Category Archives: Personal Injury
Was Your Child Injured on the Playground?
Playground injuries are nothing new. Many of our readers have fallen or struck their heads on the playground as children, especially at school. Bruises, cuts, and scrapes are common and rarely impede a child from rushing to get back onto the swings or jungle gym. However, some playground accidents are serious, and children can… Read More »
Was Your Child Injured at Daycare?
Many people use daycare providers to watch their children as they work or go to school, and parents want to enroll their children in daycares that are safe. Unfortunately, many children can be injured, sometimes quite seriously. At Earnhart Law, we explain to parents their rights following a daycare accident. We can identify whether… Read More »
Are Second Degree Burns Serious?
Our clients suffer burn injuries in many different accidents. Some are burned when their car catches on fire or battery acid splashes on their skin. Others are burned when defective products explode or catch on fire. In addition to flames and chemicals, electricity can also cause burns. Not every burn injury is life-threatening, however…. Read More »
How to Avoid Injuries this Summer
Now that summer is here, it’s a good time to review how to keep safe. With children no longer in school, more people will be out and about, and many of our favorite activities in the summer occur outdoors. At Earnhart Law, we promote safety every month of the year. Below, our Delray Beach… Read More »
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
All physical injuries cause some measure of discomfort. A dog bite, for example, can leave a victim with tender limbs until the wounds heal. However, some injuries cause a disproportionate amount of chronic pain. If so, you might be suffering from complex regional pain syndrome, which is a serious ailment deserving of compensation. Symptoms… Read More »
Are Waivers of Liability Valid in Florida?
If you participate in rock climbing or skydiving, you might even be asked to sign a separate document with the title “Waiver of Liability” in big, bold letters. This document states that the participants waive any right to sue if they are injured due to the operator’s negligence. These types of waivers are used… Read More »
What Are Complications Related to Amputations?
Any time a person loses a limb, they will suffer a serious loss. Amputations are rare injuries, but if you have been involved in a traumatic accident, then your odds go up of needing a limb removed. Some of the more common accidents that involve a relatively high risk of amputations are truck accidents,… Read More »
Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a fairly common injury after a car accident or slip and fall. The hip plays a critical role in stability and mobility, and any injury can cause incredible pain. Hip injuries have a well-earned reputation for being some of the worst that a person can suffer, and hip fractures might… Read More »
Another Fatal Brightline Train Accident
According to NBC Miami, the Brightline Train has claimed another life. The most recent accident happened on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in the morning. The NBC chopper was on the scene shortly thereafter and reported that the accident took place near the 600 block of Northeast 7th Avenue. The car had been struck on… Read More »
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Your Personal Injury Suit?
Many of our clients are concerned about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect their already existing personal injury claims. For example, you might have been injured in a car accident and are worried that the entire court system will shut down. There is good news. The pandemic, in its current form, should not prevent… Read More »