Recent Blog Posts
Legal Remedies for Jackknife Accidents
Most jackknife accidents occur because of a defect in the road, poor weather, or a blown tire. However, these are not the only causes of these accidents, which can also be attributed to driver error, or even another motorist’s negligence. This can make determining who is responsible for an accident extremely difficult, which in… Read More »
Statute of Limitations and Exceptions for Personal Injury Claims
In Florida, individuals who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own can recover financial compensation for their losses by filing a personal injury suit against the at-fault party. However, this is only possible when injured parties file claims within a certain amount of time, known as a statute of limitations. Plaintiffs… Read More »
How Dram Shop Liability Could Affect Your Accident Claim
Most people are aware that driving while intoxicated is illegal and that those who injure someone while driving under the influence can be held liable for resulting damages. Unfortunately, there are often factors that hinder an injured party’s ability to recover the full scope of his or her losses in these situations. For this… Read More »
Swimming Pool Liability
In summer, more and more Florida residents are finding their way to local swimming pools. While swimming has proven to be a good way to cool off, get exercise, and provide hours of fun for children, it can also be dangerous, leading to serious injuries and even death. When these tragic accidents could have… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions and Resulting Back and Neck Injuries
According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 6.4 million car crashes occurred in 2017 alone, which resulted in roughly 1.9 million injuries. Although these statistics cover a number of different kinds of car accidents ranging from head-on collisions to sideswipe crashes, a large proportion of the collisions involved at least one vehicle rear ending… Read More »
Florida Drunk Driving Accidents
Despite the criminalization of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, people still continue to drink and drive, a practice that leads to an estimated 30 deaths a day in the U.S. These types of accidents can forever change the lives of those who are involved, causing serious injuries that require weeks… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Orders Return to Daubert Evidentiary Standard
In order to demonstrate liability in civil cases, plaintiffs in Florida must submit evidence to the judge or jury that is both convincing and satisfies the necessary evidentiary standards. In prior years, the threshold that plaintiffs needed to meet was known as the Frye standard, or the general acceptance test, but after the findings… Read More »
Why are Truck Accidents so Dangerous?
While there is no question that the commercial trucking industry plays a crucial role in the functioning of our country’s economy, it is also true that sharing the road with trucks of such a massive size can be extremely dangerous. When it comes down to it, the large size and weight capacity of commercial… Read More »
Can I Still Recover Compensation for My Bicycle Accident if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
As a general rule, cyclists, regardless of age or skill, should always consider wearing a helmet while riding. This is especially true in Florida, which has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous states in the nation for cycling. Fortunately, motorists cannot bring up a cyclist’s decision not to wear a helmet… Read More »
How Avoiding Blind Spots Can Prevent Truck Accidents
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves involved in collisions with other vehicles, often due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or entity, which can be frustrating and distressing. However, this does not mean that we should refrain from taking precautions, especially around certain dangerous vehicles, such as semi-trucks, as… Read More »
