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Cruise Ship Accident Liability in Florida: What Injured Passengers Need to Know

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

A cruise ship injury can feel very different from an ordinary accident on land. The passenger is hurt on a vessel controlled by the cruise line, treated by shipboard personnel, and often sent home with only a small portion of the records needed to understand what happened. By the time medical treatment continues in… Read More »

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Construction Zone Accidents: Evaluating Liability and Securing Compensation in Complex Claims

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

Construction-zone claims often begin with a simple but difficult question: who had control over the danger that caused the injury? On an active site, the company that employed the injured worker may not be the company responsible for the trench, scaffold, lift, traffic pattern, or piece of equipment involved. A fall, equipment strike, electrocution… Read More »

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Distracted Driving Accidents in Florida: Proving Liability and Recovering Compensation After a Serious Crash

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

After a distracted driving crash in West Palm Beach, the injured person is often left dealing with far more than vehicle damage. Emergency treatment, missed work, pain, and uncertainty about future care can begin immediately. The legal dispute usually begins just as quickly, especially when the at-fault driver denies looking at a phone or… Read More »

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Managing Probate and Estate Issues During Wrongful Death Car Accident Claims in West Palm Beach

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

The loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident can leave families facing difficult legal and financial questions at a time when they are already dealing with grief. While many people expect a wrongful death claim to focus on the collision itself, Florida law requires that the claim be brought by the… Read More »

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Drunk Driving Accidents in West Palm Beach: Pursuing Claims Against Bars and Restaurants Under Florida’s Dram Shop Law

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

A drunk driving accident can leave victims and their families facing devastating consequences. Serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost income, and emotional trauma often follow a crash caused by an impaired driver. While most people understand that an intoxicated driver can be held responsible for the harm they cause, fewer realize that certain businesses… Read More »

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Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs and Reimbursement: How to Recover What Insurance Won’t Cover After a Serious Crash

By Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather |

A serious car accident can create financial pressure long before an injury claim is resolved. While Florida’s no-fault insurance system provides some immediate benefits, many accident victims quickly discover that insurance does not cover every expense related to their recovery. Co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, transportation to medical appointments, and other treatment-related costs can add up… Read More »

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