Currently, there are Bills being pushed through the Florida Legislature that, if passed as currently proposed, will strip accident and injury victims of their rights. This will be incredibly unfair to you and injured citizens in Florida, present and future. We must oppose the present language of House Bill 837. As a legal community, we…
Rear-end collisions can happen to anyone. They are usually caused by a driver who is either distracted or following too closely, and they can result in significant damage. As a result, you must take the following steps in the days that follow your accident. The first thing you should do after a rear-end collision is…
The purpose of this article is to guide you through the steps you should take to protect yourself, any injuries you may have sustained, and any potential to sue the other driver. Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, particularly when someone hits you unexpectedly from behind. If you have been in an accident where someone…
Were you recently in a car accident and suffered from a concussion? In this article, we will discuss the seriousness of concussions, common symptoms and what you should do. Let’s get started: Concussions from a car accident should be taken seriously Concussions are the most common kind of head injury, affecting millions of people in…
Recently in an accident and wondering, is it worth hiring a personal injury attorney? Hiring a personal injury attorney may help you get back on your feet. Focusing on your own healing, paying medical bills, and taking time away from work can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it all alone. When you…
On February 24, 2022, attorney Alex Longo and our team won a huge verdict at the Pinellas County courthouse. And no, not monetarily, but it was a huge win nonetheless. This was a trial to determine liability in a car crash. Our client Sandra was in a car accident in 2015, and for seven years,…
For the past several years, The Ruth Law Team’s St. Petersburg office has been a Toys For Tots drop-off site. We have had such a great response from our Pinellas County community and are proud to have this opportunity to collect toys for children in our community again this year! If you would like to…
LEGAL UPDATE: As of July 1st, 2021, it is no longer illegal to drive with your hazard lights on in the rain. Governor Ron DeSantis just signed a 38-page transportation bill, which included the change tucked within the bill. For years, the Florida Department of Transportation strongly advised drivers NOT to activate their hazard lights…
The COVID-19 pandemic affected millions of people across the country. Senior citizens that were placed in long-term care facilities faced some of the greatest challenges. The disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on the elderly residents of long-term care facilities is part of the reason that Florida’s S.B. 72 bill was met with such ire. Chances are…
Peloton has recalled all of its Tread and Tread+ and treadmills as of May 5, 2021, due to the potential for injury or death. The recall includes approximately 125,000 treadmills and was issued after multiple reports of injuries and at least one six year-old child’s death. Peloton’s Tread and Tread+ are interactive treadmills, broadcasting both…
If only $10 could get you $100,000 more…would you spend it? Many, if not most of us, would not hesitate to say YES. However, when it comes down to it, many Floridians opt out of spending the extra few bucks a month to double their car insurance coverage by stacking it. Let’s break it down. …
Last month, the FDA announced an urgent recall of the Penumbra Jet 7 Xtra Flex Catheter, used to clear stroke-causing blood clots. This catheter is used in thrombectomy procedures for ischemic stroke. Unfortunately, in December 2020, it was recalled after 18 reported deaths in addition to dozens of injuries. If you suffered an ischemic stroke…
We have exciting news to share. The Ruth Law Team has officially opened its new office in Brunswick, Georgia! Our lead trial attorney, Eric Roslansky, is licensed to practice law in the states of Georgia, Florida, and Minnesota. Call us day or night at . We offer free consultations for personal injury cases, including: Auto…
While COVID-19 has negatively affected many Floridians, we do have some good news to report. Florida as a whole has seen a drastic decrease in car crashes since coronavirus-related restrictions and regulations have gone into effect. Florida Accidents By The Numbers The Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles has released preliminary information through April…
The Courtroom View Network (CVN) has listed The Ruth Law Team, Paul Knopf Bigger, and Alley Clark & Greiwe’s January 2019 jury verdict as an honorable mention for the Most Impressive Trials of 2019. This was a hard-fought battle, and we didn’t do it alone. We, along with our co-counsel previously mentioned, went up against…
