Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises and ensure they are reasonably safe when others enter. For example, this means that if there is a defect in the property that could be hazardous to others, it must be fixed. If the flooring is slippery, it must be attended to so the risk of a slip and fall accident is minimized. When a property owner is negligent in caring for their property, and someone enters, slips and falls, and [...]
Being injured in an accident can make you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and make it difficult to think clearly. The aftermath of an unintentional injury accident can mean a lot of work getting property repairs done, figuring out how to manage time away from work, and the potential of facing a long road to recovering from injuries. When injuries are severe, then emergency medical treatment may have been necessary, which would get a victim the assistance they need quickly. But [...]
In the civil justice system, lawsuits are meant to recover financial damages to help an injured party become whole again. In some cases, the money that a victim receives from their personal injury claim is able to help them get the medical attention they need to fully recover, as well as pay for the other losses they suffered. Of course, this is not the case for everyone. There are catastrophic personal injury accidents in which no amount of money [...]
If you were injured in an unintentional injury accident, such as a car crash, then you may be able to file a personal injury claim for compensation. Typically, when a personal injury claim is filed, it is filed against an insurance company. Depending on which state the incident took place and what the injury accident was, there are different rules for how one can obtain compensation from an insurance provider. With respect to car accidents, for example, Florida is [...]
If you are one of those people who have to regularly check your different social media platforms throughout your day, every day, then that may be fine under normal circumstances. However, if you are in the midst of a civil suit like a personal injury case, one of the best things you can do is stay off social media entirely until your case is resolved, and there is a good reason for this. Using social media while the personal [...]
If a person, government agency, or other entity behaved in a negligent way, causing an accident that left you injured, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them to obtain compensation for the damages you had to endure. In the aftermath of an unintentional injury event that was caused by negligence, these damages can be very costly. You may have suffered debilitating injuries that require extensive medical treatment, you may have to take time away [...]
Hopefully, there will never be a time when you need to consult with a personal injury attorney. However, considering how often unintentional injury accidents happen, it is possible that you will find yourself in a situation where you suffered physical bodily harm and other damages as a result of another party’s negligence. In this situation, it may be in your best interest to speak with an attorney and have your accident situation evaluated. You may be able to secure [...]
America is a country full of people who love their pets, and none quite so much as dogs, in particular. This is extremely apparent as there are roughly 85 million dogs residing in the homes of Americans. As a state, Florida is quite dog-friendly. While dogs may be man’s best friend, there are certainly many instances where they attack people, such as strangers and children, especially if the animal is a more aggressive breed, trained to defend their owner/territory, [...]
The state of Florida is one of the biggest in the nation and, as a result, has millions of registered drivers on the roads at any time. According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, there were 15,560,628 total drivers in Florida in 2022. Behind California and Texas, Florida had the third most number of drivers when compared to all other states in the nation. Due to the large population of drivers, there are also many car accidents that take [...]
If you are a parent of a teen who just got their driver’s license, this is a proud time as you mark a milestone. However, it can also be a scary time as you worry about your teen’s safety as a new driver when they head out onto the road. As a parent, you advise your child on what to do as a driver and what to be aware of, as well as what not to do. Don’t drink [...]
