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A personal injury is
defined as any physical injury to an individual that is the
result of someone else's negligence. Typically, personal
injuries result from motor vehicle accidents (ATV,
automobile, boat, bus, motorcycle, truck, van), animal and
dog attacks, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse,
prescription negligence, product failures, slips and falls
and workplace injuries. A personal injury accident can leave
you with large medical bills, lost wages, damages to your
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Florida (FL), “The Sunshine State”, encompasses approximately 66,000
square miles of the southeastern
United States. Florida shares its borders with
Alabama to the west and
Georgia to the north, while the
Caribbean countries of the
Bahamas and
Cuba are nearby to the south. Florida consists of a panhandle and a
substantial peninsula that lies between the
Atlantic Ocean, the
Gulf of Mexico and the
Straits of Florida. Florida was home to 15.9 million individuals at the time of
the
2000 Census. Estimates in 2006 suggest the population now lies closer to 18
million residents, which indicates a 13% increase since 2000.
Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, accounts for more than 150,000 of that
total. With the exception of
Texas, Florida is the most populous southern state and the fourth most
populous state in the nation. The state’s largest cities include
Hialeah,
Hollywood,
Jacksonville,
Fort Lauderdale,
Miami,
Orlando,
Pembroke Pines,
Tallahassee,
Tampa,
St. Petersburg and
West Palm Beach, FL.
Florida boasts a booming
economy that is driven primarily by tourism. Florida’s reputation for beautiful
beaches, family friendly attractions, and warm weather attracts more than 60
million visitors each year.
Disney World has four exciting theme parks in
Orlando.
Gatorland and
Sea World, also in Orlando, are popular destinations, as well as
Busch Gardens in
Tampa, FL and the
Kennedy Space Center at
Cape Canaveral.
Other popular
attractions in FL include the
Daytona International Speedway, the
Key West Aquarium, several beautiful
lighthouses,
South Beach in
Miami and
St. Augustine, the oldest city in America. Natural attractions include
Everglades National Park,
Florida Caverns State Park and
Fort Desoto Park, which holds a listing on the
National Register for Historic Places. In addition to tourism, the banking,
citrus fruit, commercial fishing, and phosphate mining industries also play a
major role in the healthy economy. According to the
Bureau of Economic Analysis, Florida produced a gross state product of $550
million in 2003.
From the East Coast
barrier islands and interior
swamplands to the hills of Tallahassee, Florida (FL) features an impressive
range of diverse landscapes. While a large portion of Florida’s geography lies
at sea level, some cities, such as
Clearwater, FL, feature vistas that rest between 50 and 100 feet above sea
level.
Britton Hill, located in
Lakewood, has an elevation of 345 feet and is the highest point in Florida.
The majority of the state’s climate is
humid and subtropical as a result of the
Gulf Stream’s influence. The Sunshine State’s mild fall and winter
temperatures balance the steamy hot summertime highs that usually top out in the
mid to upper 90’s. Summertime is also Florida’s rainy season, where severe
afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence.
Hurricanes also pose a threat during the summer months.
Florida has a
well-established
State University System. The system features nearly 30 community colleges,
10 state colleges and myriad private and independent higher learning
facilities. Highly regarded universities in Florida include
Florida State University,
New College of Florida, the
University of Florida, the
University of Miami and the
University of South Florida.
Florida,
USA affords spectacular views of East Coast sunrises and West Coast sunsets
that highlight its unparalleled beauty. Multitudes of lively cultural
communities, colorful accents, and ethnic foods and music reflect the state’s
diverse population, while capturing the spirit of America’s “melting pot”.
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If you have been involved in an automobile / car accident, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent driver to recover damages for lost wages, property damage, medical costs, future income losses, pain and suffering and punitive damages. If you have been injured in an accident involving a larger truck or tractor trailer, you may also be able to file a claim against the driver’s employer.