Category: Personal Injury Accident

21 Apr 2014
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
what happens if you total a financed car
09 Nov 2022

This is What Happens if You Total a Financed Car in Florida

Insurance is required to compensate you for the value of your vehicle after a crash. However, they have no responsibility to pay the outstanding loan that exceeds the value of your car, except in very specific circumstances. If you find yourself…
organ transplant failure
09 Nov 2022

Senate: U.S. must address failing organ transplant system

Organ transplants are among the most amazing medical feats, having saved thousands of lives over the last few decades. Although many who are part of the U.S. transplant network should be commended for their passion and dedication, there’s…
gynecologic cancer awareness month
31 Oct 2022

National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Each year more than 110,000 women are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer, and over 30,000 die. September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to not only increase awareness of these terrible diseases, but also to…
28 Oct 2022

Gearing up for Biketoberfest? Review These Florida Lane-Splitting Laws Before You Go

Biketoberfest is a fantastic event in Daytona. If you love to ride and haven’t experienced it before, you owe it to yourself to do just that, but make sure you do it safely and that you arrive there safely because motorcycle accidents can…
28 Oct 2022
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Major Differences Between an Autopsy Report & Death Certificate in Florida

If you’ve lost a family member in an accident caused by someone else, especially if they were negligent, as a surviving family member, you might be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the liable person. In order to effectively prove…
florida autopsy reports
19 Sep 2022
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Important Things to Consider About Autopsy in Florida

It’s normal to seek answers for questions surrounding a loved one’s death. Autopsy can provide some of those answers, especially the cause of death, but that’s not all an autopsy can do. The procedure can clear up inconsistencies in the…
car crash in parking lot
09 Sep 2022

Car Crashes in Parking Lots vs. Roadways

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), tens of thousands of crashes happen in parking lots and garage structures each year, leading to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. The numbers annually amount to around 60,000 people…
older adult mental health
26 Aug 2022
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Mental Health Resources for Older Adults in Florida

Older adults can experience the same mental health challenges as younger people. So why does it seem like only young and middle-aged populations are targeted in campaigns for better access to mental health care? We don’t know either, but we…
weekend effect hospital
14 Aug 2022

The weekend effect: Why going to the hospital on a Friday or Saturday night could be risky

It’s scary to think that you may not receive the same quality of care if you visit the hospital over the weekend instead of during the week. Unfortunately, some patients have discovered the so-called “weekend effect” the hard way. The…
mcdonalds app glitch
14 Aug 2022

Customer Sues Over McDonald’s App Glitch

Products and services are meant to function as they’re sold and advertised, and when they don’t, consumers may have legal recourse to collect damages. A recent example through which customers asserted their legal rights against a company…