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Florida Product Liability Cases
We all use consumer products on a daily basis, whether in working, traveling, cooking, or relaxing. While most of the time, these products work exactly as anticipated, it is also not uncommon for defective consumer products to malfunction and cause serious injuries. Fortunately, under Florida law, those who are injured by consumer products can… Read More »
The Importance of Using the Right Car Seat
Under Florida law, all children who are under the age of five years old and are traveling in a vehicle must use a car seat. While these laws have played an important role in helping protect children, their effectiveness also depends in large part on the type of car seat being used and how… Read More »
The Most Common Traffic Law Violations in Florida
Motorists who sustain injuries in car accidents resulting from another person’s negligence are often able to recoup their accident-related losses by filing a claim against the at-fault party. In many cases, these accidents involve the violation of a traffic regulation, proof of which can be instrumental in demonstrating negligence. For an assessment of your… Read More »
Recovering Damages for Mental Anguish
Suffering a physical injury as a result of someone else’s negligence can have lasting consequences for victims, who may be forced to take time off from work, pay expensive medical bills, and grapple with chronic pain. Unfortunately, these are not the only types of injuries from which accident victims may sustain, as those who… Read More »
Birth Injury Liability in Florida
Medical malpractice claims are a specific type of personal injury suit, in which an injured patient attempts to hold the medical professional who caused his or her injury liable for damages. There are a number of different types of medical malpractice cases, some of which are based on injuries caused by surgical errors or… Read More »
Collisions with Wild Animals
Just last year, a Florida resident and her two young children lost their lives after their vehicle collided with an alligator in the road, skidded out of control, and struck a nearby tree. Tragically, upon impact, the vehicle burst into flames and all three passengers were killed. Unfortunately, this type of accident is not… Read More »
Common Motorcycle-Vehicle Accident Causes
Although many of us think of motorcycle accidents as primarily the result of losing control in the rain, or taking curves too sharply, the reality is that many motorcycle collisions can actually be chalked up to the negligence of other drivers. To ensure that the motorist responsible for your own motorcycle accident is held… Read More »
Florida Dog Bite Claims
Whether they belong to us or to a neighbor or friend, many of us interact with pets on a daily basis. For the most part, these interactions are positive, it is however, important to remember that while dogs may be man’s best friend in most cases, animals can and do pose a risk to… Read More »
The Importance of Going to the Emergency Room After a Car Crash
Car accidents come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which means that not all of those who are involved in collisions will suffer serious, or even minor injuries. However, this is always a possibility, especially for those whose crashes involved multiple vehicles or occurred at high speeds. In these cases, going to the… Read More »
Video Evidence in Personal Injury Claims
The success or failure of a personal injury claim is dependent on a plaintiff’s ability to provide proof that certain elements have been fulfilled. For instance, negligence claims are based on proving that a defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, breached that duty, and as a result of that breach, caused the… Read More »
