Category Archives: Personal Injury
Miami Beach Police Force Allegedly Plans to Revise Deadly Force Policy and Decrease Potential Liability for Excessive Use of Force Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The Miami Beach Police Department has released information that it plans to revise its use of deadly force policy. It is expected that Chief of Police Dan Oates will make the official announcement sometime in the immediate future. The Miami Beach Police Department is currently named in at least one wrongful death lawsuit originating… Read More »
Slip and Fall: A Silent Threat to Florida’s Senior Citizen Community
Our Senior Community in Florida There are over 36.3 million people aged 65 and older living in the United States. Of this population, Florida has the highest percentage of senior citizens in any state, with 16.8 percent of all Floridians having reached the age of 65 or older. Unfortunately, this community is at an… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court’s Rejection of 2003 Medical Malpractice Statutes Overhaul Gives Injured Patients Their Rights Back
Earlier in the year, the Florida Supreme Court rejected the central premise of the medical malpractice statute revisions enacted in the State Legislature in 2003. The Court ruled that the 2003 law’s limit on wrongful death payments for non-monetary damages was in violation of all persons’ right to equality of protection clause in the… Read More »
Misunderstanding at Mall Leads to Gunfire
During the commission of a crime, there are many innocent victims. There are direct victims against whom the crime is committed, and indirect victims of a crime. For example, during a robbery or a convenience store, the clerk is the direct victim, while the innocent bystanders may be indirect victims if they sustain injuries…. Read More »
The Fantastic and Frightening World of Theme Parks
Theme parks are awesome. They provide many various types of entertainment for all ages, and can be a great destination for a family vacation creating lasting memories. Florida is the home to many enormous theme parks such as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Universal’s Island of Adventure, Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens, Discovery… Read More »
General Motors Recall Costing $1.7 Billion
As you may have likely heard in the news, General Motors (GM) recalled millions of vehicles due to a vehicle defects. CNN reported that GM began its recall process on Valentine’s Day when it recalled 800,000 vehicles due to a malfunction in design with ignition. The malfunction allowed drivers to bump the key out… Read More »
Injuries Sustained During Organized Sports
It is amazing to see how much the safety equipment used in organized sports — at all levels — has developed and evolved over the decades. When football was first organized as a professional sport in the United States, the helmets used were little more than leather hats. Now they are highly-developed marvels of… Read More »
How Expert Witnesses Can Help Your Case
Most people do not think of auto accident or other personal injury cases as involving complex technical and scientific issues. However, even the simplest case can often benefit from the testimonial input of a scientific or technical professional. Complex cases are often won or lost based on expert testimony and a strong expert report… Read More »
Florida Regulations on Amusement Ride Maintenance
In many cases, the thrill of amusement parks comes from the way in which rides seem dangerous without actually putting the rider in danger. At least this is the way it is supposed to be. Unfortunately, at some venues the danger can be all too real. Whether it is through an isolated act of… Read More »
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 »
