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Archive: 2017
An Introduction to Wrongful Death Damages
May 11, 2017 | Category: Wrongful DeathIn Florida, if your loved one died due to the wrongful acts or negligence of another, then you may — depending on your relationship with the deceased — be entitled to recover damages for the various losses you sustained as a consequence of your loved one’s death. Florida wrongful death claims are governed by the Wrongful Death Act, which provides that a personal representative of the estate of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of surviving family members who are...
Open and Obvious Dangers of Property
May 9, 2017 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsIf you’ve been injured on another person’s property, you may be entitled to recover damages even if the injuries were caused by a dangerous condition of the property that was “open and obvious.”
Rubbernecking Causes Accidents
May 8, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathRubbernecking does more than cause minor traffic delays; it can actually cause other vehicle accidents. The Dallas News reported in February on the death of a 75-year-old author in Waco, Texas.
Understanding “Services or Support” Eligibility for Wrongful Death Claims
May 4, 2017 | Category: Wrongful DeathPursuant to Florida law, when a person dies due to the wrongful acts or omissions of a third-party, certain surviving family members are entitled to recover damages for the wrongful death of their loved one. These are commonly known as wrongful death claims. Damages recoverable in a wrongful death claim are specifically linked to the losses sustained by the surviving family member as a result of their loved one’s death, and include (but are not limited to) damages for lost financial...
What Does Takata's Guilty Plea Mean For U.S. Drivers?
May 3, 2017 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe Vehicles34 million cars have already been recalled over the last five years. By 2020 the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) expects the total to be 42 million. There have been at least 11 deaths and 180 injured in the United States linked to defective Takata airbags.
What is Gross Negligence?
May 2, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryIn Florida, you may be entitled to recover additional punitive damages if your injury was caused by another’s gross negligence (as opposed to ordinary negligence).
Injured At A Public Event? Who Has Liability?
May 1, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathMany auto racing fans attend NASCAR and other auto racing events. The sport is inherently dangerous causing many, including drivers, crew members, and officials to be injured or killed.
Are Custom-Built Motorcycles Covered Under Product Liability Laws?
April 28, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryWith their numerous parts, should motorcycles have a defect in any one of them a rider can lose control, have an accident and sustain serious injury.
Myths & Facts About Drinking Alcoholic Beverages
April 26, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryBeing under the influence of alcoholic beverages is a recipe for disaster. During this Alcohol Awareness Month 2017, we feel it is time to review the myths and facts about alcoholic beverages.
Questions Frequently Asked About DUI Cases
April 24, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryThere is always a victim in DUI accidents. We all know them or read or hear about them in the media. These are the defenseless men, women and children affected by drugged or drunk drivers. There are many questions victims have when they enter our office, and we are prepared to answer them.