Category Archives: Personal Injury
Pedestrian Accidents
According to the Department of Transportation, as many as 4,280 pedestrians lost their lives and a further 70,000 were injured in traffic accidents in a single year, which breaks down to a pedestrian fatality every two hours and an injury every eight minutes. Although collisions between motorists and pedestrians can occur just about anywhere,… Read More »
Florida’s Dram Shop Law
Most people realize that when someone is injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, he or she can attempt to collect compensation from the at-fault motorist. Few are aware, however, that victims of drunk driving accidents can also hold the person who sold alcohol to the intoxicated driver liable for their injuries…. Read More »
Liability for Crashes Involving Self-Driving Vehicles
Over the last few years, the number of self-driving vehicles on the road has increased at a steady rate. While manufacturers initially boasted that these types of vehicles were safer than their manually driven counterparts, as they were less prone to error, it soon became clear that even self-driving vehicles could and were involved… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents
While most of us associate car accidents with freeways or busy intersections, the reality is that a surprising number of car crashes occur in parking lots and garages, which can pose hazards not only to drivers, but also to pedestrians. These types of collisions are especially common in busy parking lots, where space is… Read More »
Florida’s Strict Liability Dog Bite Law
When a person is injured in Florida as a result of someone else’s carelessness, he or she is often able to recover damages by filing a personal injury case under the legal theory of negligence. This in turn, requires plaintiffs to prove that the defendant owed them a duty of care, that they violated… Read More »
Settling a Personal Injury Case vs. Filing a Lawsuit
Florida law allows those who are injured due to third party negligence to file civil claims against the responsible parties or their insurers. While this allows injured parties to recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, doing so can be a long and difficult process. In fact, in many… Read More »
Florida Considers New Nursing Home Bill of Rights
Every 20 years, Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission meets to discuss potential changes to the state’s constitution. During this year’s meeting, the group has been asked to consider introducing a Nursing Home Bill of Rights that would require nursing homes to provide residents with a safe living environment. This request, known as Proposal 88, would… Read More »
Amusement Park Dangers
As summer approaches, more and more Florida residents are planning vacations, family trips, and visits to amusement parks. While millions of people visit theme parks every year and have enjoyable experiences, a fair number sustain serious injuries. For instance, two years ago, a ten year old boy tragically lost his life on a waterslide… Read More »
Filing a Claim for the Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
When most people think of the injuries sustained in an accident, they imagine physical injuries like broken bones, cuts and bruises, and concussions. While many accident victims do sustain these types of injuries, it is also common for those who are involved in especially catastrophic injuries to suffer from psychological trauma. Fortunately, it is… Read More »
Lawsuits Filed Following Florida Bridge Collapse
Last month, a pedestrian bridge located at Florida International University unexpectedly collapsed, leading to the tragic deaths of six individuals and the injury of nine more. Although the cause of the collapse is still unknown, reports have surfaced indicating that a few days prior to the accident, an engineer saw cracks appearing in the… Read More »
