Hotel guests at a luxury hotel in Miami have been relocated to another hotel following an outbreak of bacteria in the water.  The bacteria has been responsible for the death of one hotel guest, and at least two others becoming sick. 

The hotel guests were sent to other hotels in hopes of preventing others from coming into contact with Legionnaire's disease.  Individuals can become sick from this bacteria by breathing in mist or vapor that contains the bacteria.  

An investigation into the outbreak of the bacteria is currently occurring. More information should be available at a later time. 

If you or anyone you know has questions about the statute of limitations related to a certain claim, contact the Tampa personal injury lawyers of 800-235-8978. 

When many individuals' cars or homes are damaged, they often are reassured by the fact that their insurance company will help cover the damages. However, even if the insurance company is supposed to cover the damages, the company may try to avoid making some or all of the payments.

When this occurs, individuals are not at a loss. They can take legal recourse by hiring an attorney and filing an insurance bad faith claim. This claim is especially appropriate if the individual believes the insurance company has broken its inherent guarantee of good faith and fair dealing. 

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of insurance bad faith, contact the Tampa insurance bad faith lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., at 800-235-8978.

Millions of pedestrians walk near busy intersection every day. As a result of the large volume of pedestrians, there are a significant number of accidents, in which cars strike pedestrians.

While drivers are often responsible for these accidents, the responsibility sometimes falls on the pedestrian. To reduce the chance of being struck by a car, pedestrians should take a number of steps. 

For instance, pedestrians should only cross busy intersections where there are pedestrian crossings. Moreover, they should only try to cross these intersections when traffic signals indicate that it is safe. 

If you or anyone you know has been hit by a car while walking, contact the Tampa pedestrian accident attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., at 800-235-8978.

As the winter season approaches, many individuals and families are going skiing. While this activity can be fun, it is also dangerous because of the severe injuries associated with these accidents.

While many of these accidents occur at the fault of the skiers, some occur because of defects in skiing equipment. These defects can occur in skis, boots, or even snowboards. When accidents occur due to these defects, the equipment manufacturer or distributor may be liable for damages. 

Iif you or someone you know has been injured in a skiing accident, contact the Tampa products liability attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., at 800-235-8978.

Car manufacturers recommend that drivers get their cars checked routinely. These car checks have a number of purposes.

One of the most important purposes is to ensure that all of the car's safety devices are working properly. These safety devices include brakes and seat belts. Without these devices, drivers and passengers stand a greater chance of being seriously injured in a car wreck. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Tampa car accident lawyers of Beltz & Ruth today at 800-235-8978.

While most car accidents occur outside of one's home, some happen on an individual or family's own property. When car accidents take place at home, the injured party and anyone helping the injured party should take a number of steps.

First, they should ensure that the injured party or parties are not seriously injured. Once they are all safe, one of the parties may want to contact the police if they expect to file a personal injury claim. 

Also, all parties involved should obtain estimates on the damage. The medical expenses, however, will often depend on the facts and circumstances of the case. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident on your home property, contact the Tampa car accident attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., at 800-235-8978.