Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Understanding Florida’s Recreational Use Statute
After months of quarantine, Floridians have become experts at looking for ways to have fun outdoors in a safe manner. In general, business and property owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care toward any visitors to their premises. However, Florida’s legislature has created an exception of sorts in what is known as a… Read More »
A Child Was Injured On My Property. What Do I Do?
A property or business owner in Florida must observe certain criteria with regard to the safety of their visitors. This goes particularly for children, as they are seen under the law as less able to appreciate the potential danger of their actions. If a child is injured in your business or on your land,… Read More »
Bicyclists Face Danger On Florida Roads
Florida’s busy roads have to be shared by everyone – automobiles, trucks, pedestrians, and bicyclists, among others. However, some road users are better equipped to survive accidents than others. Bicyclists are among the least well equipped, which is why they account for a disproportionate amount of road injuries and fatalities. If you have been… Read More »