Welcome to our personal injury blog. Here you’ll find out more about the hottest topics in personal injury law. Should you ever suffer a personal injury and need professional representation to help you get fair compensation, our expert legal team at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath is here to help.

trespassing in gated community
03 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Who Could Be Liable for Trespassing in Your Gated Community

If you live in a gated community and someone who doesn’t live there trespasses and commits a crime, there may be some question as to who can be held responsible. If a trespasser breaks in and steals something or assaults a resident, who…
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dangerous baby products
03 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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5 Dangerous Baby Products That Are Most Likely to Cause Injuries

Parents want the best for their children, and when it comes to babies, they just want them to be safe and healthy more than anything.  Unfortunately, certain products on the market put your baby at a higher risk of injury. Keep reading to…
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elopement in nursing homes
03 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Elopement in Nursing Homes: What it Means and What it Looks Like

“Elopement” is when a nursing home resident (typically someone with cognitive loss, like dementia) leaves the premises unsupervised. Elopement can be intentional or unintentional, but whatever the situation, it’s extremely dangerous for…
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caps on medical malpractice damages
03 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Florida’s Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages

In January 2022, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that caps on non-economic damages are unconstitutional. Before the ruling, the cap (maximum recoverable amount of compensation) was set at $500,000. You might be confused by this if you’ve…
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why you cant take a cab home after surgery
26 Jul 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Here’s Why You Can’t Take a Cab Home After Surgery

Are you preparing for surgery? One preparation you need to make is planning your ride home. If you don’t have a family member or friend to drive you home, you may ask whether you can drive yourself or whether you can take a cab home after…
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can I sue gym for injury
26 Jul 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Workout Woes: Can I sue the gym for my injury?

During the nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns, many gyms were closed, but as things opened back up, people got back to working out at exercise facilities. In 2021, there were more than 409,000 reported injuries that occurred as a result of exercise…
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ada compliance in nursing homes
22 Jul 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Americans With Disabilities Act 32nd Anniversary: Compliance in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are expressly covered under Title III regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was created to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of public life, including schools, transportation,…
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motorcycle accident no helmet
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Do I have a case if I was in a motorcycle accident with no helmet?

If you or a loved one were in a motorcycle accident with no helmet, you may be worried that you may not have a case.  However, in Florida, it is possible for injured motorcyclists to recover compensation even if they weren’t wearing a…
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what is an attractive nuisance
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

What is an “attractive nuisance?”

If a child is injured due to certain features or objects on the property that were not effectively safeguarded against the potential of wandering children, the property owner can be liable due to a concept known as an “attractive nuisance.” An…
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defective gift
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

I received a defective gift. What do I do?

An item you received as a gift could be broken or defective, or even recalled by the company that produced it.  In 2021 alone, there were over 400 recalls of food, medical, and cosmetic products reported by FDA-regulated companies. The Consumer…
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warning signs of memory loss
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Does your loved one live in a nursing home? Watch for these warning signs of memory loss.

As our loved ones age, it is important to watch out for signs of memory loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that dementia is not a singular disease, but a general term for an impaired ability to remember, think,…
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medical malpractice claim on behalf of child
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Tips for Bringing a Medical Malpractice Claim on Your Child’s Behalf

Medical malpractice is when a physician acted negligently when providing care, and that negligence caused an injury. You can only collect damages that you can prove. Determining the long-term costs of injuries is a complex process that demands…
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