Monthly Archives: November 2022
Factors To Consider After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
While tractor-trailer accidents are all too common, not every incident is the same. Sometimes a person’s injuries are worse than in other cases; sometimes the liability may be shared between actors while in other instances the fault can be laid at one person’s door. That said, there are certain laws in effect in Florida… Read More »
Neglect In Florida Substance Abuse Rehab Centers
The majority of substance abuse rehab centers in Florida are run well, taking care of their patients and helping to guide them toward a safer and more secure life path. Some facilities turn out to be corrupt, committing multiple crimes against vulnerable patients – but others may simply choose to neglect these people. If… Read More »
Third-Party Claims After A Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident
If a driver has been injured in a Florida tractor-trailer accident, it is very possible that they are unaware of their rights and obligations in terms of seeking compensation. An injured driver may know to try and hold the tractor-trailer’s driver liable if their injuries are severe – they may even understand that they… Read More »
I Was Injured By The Staff At My Rehab Center
Substance abuse rehab centers are required to exercise a very high duty of care toward their patients, to ensure that they have the right environment in which to focus on getting their lives together. However, sometimes, corners are cut; the premises may not be kept in good repair, the equipment may be outdated, or… Read More »
Attractive Nuisance & Florida Premises Liability Law
Normally, when a trespasser walks onto someone’s property, the owner has very little duty to exercise care toward that trespasser – Florida law only requires that an owner refrain from intentionally injuring the trespasser. However, when the trespasser is under the age of 18, the duty shifts drastically. Minor children are presumed to not… Read More »
Can I Sue For A Minor Injury In Florida?
It is a common myth that only severe injuries warrant a lawsuit. In reality, there are instances when suing over relatively minor injuries is appropriate – but there are a host of factors that may impede you from filing suit. This does not mean, however, that you are barred from seeking compensation completely. Each… Read More »
Civil And Criminal Penalties After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
The average person knows that if they are unlucky enough to be involved in an auto accident, they must remain at the scene, offer insurance information and assist anyone who needs medical treatment. However, tractor-trailer drivers may sometimes depart the scene, either in a rush to deliver an order, or out of sheer lack… Read More »
Can Substance Abuse Rehab Be Court-Ordered In Florida?
Substance abuse is a persistent problem in the United States, but Florida has unique issues related to its geography and to its past as a drug mecca. When someone is tried for a drug offense, a Florida court will generally take the charge very seriously and impose a strict sentence. However, first-time offenders and… Read More »
