Personal Injury
How to protect your business and make your premises a safer place for customers
If you’re a business owner, you probably already know that if a person slips and falls at your business, you’re a prime target for a lawsuit. And premises liability cases are bad for business. Customer slip-and-fall incidents account for about…
Continue ReadingMy Uber Got into a Wreck. Can I Sue?
Did you know that if you’re in a car accident while riding in a Lyft or Uber vehicle, you will most likely be unable to sue the mega ride-share companies? Drivers of Lyft and Uber are independent contractors—not employees. This…
Continue ReadingDistracted driving — an epidemic on the roads.
Content Overview: Driving demands constant attention; and yet, despite this being common knowledge, millions of drivers engage in acts that pull that attention away from what they’re supposed to be doing. Distracted driving is the most widespread cause of accidents…
Continue ReadingCan I File a Lawsuit If the Accident Was Partly My Fault?
Determining fault is one of the most difficult aspects of any accident claim. However, it is also the most important. Determining who was at fault for an accident, and to what degree, is rarely straightforward – even in cases that…
Continue ReadingHow Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Deadlines for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida In Florida, all personal injury lawsuits must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations refers to the amount of time you have from the date of your injury…
Continue ReadingBitten By a Dog in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know
About “Strict Liability” in Florida Dog Bite Cases Florida’s dog bite statute, Section 767.04, states that a dog owner is strictly liable for the actions of their pet. More specifically, they are liable for injuries if their dog bites another person…
Continue ReadingWho Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
According to Florida Statutes section 678.18, when one party’s negligent conduct causes the death of another person, the deceased person’s family or estate may bring a wrongful death claim on his or her behalf. The law requires that a personal representative of…
Continue ReadingCommon Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck collisions can be some of the most severe auto accidents on the road. Unfortunately, it is passenger vehicles that bear the brunt of a collision with a tractor-trailer, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. These accidents are almost…
Continue ReadingThe Truth About “Full Coverage” Auto Insurance in Florida
What Is “Full Coverage” Auto Insurance? You’ve probably heard the term “full coverage insurance.” You might think it accurately describes what the insurance company will pay in the event of an auto accident, but you would be wrong. Full coverage…
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