Recent Blog Posts
Defining “Open & Obvious Dangers”
The law of premises liability is related to negligence law, and it comes into play when an injury allegedly occurs because of some danger on a person’s land, or in their home or business. A property owner is generally held to owe a duty to exercise reasonable care for anyone (with some exceptions) who… Read More »
Catastrophic Injury Accident Cases
Florida has a no-fault auto insurance system, which means that if you are injured in a vehicle accident, you would usually file a claim with your insurer instead of filing a lawsuit against an allegedly negligent driver. The intent is to lower insurance premiums and keep dockets less cluttered. However, if your accident has… Read More »
Potential Liability For “COVID Parties”
One of the more unfortunate trends that has been happening in Florida recently is the phenomenon of “COVID parties.” While these have been happening primarily on university campuses and nightclubs, there has been a pattern of large gatherings in central and southern Florida in general, ostensibly designed for asymptomatic people to transmit the COVID-19… Read More »
Have You Injured Your Spine In A Florida Accident?
Spinal cord and vertebrae injuries are some of the most frightening that can happen to a person, because the spinal cord manages so many different functions of the body. However, these injuries can occur out of nowhere, and can cause massive life changes if they do not heal properly of it they are too… Read More »
How Do I Sue For Funeral Home Negligence?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a higher-than-average death rate in Florida for 2020, and this has meant increased business for funeral homes. While this influx of business has made things busy for these establishments, it has also led some to take unscrupulous or inappropriate measures to keep up – which in turn, can… Read More »
Potential Defendants In Florida Trucking Accidents
Being involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler or other type of big rig can lead to life-changing injuries, and if you have been harmed in this type of accident, it is understandable that filing suit might be the last thing on your radar. Some do choose to file suit, and it can be… Read More »
Keys in the Car Unattended: Who Is Liable?
The majority of drivers take very good care of their vehicles, and are well aware of the laws governing the use of a car or truck in public places. However, everyone makes mistakes – sometimes people leave their vehicles on when they should not, or sometimes will leave their keys in the ignition, for… Read More »
What Should I Look For In A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have been injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence, you may think that you are able to handle filing suit against them by yourself. Sometimes, this may be the case – but in the majority of situations, you will be better served by enlisting an experienced Florida personal injury attorney… Read More »
Negligence In Florida Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Statistics from Purdue University estimate that in 2018, only 19 percent of the people nationwide who needed substance abuse treatment actually received the care they needed. Even people who can afford inpatient treatment may struggle with getting clean, and this is not helped if their institution is negligent with regard to treatment or their… Read More »
Who Is Liable For My Child’s Injury?
While it is common for children to sustain minor injuries during childhood, sometimes a serious and damaging injury can happen, which may quickly turn into a parent’s worst nightmare. Things may seem even worse if your child’s injury allegedly happened due to another person’s negligence. If your child has been harmed, it can sometimes… Read More »
