entirely natural and even polite to apologize to the other party involved, but this seemingly ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 17-Oct-2017

  How Are Catastrophic Injury Claims & Personal Injury Claims Different?

  Injuries are painful and the experience of sustaining them can be traumatic for anyone, regardless of the severity. When it comes to the law, however, some injuries are treated differently than others. Catastrophic injury cases, for example, ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 10-Oct-2017

  What Should I Ask My Doctor After a Car Accident?

  Being involved in an accident and sustaining injuries is a traumatic and overwhelming experience and the aftermath can be just as stressful and frustrating if you neglect to take certain steps. Your first priority should be to seek medical treatment ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 4-Oct-2017

  Bad Driving Habits that Often Result in Crashes

  Most drivers assume they are safe drivers who are in compliance with rules of the road at all times. However, there are many bad habits ingrained in American drivers that are considered common. Unfortunately, these common bad habits cost drivers ...

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