You step into an elevator like you’ve done thousands of times before. The doors close, and suddenly the elevator drops three floors in two seconds. Your back slams against the wall. Your knee twists. The pain is instant and severe. This isn’t a rare movie scene. It happens every single day across America. The numbers […]
Every year, thousands of people suffer injuries at public events that should have been safe and enjoyable. From concerts and sports games to festivals and fairs, crowd-related incidents can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. What begins as an evening of entertainment too often ends in the emergency room when proper safety measures aren’t […]
Being hit by a car as a pedestrian can change your life in seconds. Every year, nearly 6,000 pedestrians die in traffic crashes in the United States, with another 130,000 needing emergency medical care for non-fatal injuries. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to die in a crash than vehicle occupants. These aren’t just numbers—they […]
Premises Liability for Security Failures At our Jacksonville law firm, we regularly see cases where people suffer injuries due to poor security at businesses and apartment buildings. Property owners have legal duties to keep visitors safe from crime. When they fail in this duty, victims can file premises liability claims to get money for their […]
Product liability law covers cases where defective or unsafe products cause injury to consumers. Each year, thousands of people in Jacksonville and across Florida suffer injuries from faulty products. These injuries range from minor cuts and burns to severe, life-altering conditions that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. At our Jacksonville law firm, we see […]
Ride-share accidents happen more often than most people think. Every day, thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers transport passengers across the country, and with this volume comes risk. These accidents create unique legal challenges that differ from regular car crashes. The insurance situation gets complicated fast, with multiple policies potentially in play depending on what […]
Dog bites remain a serious public health issue across the United States, with approximately 4.5 million people suffering dog bites each year. Of these incidents, nearly 800,000 require medical attention, and about 16,000 result in hospitalization due to severe injuries. The financial impact is equally significant, with the average cost of a dog bite claim […]
Vacations and business trips should be times of relaxation or productivity—not medical emergencies. Yet every year, thousands of guests suffer injuries at hotels and resorts across Florida and beyond. These accidents happen suddenly and can change lives in an instant. At Martino McCabe, we see the real impact these injuries have on victims and their […]
Making the right choice between settling a personal injury case or taking it to trial can make a huge difference in your outcome. As one of Jacksonville’s leading personal injury law firms, we’ve guided hundreds of clients through this critical decision. The statistics tell an interesting story – roughly 95% of personal injury cases settle […]
Medical records form the backbone of every successful personal injury case. At Martino McCabe in Jacksonville, we see firsthand how proper medical documentation can make or break a client’s claim. Personal injury lawsuits cover a wide range of incidents – from car accidents and slip-and-falls to workplace injuries and medical malpractice. In each scenario, medical […]