You have just been involved in an accident, whether it is a car crash, a trip and fall or a mishap with a product that caused an injury, you may be wondering whether you need an attorney. The simple answer...
You have just been involved in an accident, whether it is a car crash, a trip and fall or a mishap with a product that caused an injury, you may be wondering whether you need an attorney. The simple answer...
If you have been injured in an accident caused by an intoxicated driver, you can be awarded damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering also known as compensatory damages. What most people don't know is that...
In March 2010, President Obama signed a healthcare reform that caused much scrutiny and debate among the American public. Specifically, the most controversial provision in the bill states that in 2014, everyone must purchase health insurance or face a $695...
Strict liability is a legal doctrine that makes a person or company responsible for their actions or products which cause damages regardless of any intent or negligence on their part. A plaintiff filing a personal injury lawsuit under strict liability...
In personal injury cases, the person that is injured may also be at fault for causing the injury. This concept is called "comparative negligence". In other words, the injured party may still recover some of his or her damages even...
Head injuries, particularly in football, have been a topic of intense scrutiny and relentless debate. Many N Florida players have complained that their injuries during their playing careers have caused them to suffer permanent injuries. New helmets have been designed and...
A federal judge in California says hundreds of lawsuits filed against Toyota over possible sudden-acceleration defects can move forward. On Friday, U.S. District Judge James Selna denied Toyota’s motion to dismiss the lawsuits. Judge Selna made a similar ruling in...
Example of our imperfect Florida legislature…. Sun-Sentinel Editorial: State Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, usually comes across as a courtly politician. As chair of the Senate Rules Committee, his handling of the Eric Brody claims bill last week unfortunately came...
How our cars got safer By Gibson Vance April 16, 2011 Traffic deaths in the United States have dropped to their lowest level since 1949, according to a report released this month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)....