Murphy & Anderson, P.A., Practice Areas

Florida Airplane Accidents:

Airline crashes typically result in the most traumatic injuries and death. These cases are extremely complex and may involve federal, state, or international laws and treaties. There may also be limitations on recoveries and caps on damages. Weather, maintenance, ground preparation of flights, pilot error, manufacturing defects and controller error may all contribute to a crash.

Typically, the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) conducts an investigation. Obtaining a copy of the NTSB report and having the evidence reviewed by an aviation expert is crucial to determining if there is a potential issue and responsibility.

Florida Vehicle Accidents:

Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include car accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi tractor trailer accidents, school bus accidents, train accidents and truck accidents, to name a few. Anyone injured by a drunk driver in a traffic accident, or surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim, may be able to bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.

Florida Construction Accidents:

Construction labor makes up one of the three most dangerous occupations in the United States today; each year producing thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths. Factors that contribute to construction accidents include workers lifting loads with worn and weathered cables, working on elevated platforms without fall protection or wearing defective safety harnesses and lanyards, and/or working in trenches with improper benching and using outdated tools and equipment.

Construction site personal injury law is not practiced nor understood by many personal injury Attorneys. As a result, many personal injury construction claims are often subject to mediocre representation and minimal financial compensation due to improper legal counsel. Injured construction workers are urged to seek a personal injury Attorney who is knowledgeable in a variety of construction techniques and has successfully litigated numerous construction site personal injury cases.

Florida Workers' Compensation:

Workers' compensation is insurance that an employer is required by law to carry in case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding his or her job, becomes temporarily or permanently disabled, or fatally injured. Although workers' compensation laws vary state to state, covered medical care generally includes: medical, surgical and hospital services, dental services, crutches, hearing aids, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, nursing care and prescribed medications. Additional monetary compensation may be provided if an injured employee is temporarily unable to work for more than a certain number of calendar days set by state law, hospitalized as an in-patient, or becomes permanently disabled due to a job-related injury or illness. The right to receive medical treatment at the employer's expense typically continues as long as treatment is reasonable and necessary to treat the injury.

Florida Toxic Exposure:

Due to the tremendous growth of corporate industry in the United States over the past fifty years, the number of dangerous, toxic substances in the environment has grown significantly. Some toxic substances are shown to cause substantial injury to people, such as lead-based paint as linked to brain damage, especially in children. Asbestos has been proven to cause lung cancer and restrictive lung disease. Dry cleaning and other solvents have been linked to brain damage and major organ damage. Pesticides such as dioxin and DDT have caused birth injuries and toxic landfill waste has been linked to leukemia. Typically these injuries occur from either working with toxic chemicals or living near a facility that manufactures or uses dangerous chemicals. There can also be exposure at playgrounds or in drinking water.

Traumatic Brain Injury:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a medical phrase used to describe the damage to the brain suffered by sudden impact or physical force to the head. Essentially, the human brain floats in a fluid substance call cerebrospinal fluid. TBI can result when an impact causes the momentum of the brain to come into contact with the skull. This type of injury, often the result of hitting your head on the windshield, pavement, or object, is frequently referred to as a "closed head injury." Whiplash can also cause TBI. These closed head injuries can result in lasting physical and mental problems.

Florida Defective Products:

Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability, and recover damages under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence, or breach of warranty.

Florida Slip And Fall/Premise Liability:

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury, although often are not taken seriously. A fall on another person's property due to unsafe conditions may be eligible for compensation due to personal injury. Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe and must warn visitors of potential non-obvious hazards. For example, if fluids are left on the floor of a store for an unreasonable amount of time or there is no effort to clean the floor after notice of the condition, the owner may be legally liable for a slip and fall injury occurring in that location.

Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls. These accidents may also happen on private property. Either way, property owners reserve a duty to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of dangerous conditions.

Florida Dog Bites:

Injuries suffered by animal attacks have the potential to manifest into long-term health problems if not treated immediately. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In Florida, Section 767.04 of our State Statutes creates strict liability for owners of dogs. Dog owners in Florida have statutory responsibilities to ensure that their pets do not harm others. A dog bite victim may be entitled to compensation from a party whose negligence caused the attack, a party who violated a public health and safety law, such as a leash law, and/or from a party who kept a dog with the knowledge that the dog had a history of injuring people.

Florida Wrongful Death:

Wrongful death can result from the negligence of others from any of the accidents described above. Losing a loved one is extremely difficult situation, both financially and emotionally. Florida has a specific statutory scheme called the "Florida Wrongful Death Act" which controls these cases and there are very specific timing and legal requirements to file claims under the Act. Typically, these cases must be filed within two (2) years of the date of death, although it may be earlier or later depending on the nature of the claim. In addition to the above practice areas, Murphy & Anderson, P.A., handles complex professional liability claims, securities litigation and arbitration, banking and UCC litigation, real estate, intellectual property, commercial and construction matters. The Firm also handles civil rights, employment, fiduciary and criminal defense cases.

If you or someone you know in Jacksonville, Florida, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Florida, needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please call the Attorneys of Murphy & Anderson, P.A., today at 866-435-1675, or complete the contact form on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Florida serious injury attorney.

 

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