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Category: Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Verdict Holds Landscaping Company Partially Responsible for Bicycle Accident
September 6, 2019 | Category: Wrongful DeathThe American Automobile Association (AAA) reported that nearly 800 people died in Florida from bicycle accidents in 2017, making Florida the leading state in the nation for fatal bicycle accidents.
Retail Forklift Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
August 14, 2019 | Category: Brain Injuries, Paralysis, Wrongful DeathCustomers do not expect to encounter dangerous conditions when they visit retail establishments. However, when retail stores use forklifts to stock and move inventory, accidents happen.
What Is a Retailer's Responsibility During the Busy Holiday Season?
November 21, 2018 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathRetailers and property owners have many responsibilities when it comes to their customers and employees.
On-The-Job Accidents & Personal Injury Cases
April 11, 2018 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job annually; that translates into about 99 per week or more than 14 deaths every day.
Punitive Damages in Florida Wrongful Death Cases
January 16, 2018 | Category: Wrongful DeathIf you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death scenario, you may be wondering about the nature and extent of damages to which you are entitled. Generally speaking, most wrongful death lawsuits do not involve an award of punitive damages — otherwise known as exemplary damages — as the conduct at-issue is not egregious enough to justify such an award.
Lindsay X-LITE Guardrails Being Banned in Several States
December 26, 2017 | Category: Wrongful DeathNBC Nightly News reported on November 17, 2017 that three lawsuits were filed against the manufacturer of the Lindsay X-LITE guardrail, claiming the guardrails can splinter and spear through a vehicle.
Loss of Consortium Damages in Florida
August 29, 2017 | Category: Wrongful DeathIf your loved one has been killed due to the negligent acts of another, Florida law — depending on your relationship with the deceased — may entitle you to wrongful death damages for the losses you experience as a result of your loved one’s passing. Pursuant to the Florida Statutes section 768.21, wrongful death damages include loss of companionship, loss of protection, loss of guidance, loss of financial support, mental pain and suffering, and more.
Public Fireworks Display Injuries – Who Is Liable?
July 2, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathPublic fireworks displays are part of our July 4th celebrations, along with backyard barbecues, hamburgers and hotdogs. They may be beautiful to view, but if they are handled by inexperienced operators or there are technical malfunctions, they can go terribly wrong, sometimes with even deadly consequences.
Pools & Spas– The Importance of Safety
June 1, 2017 | Category: Child Injuries, Wrongful DeathTwo young children, ages 3 and 1, died Monday night, May 15, in a condo pool in Cape Coral, Florida. This tragedy happened in a pool that was not fenced in and protected as required by Florida law.
U.S. 41 - Second Most Dangerous Road in the U.S.
May 24, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathFlorida is home to some of the most dangerous roads in the nation. Studies based on national traffic data show seven Florida highways and interstates ranked in the top 10 lists of dangerous roads.