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In a major win for people injured after a trip and fall accident, a Federal appellate court just reversed the dismissal of a case by a Southern Florida court. The court determined that there was sufficient evidence of negligence by the cruise ship under federal maritime law and sent the matter back to the lower court for a trial on the merits. This victory is a significant win and sets a tone that cases where people have been injured due to unsafe conditions at businesses (including cruise ships) should not be dismissed by judges. These cases should be judged by juries without judicial intervention or second guessing. Injured Floridians now have grounds to use this case law in their favor in other cases. Trip and fall accidents fall into the same legal standard as slip and fall accidents . The terms are used interchangeably. The only difference between most trip and fall claims and the case at hand is that this accident occurred on a cruise ship at sea. Therefore, federal maritime ...

In a recent appellate court decision, the dismissal of a Pinellas County slip and fall case was reversed and sent back to the trial court for further proceedings. This decision was a major victory for all citizens who have been injured in slip and fall accidents at businesses due to no fault of their own. Facts of the Slip and Fall Case In Norman v. DCI Biologicals Dunedin, LLC and BPL Plasma, Inc, 2nd District Case No. 2D18-3065 decided on April 29, 2020, Norman fell in a plasma donation center (Plasma Center) operated by the defendants. On May 2, 2014, Norman went to Plasma Center in Pinellas County to donate plasma. After he completed the application in the waiting room, he went to use the bathroom. As he pushed open the bathroom door, he slipped and fell onto the sink counter and then onto the floor. He was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured orbital bone. When Norman was on the ground, he noticed a cup of water on the floor and dirty/muddy footprints in the w...

It can be very dangerous to drive in Pinellas Park . It is a densely populated city in the middle of the most densely populated county in Florida. The roads are full of commuters during morning and evening rush hours. When you add in the fact that Pinellas Park has US 19 , Park Blvd , 66th St , Bryan Dairy Rd and several other busy streets, the volume of traffic increases the odds of an auto accident. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we specialize in Pinellas Park auto accidents. Our office is located only a few minutes from Pinellas Park and the majority of all of our cases are from the area. We have successfully handled countless Pinellas Park auto accident claims over the years. We are familiar with trustworthy doctors, how to handle the insurance companies, and understand that you deserve personalized attention. This article is devoted to providing tips if someone has been injured in a Pinellas Park auto accident. Should You Contact the Police ...

The Coronavirus pandemic has been disastrous for many families and the economy. It has changed us permanently in many ways. But, not all news from the shutdown has been bad. There have been benefits to the environment. There was a general sense of comradery among those suffering from the effects. Many families got to spend time at home with their children. And, crashes that cause injury and death to our citizens in Pinellas County, throughout Tampa Bay and the State of Florida were dramatically down. According to new data released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles , crashes involving cars, bikes, motorcycles, and pedestrians were cut dramatically in April 2020. Across Florida, drivers were involved in 16,191 crashes. This figure is less than half of the 33,692 crashes that occurred in April 2019. While that means that many people were still injured on our roads, a reduction of that amount certainly was a positive side effect of the stay at home orders ac...

St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas is proud to announce that on May 27, 2020, Sean McQuaid was sworn in as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association . His term in office will last for one year. “While it is an honor to have been elected to this position and receive this individual acknowledgement, my focus will continue to be how to benefit our members and the legal system in St. Petersburg and the surrounding area,” said Mr. McQuaid at his inauguration. He went on to say, “as a profession, we must lead and adapt to the changes in our world in order to maintain the rule of law and service those in need of legal services.” The ceremony was performed over Zoom-indicative of the current situation and consistent with social distancing directives. Pinellas County Court Judge Edwin Jagger presided over the proceeding from his chambers in downtown St. Petersburg. Also joining in on the call were the Executive Committee, the Executive Director, and ...