While it’s assumed most motorcycle accidents occur on the road, many motorcyclists are hit by motorists while their bikes are parked. When this happens, injuries can still be devastating. Whether it is broken bones, lacerations, or serious head injuries, these accidents can result in long-term medical treatment and other problems. If you were hit by […]

Numerous accidents can occur during a shopping trip, leading to serious injuries that ruin your day or week’s plans. If you are planning a shopping spree, here are some ways to stay safe during your outing. Watch for Slippery Floors In almost any store, an aisle may be slippery due to a spill or other […]

Getting into a car accident can be a frightful experience. However, in the midst of all the chaos and confusion, it’s important to gather your wits. There are four steps you should take immediately after a car accident. Check for Injuries Most important of all is to check yourself and others for injuries. Try to […]

The Tampa personal injury firm of Mandelbaum, Fitzsimmons, Hewitt & Cain has the experience you need in making this critical determination. As a general matter, any injury is serious if it’s serious to you. However, injuries that result in the largest awards of financial remuneration tend to be lasting, painful, and traumatic. But the issue […]

In some car accidents, persons experience head injuries. Sometimes these head injuries include possible brain damage. Brain damage from a car accident is not always immediately apparent, as symptoms only develop over time. If you have been injured in a car accident and are experiencing signs of possible brain damage, then it is important to […]

As a no-fault state, Florida has opted to help ease judicial and administrative backlog by streamlining the claims process for minor auto accidents. While Florida’s current approach does serve to reduce some backlog, the no-fault system is not perfect. The attorneys at Mandelbaum, Fitzsimmons, Hewitt & Cain can help accident victims navigate Florida’s complex civil […]

Every state has enacted legislation governing wrongful death claims, but they have chosen differing approaches regarding how families can be compensated for damages. Some states allow claims from both the immediate family and the decedent estate, and others have only allowed the claim from the decedent estate with a designated family representative given standing to […]

In a wrongful death claim, survivors of the deceased person may be entitled to recover certain damages from the party who caused the death. The types and amount of damages that may be claimed vary in each case. To ensure that you recover the full amount to which you may be entitled, you should contact […]