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After a major injury, it often seems that there are more questions than answers. The lack of clear information can be deeply frustrating for injury victims and those closest to them. At Winston Law Firm, we understand how important it is to have access to reliable facts about your legal status as an injury victim. That is why each Florida personal injury lawyer at our firm is proud to present the following articles on a variety of personal injury topics.

We hope you will find the information on this page helpful and easy to understand. If you have questions or do not see your concern addressed here, don’t hesitate to contact us at (954) 475-9666 to speak with us directly about your situation

Common Road Defects

The dangers associated with driving include operator error, vehicle defects, and a commonly forgotten issue: roadway defects. When driving surfaces...

How Design Defects Can Hurt You

When a product is poorly designed, it can easily cause serious injury or illness to an unsuspecting consumer. Many design...

Causes of Medical Malpractice

When you go to doctors or other medical professionals with health concerns, they should provide you with the attention and...

What Every Injury Victim Should Ask a Lawyer

When an individual is harmed as a consequence of another party’s negligence or recklessness, they may be able to seek...

Food-Related Product Liability Lawsuits

Consumers in the United States have an expectation that the goods they purchase will not expose them to an undue...

Common Causes of Child Injuries at School

Every parent wants to believe that his or her child is safe when left at school for the day. Unfortunately,...

Sources of Swimming Pool Danger

With summer months approaching, many people are heading outside to enjoy the warmer weather. One of the most popular ways...

Causes of Mercury Poisoning

Mercury poisoning, while not the most common cause of premises liability lawsuits, still makes up a high number of these...

Truck Accidents and Your Safety

Despite the fact that the U.S. economy needs large trucks to transport various goods across the country, these large 18-wheelers...

Costs of an Animal Attack

If you are the victim of an animal attack, you could be burdened by more than just physical injury. Sometimes...

Why Motorcyclists are in More Danger than Other Drivers

Motorcyclists cite many reasons for driving a motorcycle rather than investing in a larger vehicle, such as saving money on...

Accidents Leading to a Premises Liability Lawsuit

A premises liability lawsuit results when a person is injured due to an unsafe property. Because property owners have a...

5 Causes of Pedestrian Injuries

Pedestrians choose to walk to and from their destinations for a number of reasons, whether it’s to save money, because...

Options for Animal Attack Victims

Options for Animal Attack Victims While animal attacks are fairly rare among serious nationwide personal injury accidents, there are still...

Dangers Posed by Reckless Truck Drivers

The transport of goods across states is essential for the U.S. economy, but the drivers responsible for doing the transportation...

Bedsores and Patient Neglect

Many hospital patients and nursing home residents suffer from medical conditions that confine them to their beds. Some lack the...

Common Causes of Elevator / Escalator Injuries

Millions of Americans use elevators and escalators every day, making it vital that these machines are adequately manufactured and maintained....

Consequences of Near Drowning

When a person comes close to drowning, it is classified as a near drowning event. In a near drowning, a...

Traffic Control Devices at Railroad Crossings

In 2011 there were 1,779 incidents at railroad crossings involving a variety of motor vehicles, according to the Federal Railroad...

Signs that Your Child Is Being Abused by a Care Giver

Many parents choose to employ the services of a nanny or daycare when they have to work or attend other...

Required Proof under Dram Shop Liability Laws in Florida

In many states, it is possible to hold a person partially responsible for injuries and other losses resulting from an...

Tips for Child Safety around Dogs

Dog bites and attacks are unfortunately common in the United States, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries that require...

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Under tort law, in order for a person to receive compensation for injuries inflicted upon them, they typically must present...

The Dangers of Mercury Poisoning

The Dangers of Mercury Poisoning Mercury comes in a variety of forms, ranging from vapors to solids, all of which...

Types of Product Liability

Americans purchase and subsequently use billions of products every year which makes it extremely likely that each consumer will be...

Statute of Limitations

When you are suffering from the potentially devastating effects of an injury caused by another person’s neglect, it may seem...

The Parts of a Tort

Accidents can be damaging in multiple ways, whether it’s a physical injury, emotional injury, property destruction or the many rippling...

Identifying a Broken Rib

Certain bones in the human body are more likely to be broken, including fingers, toes, wrists and ankles. Other bones,...

People Most At-Risk for Pedestrian Accidents

Millions of people drive in the United States every day. Sharing those roadways are thousands of other Americans who choose...

What Does Financial Compensation Cover?

What Does Financial Compensation Cover? When you’ve been injured in an accident that was the direct result of another person’s...

3 Common Accidents Between Cars and Bicycles

Cycling has been a favorite pastime and method of exercise for over a century, but using a bicycle as a...

Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

As a parent your child is one of the most important people in your life, and every parent wants the...

10 Common Causes of Car Accidents

10 Common Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents are one of the most prevalent causes of accidental injury in the...

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries There are many types of injuries a person can sustain in a traumatic accident, but when an...

How We Work

How We Work No Costs. No Fees. Unless We Collect Money for You. We operate primarily on a contingency basis...

Symptoms of Rabies in Humans

Rabies is a neurological disease that is transmitted to humans through the bites of affected animals. Because it is highly...

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries Every year, hospitals treat tens of thousands of cases of traumatic brain injuries. This kind...