Florida personal injury

How to Prepare For Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Published on: September 17, 2023 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

If you believe you have been seriously injured by someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, and medical costs. In Florida, personal injury lawsuits are often filed due to vehicle accidents, slip and falls, faulty products, watersports accidents, and dangers in places such as parks, stores, rental units, or entertainment venues.

As a personal injury lawyer and life-long resident of Florida, I am committed to helping Florida residents receive fair compensation to help them cope with the injuries sustained by someone else’s negligence.

First steps when injured

Juul and E-Cigarettes: Injuries and Lawsuits

Published on: August 26, 2022 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

An e-cigarette uses a battery to heat up a liquid that is turned into an aerosol, which users inhale. The liquid is most commonly nicotine with additives such as propylene glycol, flavorings, and other chemicals. Inhaling these products can have serious enough consequences, but the heating process itself forms additional toxic chemicals. Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead and a variety of carcinogens have been found in the vapors produced by e-cigarettes.

Lung injury is so common it has earned the term EVALI (e-cigarette and vaping-associated lung injury). In a period of just two years ending in 2019, 1,479 lung injury cases in 49 states and 33 deaths in 24 states were documented by the CDC due to “vaping” (called this because of the vapors the products produce). By February 2020, 2,807 hospitalized EVALI cases or deaths had been reported to the CDC from all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, including 68 deaths.

Injuries from e-cigarettes

Parasailing Accidents in Florida – What You Need to Know

Published on: July 22, 2022 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

Parasailing is an extremely popular sport in Florida. Between 3 to 5 million people enjoy parasailing every year, with Florida being one of the most popular states for this sport. While parasailing is statistically very safe, accidents do happen and they can be horrifying.

What is Parasailing?

Parasailing involves a boat pulling a parachute, called a canopy, in which one or multiple people are harnessed. Parasails can reach 500 feet into the air or more, providing a spectacular view and a feeling of flying. People may be harnessed to the canopy in a style similar to a parachutist or they can sit in a gondola, somewhat like a seat on a Ferris wheel. If harnessed, the parasailor generally begins on the boat and then is reeled back in to land again on the boat. If in a gondola, they land in the water, since the gondola is somewhat like a paddleboat.

Injured on a Vacation in Florida? You Have Rights

Published on: July 23, 2020 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

More than 100 million people visit Florida each year from out-of-state or overseas. Florida is full of wonderful destinations, hotels, beaches, and resorts. Everyone comes to have a great time, but sometimes things go wrong. If you or a loved one has been injured while on vacation in Florida, you may wonder what you can do to be compensated for another party’s negligence. Just as in your home state, you have the right to sue for damages. You must do so within the statute of limitations and prove the accident, injury, or illness took place in Florida. The statute of limitations for a personal injury case against another party in Florida is four years; against a government body, three years; for a wrongful death case, two years.

Types of Accidents

Car accidents are among the most common sources of injury while on vacation. Many people drive to Florida in their own cars, while others rent cars or use a service, such as a taxi, shuttle bus, Uber, or Lyft. As with any accident, it is critical to get identification and insurance information from the other driver, take pictures, and get medical attention as soon as possible. If the police are called to the scene, you should also obtain an accident report.

Documents You Need for a Malpractice or Injury Lawsuit

Published on: April 15, 2020 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

When you’ve been injured, whether through medical negligence or an accident, you’ll need to bring your attorney certain documentation in order to build a case for your personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit.

Injuries that could lead to a lawsuit

Injuries can come from a wide variety of accidents or incidents, for example: vehicular accidents including autos, motorcycles, bicycles, off-road vehicles, and airplanes; pedestrian accidents; slip-and-fall or other premises accidents; dog bites or other animal attacks; and defective products.