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Are Motorcyclists Always at Fault in Fixed-Object Collisions?
Just because another motorist was not directly involved in a motorcycle crash does not always mean the biker was at fault. Any third-party negligence that contributes to a motorcycle crash can remove some or all of the liability from motorcyclists, allowing them to pursue personal injury claims for expenses related to their serious injuries…. Read More »
Florida Dog Bite Laws Protect Victim Rights, But Avoiding a Bite Is Even Better
Each year, dog bite injuries hospitalize more than 600 Floridians, with an average claim costing $29,000 or more. The Florida strict liability dog bite laws help victims pursue compensation for all costs related to their injuries; but individuals who know how to recognize when dogs are likely to bite can often take measures to… Read More »
Should Punitive Damage Claims Be More Limited in Florida Nursing Home Abuse Cases?
Imagine discovering that your elderly loved one suffered abuse or neglect at a nursing home you trusted to provide the care you could not give in your own home. Now imagine that the nursing home was aware of the situation and took no meaningful action to stop it. You may have the right to… Read More »
Head-On Collisions Are the Most Common Type of Accident Between Large Trucks and Other Vehicles
Passenger vehicle drivers who spend time on the roads with large trucks might assume that truck drivers most often cause collisions with smaller vehicles simply because they cannot see them. The inability to see smaller vehicles in blind spots is certainly a common cause of semi-truck and tractor-trailer accidents, but it does not explain… Read More »
Are Florida Homeowners Responsible for Injuries Sustained by Uninvited Children on Their Property?
If your child was injured on someone else’s property, even if the child was uninvited, Florida law does not treat it as trespassing. When it comes to premises liability and children, a primary consideration is whether an attractive nuisance drew the child to the property in the first place. The law recognizes the natural… Read More »
Recognizing One of the Earliest Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
Turning over the care of your elderly loved one to a nursing home is a difficult decision. However, nursing homes have the staff and training to provide the 24-hour care most people cannot provide in their homes. Unfortunately, even the most highly recommended eldercare facilities can experience staffing and funding issues that ultimately result… Read More »
Three Reasons to See a Doctor Quickly After Sustaining a Head Injury in a Florida Vehicle Accident
The brain controls almost every function in the body, so any head injury should be taken seriously. However, many people whose injuries appear minor just take a pill for the headache and move on without even considering seeking medical attention. A trip to the doctor may be a short-term inconvenience, but there are many… Read More »
Florida Law Can Recognize Employer Liability in Construction Site Accidents and Other Workplace Injury Claims
Because of the high likelihood of sustaining injuries at construction sites, most workers know from personal experience that they must file workers’ compensation claims to obtain compensation for on-the-job injuries. The Florida laws are specifically designed to help workers obtain the treatment and benefits they need without considering liability on the part of employers,… Read More »
Does Florida Law Hold Property Owners Liable When Trespassers Sustain Injuries on Their Premises?
It seems logical to assume that trespassers who enter a property are responsible for any injuries they sustain. However, it may surprise you to learn that Florida law looks more deeply into the details of these cases, and that there are certain instances in which the property owner could actually face liability claims. As… Read More »
Do You Really Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance?
An insurance agent who says you do not need uninsured motorist insurance (UM) may not be giving you good advice. In Florida, every insurance policy with bodily injury liability coverage must carry an equal amount of UM unless you specifically refuse UM. However UM provides important protections. As one in four Florida drivers does… Read More »