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Fernandez Firm Wins Jury Verdict for Hospital Negligence Case

Britt Reiersgord
What a fantastic day for Justice! On January 13, 2022, a Polk County jury found for the Fernandez Firm’s very deserving client in the amount of $3.57 million. 4 years and a tremendous battle against the negligent Hospital but, in the end, the truth won! The Fernandez Firm is experienced in winning a variety of hospital negligence and error cases. Our team fights for our clients to get them what they deserve. We know that...
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Trucking Accidents

Dangerous Tanker Truck Accidents Lead to Severe Injuries

Frank Fernandez
Tanker trucks transport various substances across the nation. In general, trucks cause greater bodily injury and property damage when an accident occurs. High-speed truck accidents also have an increased chance of causing fatalities. Tanker truck accidents have an added element of danger because of their cargo. Many tanker trucks carry hazardous substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, and oil. A traffic accident can ignite these substances in seconds, causing devastating injuries and making tanker truck accidents...
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Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis Can Provide Grounds for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Frank Fernandez
People rely on doctors to diagnose and treat illness and disease. Some people have limited choices for their providers because of their insurance plan, while others have more freedom. Regardless of who someone chooses as a provider, they expect their doctor to provide excellent medical care. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical professionals make mistakes. They do not always provide high-quality care, and sometimes it is difficult to discern between competent providers and those who fail...
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Trucking Accidents

How Will My Family Be Taken Care of in the Event of an Accident With a Truck?

Frank Fernandez
Truck accidents often cause severe and catastrophic injuries, which means that the accident victim might not work for months, if ever. The biggest worry of a truck accident victim, other than recovering, is how they will take care of the family. If the truck accident was not your fault, you could recover damages to help pay medical bills and support your family. Whether you settle or litigate your case depends on several factors, including the...
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Personal Injury

How a Lawyer Can Help You after a Tractor-Trailer Accident

Frank Fernandez
Weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded and featuring significant blind spots on all four sides, commercial motor vehicles—also known as tractor-trailers or semi-trucks—prove far more difficult to maneuver than other vehicles. Operating one safely requires skills that drivers of smaller vehicles don’t need. For this reason, the trucking industry operates under heavy regulations. However, despite the regulations, truck drivers and trucking companies often bend the rules, either by driving without the proper qualifications...
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Personal Injury

How a Lawyer Can Help You After a Tractor-Trailer Accident

Frank Fernandez
As one of the top exporters in the nation, Florida accounts for 3.9 percent of the overall goods exported from the United States. Many of these goods travel to other countries through one of the state’s ports, but many more ship to other states. As these locally grown or manufactured goods leave our state, items that our residents and visitors need are shipped in. Most products shipped in the U.S. use commercial motor vehicles, also...
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Trucking Accidents

The Unique Hazards Presented by Tow Trucks

Frank Fernandez
Cities with larger populations often experience traffic congestion. With traffic congestion comes the inevitable issues of accidents and broken down vehicles, along with the appearance of tow trucks on the roadside as they clear disabled vehicles so that traffic can begin flowing again. Unfortunately, the tow trucks themselves present unique hazards that can create additional accidents and risk of injury or death not only for the tow truck driver but for other roadway users as...
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Trucking Accidents

Do You Have Questions About Your Semi-Truck Accident?

Frank Fernandez
We May Have Answers For You Semi-truck drivers face the risk of sustaining injuries in an accident every time they hit the road. When semi-trucks hit other drivers or pedestrians like you, devastating injuries can change your life forever. What should you do if you sustain injuries in a semi-truck accident in Tampa, Florida? Numerous different types of injuries can result in these accidents. Let’s take a look at what to do next if facing...
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Trucking Accidents

Types of Truck Accidents

Frank Fernandez
Trucks are the backbone of America. They bring a lot of what you need to survive to stores in your city. They are essential to society’s survival. However, with so many trucks on the roads, there are bound to be accidents. Because of the size and weight of these trucks, accidents are often catastrophic or fatal, especially if the truck driver or the trucking company engages in negligent behavior. Big Trucks that Can Cause Catastrophic...
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Premises Liability

Tampa Premises Liability FAQs

Frank Fernandez
Dealing with the aftermath of a premises liability claim can leave you with a lot of questions. Do you know what to expect when you need to file a premises liability claim after an accident? What support can an attorney offer along the way? Take a look at the FAQ below, or contact Frank and Jennifer Fernandez now to learn more about how we can help. 1. What responsibility do Tampa premises owners have to...
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