Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
There are many highly regarded parks throughout Central Florida. For example, your family may enjoy spending time at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando, Lake Underhill Park on the east side of Orlando, Shingle Creek Regional Park in Kissimmee or Magnolia Park in Apopka. Whenever visiting any of these parks, it is critically important that …
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Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
Orlando is a world-famous tourist destination. Every year, millions of people from all over the world come here to enjoy Disney World and other attractions in the area. None of these individuals embark on vacations thinking they will be injured, but inevitably, some suffer injuries while they are here. It can be more stressful to …
Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
Although many people flock to Florida to enjoy the coastline and the water, a significant number of others visit the state for its amazing hiking opportunities. Indeed, the following are some of the best hiking trails in the Orlando area for visitors and residents alike to enjoy. Of course, safety is a priority, and hikers …
Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
The Orlando area has many top-rated zoos and aquariums. The list includes Seaworld in Orlando, Exotic Animal Experience in Wedgefield, and the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford, along with many others. When families visit these parks, they have the fair expectation that they will be kept safe from unreasonable dangers. As such, …
Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
Florida airports are busy places. In fact, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is ranked as the 14th busiest airport in the entire country. According to data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, nearly 19 million passengers flew out of Orlando International in 2015 alone. With that much activity, some serious injuries are bound to happen. Airports, …
Posted by Walter Benenati | Personal Injury
For those who may have missed Governor Scott’s “State of the State” address on January 10, 2012, there was an interesting note about potential changes in personal injury protection (“PIP”) insurance. This is the no-fault insurance that is required in Florida pursuant to ss. 627.730-627.7405, Florida Statutes. Governor Scott’s message was clear. “THIS YEAR WE …
Posted by Walter Benenati | Dog Bite, Personal Injury
In 1989, Miami-Dade County adopted a pit bull ordinance in response to a series of incidents where residents were attacked and seriously injured by pit bulls. Today, it is illegal in Miami-Dade County to own or keep American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or any other dog that substantially conforms to …
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Posted by Walter Benenati | Herniated Disk, Personal Injury
There are many different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as herniated disc, pinched nerve, bulging disc, slipped disc, collapsed disc, and disc protrusion. An MRI scan can be reviewed and interpreted by two different physicians, and one will provide an impression of disc bulge and the other may indicate …
