Dogs are often seen as the ideal pet, with their generally amicable natures and intelligence making them good companions and even effective working animals. Unfortunately, even the smallest dog could cause serious injury to a person if they become aggressive and bite. If there’s a dog in your neighborhood that frequently makes a lot of noise or jumps up on the fence when people walk by the yard, you may worry that Read More
Why Do Truck Accident Cases Need To Be Handled Differently From Other Accidents?
There are numerous circumstances and legal issues involved in the representation of semi-truck, tractor-trailer and other commercial vehicle accident cases. Truck accident cases involve very severe injuries. Accidents involving these types of trucks can result in injuries that require a long and painful rehabilitation period. Your medical bills can become insurmountable, which means you need to get the most out of Read More
National Burn Awareness Week 2021: Preventing Electrical Burns
For many years, the American Burn Association (ABA) has persistently sponsored National Burn Awareness Week in an effort to educate the public regarding the dangers of burn injuries. Many people may wonder whether it is truly necessary to have a whole week dedicated to this effort; with severe burns rendering 450,000 United States residents in need of medical help on an annual basis, it is certainly an essential Read More
May Is National Stroke Awareness Month
Taking Action to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke Caused whenever blood flow to the brain is cut off, a stroke is an incredibly serious medical event: In fact, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability in the United States. Although strokes are considered to be preventable and treatable, the death rate has increased slightly in recent years, according to the Centers for Read More
Miami Air Files for Bankruptcy Due to COVID-19
When Miami Air Flight 293 crashed into the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida last year, several passengers came forward to report that they had sustained serious injuries in the charter plane crash. With nearly 140 passengers on board the flight – many of whom were active military members or veterans returning from Guantanamo Bay – Miami Air put many lives at risk because of negligence, improper aircraft Read More
How Can I Tell If a Burn Injury Requires Medical Treatment?
There are few injuries more painful and traumatizing than a severe burn. While these injuries used to have a higher fatality rate, modern medicine has significantly improved the survival odds for those who endure burns, with up to 96% of all victims living after their accidents. According to the American Burn Association (ABA), however, burn injuries are still a leading cause of unintentional death, injury, and Read More
Justice at Last for a Tenacious Air Force Plane Crash Survivor
After nearly 10 years of tenacious representation, our Phoenix client, Marcos Rodriguez, finally received justice. In 2009, Marcos was a 24-year-old aviation mechanic working as a military contractor in West Africa. He suffered paralyzing injuries after a U.S. Air Force Dash-8 aircraft crashed in the African desert, near Timbuktu due to fuel starvation. During the flight’s last stop in Mauritania, Marcos had warned Read More
Spohrer Dodd Supports the NAACP
Spohrer Dodd was proud to be a part of the NAACP’s 52nd Freedom Fund Dinner on Nov. 14. For the seventh year, the law firm sponsored the annual fundraising event, which recognized Jacksonville’s citizens who have spent their time furthering the NAACP’s initiatives through education, government, business, community service and more. “This was an uplifting and empowering event and one we look forward to being part of Read More
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
A standard “fender bender” includes possible airbag deployment, crunching metal and the overall safety of all persons involved. Seems simple. Of course, you would hire a personal injury lawyer after a major accident, but for something like the above, there’s no reason, right? This couldn’t be further from the truth. The human body, though resilient, is also quite delicate. The day after that fender bender you may Read More
