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Category: Personal Injury
You Can Recover Damages If The Defendant Won the Criminal Case
January 30, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you have been injured by a defendant who has also been charged with a criminal violation of law, then Florida law may still entitle you to recover damages as compensation for your injuries, even if the defendant wins their criminal case.
How Injury Litigation Benefits You — The Basics
January 18, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you have been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent, reckless or intentional actions of another, you may be able to recover damages pursuant to Florida law. Personal injury litigation is a process by which one can secure compensation in such scenarios. For example, if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, then suing the defendant may give you access to damages that will compensate you for losses that include medical expenses and quality of life deterioration,...
What is the Purpose of an Expert Witness?
December 12, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryExpert witnesses are a costly but necessary resource in most injury litigation, but those who are unfamiliar with the process of litigation may not recognize the value that an expert witness brings to a case. First, however, it’s important to understand what differentiates an expert witness from factual witnesses.
Common Defenses to a Premises Liability Lawsuit
December 5, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsIf you have been injured in a slip and fall accident or some other accident which implicates the possessor or owner of a particular parcel of property, then Florida law may entitle you to compensation for your injuries pursuant to premises liability principles.
Holiday Shopping Season is Ripe for Accidents
November 24, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryBlack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, begins the holiday shopping season. Even though many shop on the internet, shopping in brick-and-mortar stores is still a tradition.
What Accidents Are Common on College Campuses?
November 17, 2017 | Category: Inadequate Security, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsMost college campuses take their responsibility for student safety very seriously. Parents sending their students off to these campuses expect that to be the case. However, accidents happen on college campuses.
Claims Against Property Owners for Third-Party Dangers
October 26, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryIn the state of Florida, as in other states, the owner-operator of a given parcel of property (i.e., the person or entity that “controls” the property) may be held liable for various injuries sustained by premises entrants, in certain circumstances.
Passenger Rights in Vehicle Accidents
October 20, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsDetermining whose insurance pays passenger medical bills and pain and suffering and lost wages can get complicated.
Florida Dram Shop Laws
October 19, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryFlorida — like many other states — has implemented a system of dram shop liability for third parties (i.e., alcohol vendors) who sell or otherwise furnish alcohol commercially. Dram shop laws generally impose liability on alcohol vendors for the injuries caused by the intoxicated person to whom they furnished alcohol. Florida’s dram shop laws are more specific, however, in that liability is not imposed in all circumstances. In order to hold a Florida alcohol vendor liable for the...
When You Need a Personal Injury Attorney – Do Not Hire Just Any Attorney
October 3, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryAfter you or a loved one is injured in an accident, such as a vehicle crash, pedestrian accident, truck, motorcycle or bicycle accident, slip and fall or any other type of accident, you may be wondering whether you should consider hiring a personal injury attorney.