Personal Injury Blog

Blue Rhino Propane Plant Explosion Rocks Central Florida

Propane dealer and manufacturer Blue Rhino is reeling after a massive series of explosions rocked a 10-mile radius of rural landscape, approximately 30 miles northwest of Orlando. Following the July 29th blast, company officials are working with authorities to determine the root cause of the incident. The explosion left eight workers injured, four of which Read More

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Blue Rhino Propane Plant Explosion Rocks Central Florida

Attorney Dale Swope Celebrates 20 Years with AV Preeminent Rating

August 2, 2013 (Tampa, FL) — Swope, Rodante P.A. is thrilled to announce that this is the 20th consecutive year managing partner Dale Swope has been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell in recognition of his ethical standards and proficiency.  This is the highest rating an attorney can receive from Read More

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Attorney Dale Swope Celebrates 20 Years with AV Preeminent Rating

Swimming Pool Safety – Diving, Drowning, and Owner Responsibilities

With summertime in full swing, many children of all ages are drawn to backyard swimming pools. In warmer regions of the country, backyard swimming pools are commonplace to the homes lining cul de sacs and suburban side streets.  Likewise, swimming in the ponds and lakes of rural areas also increases during the summer months. According Read More

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Swimming Pool Safety – Diving, Drowning, and Owner Responsibilities

Personal Injury Risks are Prominent during Fireworks Season

Fireworks displays, a beloved 4th of July tradition, can also result in accidents and may pose significant personal injury risks.  Spectators, as well as licensed fireworks operators (also referred to as pyrotechnicians), may suffer painful burns in cases where fireworks detonate improperly.  Fireworks (pyrotechnics) are essentially controlled explosions, accentuated by the burning of different accelerants Read More

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Personal Injury Risks are Prominent during Fireworks Season
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