Monthly Archives: November 2021
What Is The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule?
In most cases, when a person is injured after an accident, they suffer injuries at a comparable level to what any other average person would sustain – in other words, if two average people are involved in an accident, they will likely both be injured in a similar way, to a similar degree. However,… Read More »
Do I Have A Case Against My Florida Funeral Home?
When a family member or loved one passes away, you need the professionalism and support of your chosen funeral home to help make saying goodbye easier. A reputable Florida funeral home can handle the remains intelligently and respectfully, while you and the rest of your family focus on mourning and healing. However, what happens… Read More »
Can I File Suit Against A Deceased Or Incapacitated Defendant?
The most common type of civil lawsuit filed in Florida is known as a personal injury case, usually brought under a theory of negligence. A personal injury lawsuit can be brought by anyone who believes they have suffered an injury due to the negligent or otherwise thoughtless conduct of another person – for example,… Read More »
Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death In Florida?
When someone dies due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, it can feel as though your entire world has changed. In that kind of situation, trying to recover financially may feel obscene, or it may simply feel like a low priority. Florida law does not actually permit a deceased person’s surviving relatives… Read More »
Are Florida Cruise Ships Safe?
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic around February 2020 saw countless cruise ships either barred from docking, due to sick passengers, or barred from sailing, due to the threat of the disease. Only in July 2021 have cruise ships begun to sail again, under specific vaccine requirements and regulations. However, there are still many… Read More »
Tort Law In Florida Personal Injury Cases
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics estimate that of the nearly 27,000 civil lawsuits filed in the year of the most recent available data, almost 60 percent of them were based in tort law. A tort is often described as the civil equivalent of a crime, but this is not always true – crimes… Read More »
Accidents With Uninsured Motorists In Florida
Florida is one of the states that uses a “no-fault” auto insurance system. Under a no-fault system, all licensed drivers based in the state must carry a certain amount of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, which then can be used if the driver is ever involved in an auto accident. However, there is a… Read More »
Distracted Driving On Florida Roads Kills
Many drivers think nothing of trying to multitask behind the wheel, but in reality, doing so is dangerous, and contributes to countless road accident deaths each year. Florida is one of several states that has passed laws governing aspects of distracted driving, and at this point, Florida juries are not hesitant to hold someone… Read More »
