Clearwater Florida Child Injury Lawyer Library Articles
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Florida is a Comparative Fault State - What Does this Mean?Under Florida law, any child under the age of six is considered incapable of being comparatively negligent. Find out how comparative fault works.
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Was Your Child Hurt at School or in Daycare?It is not unreasonable to expect your child to be under proper supervision while in daycare or school but if they are injured you may have a claim.
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How to Prevent Child Bicycle Accident InjuriesParents need to teach their children the rules of the road as well as the importance of wearing a helmet.
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What Parents Need to Know About Secondary Impact Syndrome (SIS)SIS is when an athlete sustains a concussion and then has another head injury before they've recovered from the first. Young athletes are at the highest risk
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How Do You Handle an Insurance Claim Against a Family Member in Florida?Sometimes parents can be the negligent party that injured their own child in an accident. Find out how these types of cases are handled in Florida. Learn more.
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Concussions Caused By Youth SportsSport-related concussions are the reason for more than half of all adolescent emergency room visits. Educate yourself on how to better prevent such injuries.
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Being Hit By a Car is a Leading Cause of Injury and Death for Young ChildrenEach year in the U.S. more than 13,000 children between the age of five and nine are struck and injured by cars while crossing the street.
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Understanding Standard of Care and Medical Errors Resulting in Serious Birth InjuriesSometimes infants suffer injuries at birth that are preventable and due to negligence. These injuries may require a lifetime of care and medical expense.
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The Importance of Helmets for Kids Riding SkateboardsParents of Ian Tilmann created a foundation that provides free skateboard helmets to those who sign a contract promising to always use them while boarding.
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Factors That May Contribute to a Child Drowning in FloridaIf your child has died in a drowning accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may choose to pursue damages in a Florida wrongful death claim.