Sarasota County Personal Injury Attorneys
Farah & Farah Serves Clients in Sarasota County
Sarasota is the county seat for Sarasota County located on the west coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau said that in 2008, 372,057 people lived in Sarasota County that is part of the Bradenton-Sarasota, Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area. The origin of the name, Sarasota, may be the Calusa language, or legend has it that the daughter of explorer Hernando de Soto was named Sarah. The third best beach in the U.S. is reported to be Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota County. Other cities in the county are Venice, Longboat Key, and North Port. Sarasota is home of the Ringling College of Art and Design, a 4-year, private, accredited college. The median income level is among the highest for Florida at $50,111 per family.
Let our Attorneys Help You in Sarasota County
1. Slip and Fall
A slip and fall accident is also known under Florida law as premises liability. In Florida, a business owner is required to keep his place or business in a reasonable condition so that visitors or invited guests may avoid injury. However in 2010, a new law took effect in Florida making it more difficult for someone injured in a slip and fall accident to be successful in obtaining a settlement. The new law puts the burden of proof on the victim to prove that the business knew or should have known that there was a substance on the floor and then failed to clean it up. Previously, the standard said the injured visitor only had to prove something was on the floor and it caused his injury. This makes Sarasota County premises liability cases more difficult to prove and gives the benefit of the doubt to the business owner, making places of business less safe, not more.
2. Product Liability
A product liability lawsuit is filed when a product is found to be defective by its design, manufacturing, or marketing injures or causes the wrongful death of a consumer. The last area covers the way the product is sold, marketed, and also refers to warning and instructions that come with the product. A design defect means there is a basic flaw with the way the product is designed which can lead to injury. On the other hand, a manufacturing defect is unplanned, usually impacting a small number of the products produced. A defective product that results in injury can lead to a product liability claim that can name both the manufacturer and those companies along the distribution chain as parties responsible to compensate the injured consumer. Call 1-800-533-3555 to speak with a Sarasota County product liability attorney at Farah & Farah if you or a loved one has been injured by what you believe is a defective product.
3. Truck Accidents
The law firm of Farah & Farah understands how to investigate accidents involving large trucks also known as semi-tractor trailers, and big-rigs. One of the first things Farah & Farah truck accident attorneys and investigators look at in a catastrophic trucking accident is whether the driver violated the federal hours-of- service (HOS) rules that are designed to prevent trucker fatigue. Our investigation will include the medical history of the trucker to see if he has a condition such as sleep apnea or is on any medications that may cause drowsiness. We will determine the extent to which the big-rig was well maintained and look into the cell phone records and driving record of this particular driver.
An experienced Sarasota County truck accident law firm, Farah & Farah has investigated many catastrophic truck accidents and finds that negligence and fatigue generally play some part in the large truck accident. Since evidence needs to be preserved in a large truck accident, call us immediately at 1-800-533-3555 so we can get started on the investigation before vital evidence disappears.
4. Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcyclist who is injured on the road has the right to hold a careless motorist liable in a court of law. Farah & Farah’s Sarasota County motorcycle accident attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of serious motorcycle accidents and their families get the compensation they need to recover fully. In Sarasota County, there were 7 motorcycle fatalities and 121 motorcycle injuries in 2009 and our attorneys understand how traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries can change a life and a family. With medical bills spiraling out of control at a time of compromised health, let us aggressively seek compensation from the insurance companies of the negligent driver. Let Farah & Farah’s motorcycle accident attorneys fight for you so you can concentrate on getting better.
Sarasota County Accident Statistics
- In Sarasota County in 2009 there were 3,225 crashes. Among those crashes, 390 were alcohol-related.
- As a result of those crashes there were 40 fatalities and 18 were alcohol-related.
- In Sarasota County there were 2,711 injuries resulting from traffic crashes, a slight increase from 2008 when there were 2,590 injuries. In 2009, 242 were alcohol-related injuries.
- There were 1,432 incidents of vehicle and/or property damage-only crashes in the county in 2009.
- In Sarasota County, there were 7 motorcycle fatalities and 121 motorcycle injuries in 2009.
- The county saw 1 bicycle fatality and 113 bicycle injuries in 2009.
- Sarasota County had 6 pedestrian fatalities and 110 pedestrian injuries in 2009.
- In 2009, there were 170 commercial motor vehicle-related crashes that resulted in 3 fatalities and 160 injuries in Sarasota County.
Sarasota County Personal Injury Attorneys
Whether you have been injured in a car accident, motorcycle, an accident with a large truck or by medical malpractice, a prescription error, a dangerous product or in a nursing home – our Sarasota Florida personal injury attorneys at Farah & Farah can review your case at no charge and provide you with options you may not realize exist.
Farah & Farah’s Sarasota County attorneys are members of the American Association of Justice and the Florida Justice Association, but they are accredited with the Better Business Bureau (A+ rating). Get a free consultation today by calling 800-533-3555 or by connecting with the attorneys on the web at www.farahandfarah.com.
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