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What Makes a Product Defective?
Many consumer products harbor hidden dangers the average person may be unable to anticipate. While these dangers may not be immediately apparent, manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products are safe for users and stand responsible when they cause injuries. This duty may be broader than many would expect, meaning that viable… Read More »
What Not to Do After an Accident
The hours and days following an accident in which you suffer injury can be confusing and stressful. Nevertheless, mistakes made during this time period can affect the entire life of your civil case. Since it is common for a significant amount of time to pass between when an accident occurs and when an attorney… Read More »
What You Need to Know if You Were Injured by a Public Vehicle
It may be tempting to assume — or hope — that public employees and civil servants are always careful, conscientious and meticulously trained. Nevertheless, serious accidents involving government operated vehicles occur on a regular basis. These can include local transit buses, police cruisers and road maintenance vehicles, as well as typical passenger vehicles maintained… Read More »
Are Employers Liable for Intentionally Harmful Acts by Their Employees?
It is well established that employers are legally responsible for injuries their employees cause within the course and scope of their employment. The theory behind this is that the employer enjoys the financial advantage from the employees’ efforts and should therefore be responsible when those efforts lead to injury. This remains true even if… Read More »
What If You Were Partially at Fault?
There is a common misconception that in order to receive compensation for a personal injury, the injured person must be completely blameless. Under this line of thinking, a person injured by a drunk driver running a stop sign may be denied compensation because he or she was speeding and could have avoided the collision… Read More »
Why You May Want to Fight That Ticket
When issued traffic tickets — even ones they believe to be unfounded — people often elect to plead guilty and simply pay the fine. This is understandable given that the cost of taking a day off for traffic court can exceed the amount of the fine for a speeding infraction. Conversely, traffic tickets that… Read More »
Cyclists Have Rights on Florida Roads
Many drivers view cyclists as an unwelcome intrusion on the road. Others simply do not know how to react or share the road safely. Unfortunately, motorists are often responsible for collisions with bicycles due to their aggression and lack of concern. But drivers need to realize and respect the legal right of cyclists to… Read More »
Automotive Tires: The Forgotten Safety Device
Tires take on a tremendous amount of wear and tear and are one of the most important safety features on modern vehicles. Yet, they are also one of the most overlooked maintenance issues. People are apt to push their tires far beyond their reasonable and intended useful life in order to avoid or stave… Read More »
Using Florida’s Nursing Home Guide/Watch List
Placing a loved one in long-term nursing care is an unpleasant but often unavoidable decision. What’s more, with new reports of rampant nursing home abuse and neglect emerging every day, it seems more difficult than ever to find a safe and secure home for your family member. Fortunately, Florida regulators are working hard to… Read More »
Boating Accident Statistics
Recreational boating accidents in the United States are more common than you may expect. In fact, according to the United States Cost Guard (USCG), there were 4,515 recreational boating accidents in 2012 alone. From these, there were 651 fatalities and approximately 3,000 injuries. Not surprisingly, Florida accounted for 662 of these accidents — the… Read More »
