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• Injured in a Jacksonville Truck Accident?
  September 10th, 2013 Florida experiences heavy traffic year-round on its highways and interstates. The combination of high-density urban areas, year-round tourism and goods shipped on commercial trucks makes Florida one of the most dangerous states in the nation when it comes to truck […]

• Sentinel Reports on Orlando Truck Accidents, Fatal Car Accidents
  September 6th, 2013 Reporters Arelis R. Hernandez and Scott Powers recently contributed a story to the Orlando Sentinel about fatal vehicle accidents and the lasting effects they have on drivers, passengers and family members. The reporters spoke to drivers involved in these types […]

• Driver Lucky To Survive Tampa Truck Accident
  September 4th, 2013 A Tampa truck accident on June 14 sent a tractor-trailer off the side of the Alafia Bridge, seriously injuring its 29-year-old driver, according to the Tampa Bay Times. An eyewitness was traveling a few cars behind the truck on the […]

• Is My Leftover Food Safe to Eat?
  September 2nd, 2013 There are many issues when it comes to keeping food safe. We are going to explore food temperature and it effect on bacteria build up. There is much scientific data on the subject, which is available on foodsafety.wsu.edu. One of […]

• Be Wary of Florida retail store tactics to get signed releases
  August 21st, 2013 Several of Florida’s large retail stores have been using shady tactics in attempting to lure recently injured customers into signing releases which would forever prevent these customers from making claims for reimbursement of injury. Though getting an injured party to […]

• Know your rights if you are injured while working in Florida
  August 19th, 2013 Our attorneys are noticing recently that while more and more people are getting injured while on the job, fewer are provided any workers’ compensation. In the State of Florida, an employer is required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to its […]

• Leigh Acres Truck Accident Tragically Kills Two People
  August 16th, 2013 Two people died in a truck accident on I-75 in Leigh Acres, Florida, according to WINK News. A commercial tanker truck transporting bleach rear-ended a minivan that was stopped on the highway. The 48-year-old male truck driver and the driver […]

• Dell & Schaefer Founding Partner Dennis Schaefer Named to 2014 Best Lawyers® in America List
  August 15th, 2013 August 15, 2013 — Dell & Schaefer Founding Partner Dennis Schaefer has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America for 2014. Schaefer was named in the personal injury category and is being honored by the publication as a Best […]

• Officials Investigating Tampa Truck Accident
  August 14th, 2013 Officials are still investigating a Tampa truck accident from June 24 that involved a box truck and a minivan, according to WTSP 10 News. The box truck overturned and spilled batteries onto the road at the corner of Tampa Street […]

• Local Fire Dept. Attempts to Reduce Risk of Fort Lauderdale Truck Accidents
  August 13th, 2013 The Coral Springs Fire Department is taking steps to reduce the risk of fire truck accidents, according to CBS News 4 in Miami. According to reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are over 2,000 fire truck […]

• Llamas Spill onto Road Following Tampa Truck Accident
  August 9th, 2013 Four llamas had to be transported to a South Florida veterinary hospital following a Tampa truck accident on I-75, and yes, you are reading that correctly. The accident occurred in Charlotte County, south of Tampa when a truck carrying the […]

• Couple Killed in Tampa Truck Accident
  August 7th, 2013 A couple was killed in a Tampa truck accident on June 13, according to the Bradenton Herald. The victims were involved in a 6-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 98 in Manatee County, south of Tampa as they were headed up […]

• Woman Killed in Bus Accident at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
  August 5th, 2013 A 68-year-old woman was killed in a Hollywood bus accident on May 20, according to WSVN news. The Fort Pierce woman was run over by a bus in a freak accident at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, where she was […]

• Tire Blowouts Common Cause of Miami Truck Accidents
  August 3rd, 2013 Any number of factors can contribute to truck accidents—truck weight, brake conditions and tire blowouts are common causes of fatal crashes. Fleet owners are required to comply with federal regulations. These companies must conduct regular maintenance inspections on all vehicles, […]

• What to Do if You or a Loved One Are in an Orlando Truck Accident
  August 1st, 2013 Truck accidents can be a terrifying experience for all those who are involved or even simply witness the accident. Hopefully, if you are involved in one, it is your first time. The entire experience can be rather chaotic and confusing, […]

• Are You at Risk for a St. Petersburg Bus Accident?
  July 30th, 2013 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a cease-and-desist order for all operations to Lucky River Transportation Corp., aka Lucky Star, a Boston-based passenger carrier, according to The Trucker. According to the FMCSA the transit company’s vehicles are […]

• Beware of auto insurance companies selling “Full Coverage”
  July 19th, 2013 The personal injury attorneys at the law office of Dell and Schaefer have noticed a recent trend when investigating auto accident claims: 90% of all of our personal injury plaintiffs have been told that they have purchased “Full Coverage” from […]

• Use These Safety Tips to Avoid Three Common Home Hazards
  July 15th, 2013 Considering how often we find ourselves rushing, multitasking, or watching a YouTube clip instead of keeping an eye on the stove or our next step, home accidents will happen. In fact, each year, 21 million Americans seek medical attention for […]

• When injured in an accident, should I contact a lawyer referral service?
  July 3rd, 2013 When you get into an accident, would you rather call a lawyer or a non-lawyer? Did you know that non-lawyers can advertise for automobile accident cases? Victims in automobile accident cases must beware of misleading advertisements that are presented in […]

• Accident Victims Mistakenly Sign Release, Unable to Claim Damages
  June 25th, 2013 Hollywood, Florida man and woman hit by car while riding scooter A young man and woman from Hollywood, Florida were hit by a car while riding their scooter. The young woman was driving the scooter and the man was the […]