Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Not to Do After an Accident
The hours and days following an accident in which you suffer injury can be confusing and stressful. Nevertheless, mistakes made during this time period can affect the entire life of your civil case. Since it is common for a significant amount of time to pass between when an accident occurs and when an attorney… Read More »
Are Employers Liable for Intentionally Harmful Acts by Their Employees?
It is well established that employers are legally responsible for injuries their employees cause within the course and scope of their employment. The theory behind this is that the employer enjoys the financial advantage from the employees’ efforts and should therefore be responsible when those efforts lead to injury. This remains true even if… Read More »
What If You Were Partially at Fault?
There is a common misconception that in order to receive compensation for a personal injury, the injured person must be completely blameless. Under this line of thinking, a person injured by a drunk driver running a stop sign may be denied compensation because he or she was speeding and could have avoided the collision… Read More »
Cyclists Have Rights on Florida Roads
Many drivers view cyclists as an unwelcome intrusion on the road. Others simply do not know how to react or share the road safely. Unfortunately, motorists are often responsible for collisions with bicycles due to their aggression and lack of concern. But drivers need to realize and respect the legal right of cyclists to… Read More »
Using Florida’s Nursing Home Guide/Watch List
Placing a loved one in long-term nursing care is an unpleasant but often unavoidable decision. What’s more, with new reports of rampant nursing home abuse and neglect emerging every day, it seems more difficult than ever to find a safe and secure home for your family member. Fortunately, Florida regulators are working hard to… Read More »
Boating Accident Statistics
Recreational boating accidents in the United States are more common than you may expect. In fact, according to the United States Cost Guard (USCG), there were 4,515 recreational boating accidents in 2012 alone. From these, there were 651 fatalities and approximately 3,000 injuries. Not surprisingly, Florida accounted for 662 of these accidents — the… Read More »
New Toyota Recalls Affect Millions of Vehicles
It seems that massive vehicle recalls have become commonplace over the last several months and years. Mere months after General Motors recalled more than 2.6 million vehicles over its infamous and deadly ignition switch malfunction, Toyota has agreed to a recall that could impact 6.4 million vehicles worldwide, 1.8 million of which are in… Read More »
Swimming Pool Safety Laws Protect Kids
McKenzie Merriam was 18 months old when she wandered into the pool at her Jacksonville home while her mother’s back was turned for a moment. The little girl died of drowning. Preston de Ibern was five years old when he slipped away from his mother during a friend’s barbecue, hit his head and fell… Read More »
Summer Safety Biking Rules for Your Kids
Bicycling is a generally fun, safe activity for kids that gives them exercise and a sense of freedom. However, especially in congested South Florida communities, automobiles and poor road conditions are serious hazards. You can protect your children from a biking accident and injury by teaching them bicycling safety tips and insisting that they… Read More »
Product Recall Information for Consumers
A recall is the process of addressing defects found in specific products. In most cases, the decision to issue a recall is voluntarily made by the manufacturer of the defective product. However, a government agency can induce, or even order, a recall in certain cases. Which agency has authority over a recall depends on… Read More »
