Recent Blog Posts
Am I An Invitee Or A Licensee Under Florida Premises Liability Law?
When a person is injured on property or in a business that belongs to another person, and they believe that negligence played a role in their injury, they file suit under a theory known as premises liability. Florida’s negligence law holds that if a business or a landowner has a hazard on their land… Read More »
Fractures Suffered In Florida Accidents
Most people have broken a bone at some point during their lifetime. Often, a fracture is seen as so ordinary that even if you sustain one because of another person’s negligence, you may think it too inconsequential to bother with. However, poorly healed fractures can linger for a lifetime, and cause much more pain… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Are Deadlier Than Car Accidents
While there are far fewer motorcycles on Florida roads than there are automobiles, it is a truism that generally, motorcycle riders and passengers have a much higher rate of injury and fatality in accidents than those in automobiles. The National Highway Traffic & Safety Association (NHTSA) estimates that per vehicle miles traveled, in a… Read More »
When Do Medical “Errors” Become Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors happen on a much wider scale than the average person thinks. Studies are varied in terms of how many patients experience “preventable harm” per year, from 100,000 to over 400,000, but suffice it to say, there is an ongoing problem with patients suffering preventable harm that can cause serious consequences. That said,… Read More »
Has Your Child Been Injured At School?
Even before the events of the past few years in the United States, parents have had to make peace with the possibility of their children being injured at school. Accidents simply happen, especially with younger children who are keen to explore the world around them. However, if your child is injured due to the… Read More »
What Exactly Is A Catastrophic Injury?
While the legal definition can vary, in general, a catastrophic injury is one that leaves a person disabled enough where they cannot work or sustain themselves without some kind of assistance. Florida law speaks of injuries that are “significant and permanent,” such as losing the use of a bodily function or a limb, among… Read More »
Injured At An Amusement Park: Who Is Liable?
A large portion of Florida’s economy is devoted to tourism, with its amusement parks proving a big draw for families and people looking to beat the heat. Attractions like Disney World, Legoland, and Tampa’s own Busch Gardens bring in thousands or even millions of people per year; however, there is a certain amount of… Read More »
Defining Negligent Security In Florida Law
If you are injured on your own premises, very often you will only have yourself to blame. If you are injured on another person’s property, however, you may be able to hold the owner or operator liable, depending on the nature of your injuries. A negligent security claim may develop if you were injured… Read More »
Liability In Florida Boating Accidents
Florida has approximately 950,000 boats registered in the state, trailing behind only California in sheer numbers. Taking a vessel out on Florida’s miles of waterways is a very common way for residents to destress, particularly in the midst of a global pandemic, since one is comparatively isolated while out on a boat. Most boaters… Read More »
Why Are Florida Cities Not Safe For Pedestrians?
Each year, the urban planning think tank SmartGrowth America puts out its Dangerous By Design report, which ranks U.S. metropolitan areas according to how dangerous they are to pedestrians, as well as analyzing the reasons for the high rate of injuries and fatalities. In the 2021 report, 7 of the 10 most dangerous metropolitan… Read More »
