Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Legal Duty Owed to Guests in Florida Hotels
The legal concept of premises liability allows injured plaintiffs to hold property owners accountable for their failure to use reasonable care in keeping their premises safe for visitors. While most people associate this legal concept with slip and fall accidents in grocery stores and other public places, the reality is that many of the… Read More »
Steps to Take After an Uber Accident in Florida
Companies that offer ride sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have made affordable transportation easier than ever to obtain. While these companies often take great care when hiring drivers, accidents involving Uber drivers and their passengers continue to occur at an alarming rate. Holding the at-fault party accountable in these types of accidents… Read More »
Who is Liable for Toxic Torts?
Some of the most serious injuries suffered by accident victims involve exposure to toxic substances. While in many cases, this may take the form of exposure to a dangerous chemical that is being transported by a commercial vehicle, it could also involve a gas leak caused by improperly maintained gas lines. In either case,… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
Of the many types of injuries that passengers can sustain in car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, have some of the most devastating consequences, often requiring lifelong medical care and treatment. Paying for these medical expenses can be difficult, especially for those who are so severely injured that they are unable to return… Read More »
New Database Will Improve Oversight of Commercial Driver Records
Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it would be launching a new national database, known as the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The new database will be aimed at reducing the number of truck-related accidents caused by commercial driver substance abuse and driving violations. While the database’s effectiveness… Read More »
Filing a Claim Based on Defective Brakes in Florida
When it comes to defective consumer products, injured parties can usually pursue legal claims against multiple parties, including the manufacturer, retail stores, and the company responsible for assembling the product. This is also true for those who suffer injuries as a result of defective vehicle brakes. While the ability to hold multiple parties liable… Read More »
Safety Responsibilities of a Business Owner
Property owners, and business owners in particular, have a significant legal responsibility to meet certain expectations when it comes to keeping visitors safe. When property owners fail to fulfill these duties, they can be held legally and financially liable for their negligence. If you were injured on someone else’s property as a result of… Read More »
Accident Reconstruction
In many car accidents, fault can quickly be assigned due to the presence of multiple witnesses, proof from video cameras, and testimony from the drivers themselves. In cases that involve complex accidents, however, assigning fault could be more difficult and so require a reconstruction of the accident. Accident reconstructions are conducted by experts who… Read More »
Liability Claims on Recalled Vehicles
Although vehicle manufacturers are required to comply with a series of strict testing procedures before they can sell a particular model on the market, an alarming number of unsafe vehicles still make it onto the road every year. Unfortunately, even when these vehicles are recalled, affected parties are still at risk of sustaining serious… Read More »
Collecting Pain and Suffering Damages for a Dog Bite
In Florida, courts award two basic types of damages to personal injury victims: compensatory damages and punitive damages. While the former refers to damages that compensate victims for the actual cost of their medical bills, lost wages, and in some cases, pain and suffering, punitive damages are awarded merely to punish the at-fault party…. Read More »
