Recent Blog Posts
Punitive Damages in Florida
Florida courts award two main types of damages in personal injury cases: compensatory damages and punitive damages. The former attempt to compensate injured parties for accident-related losses, such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The latter, on the other hand, are awarded in cases where a defendant exhibited a… Read More »
Tips for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Filing a personal injury claim is typically a complex endeavor, as it requires compliance with a host of complicated legal rules and deadlines. Fortunately, there are a few things that plaintiffs can do to make the process a bit more manageable, so if you are thinking about filing a personal injury claim, you should… Read More »
Telemedicine and Liability for Medical Errors
Although the use of telemedicine as a way to diagnose and treat illnesses existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, its use as an alternative to visiting doctor’s offices or hospitals has skyrocketed in recent months. However, providing treatment in the absence of a healthcare professional’s physical presence does come with its own risks. Fortunately,… Read More »
Can Trucking Companies be Held Liable for their Negligent Hiring Practices?
When a motorist is involved in a typical car accident with a negligent driver, that driver can usually be held liable for the collision, as well as any resulting damages. Things are not quite as simple for motorists who are involved in accidents with negligent truck drivers, as the driver him or herself may… Read More »
Calculating Florida Car Accident Awards
Calculating potential compensation for accident-related injuries can be extremely challenging and requires the gathering of a significant amount of information and evidence. This can be difficult to achieve without legal assistance, so if you or a loved one were recently involved in a car crash and have questions about your possible recovery options, it… Read More »
Florida Streets May Still be Dangerous for Pedestrians During the COVID-19 Emergency
Although pedestrian traffic has hit an all-time low in Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida remains a dangerous place for pedestrians. In fact, according to the Miami Herald, Florida has one of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents in the nation. Struggling to pay for medical bills after being injured in a pedestrian… Read More »
The Risk Factors of Drowsy Driving
Although law enforcement officers cannot test for drowsiness in the same way that they can for the consumption of drugs or alcohol, they can take note of it on accident reports. This information can ultimately play a critical role in determining who caused a particular collision and whether one of the parties is entitled… Read More »
What Could Lower My Dog Bite Injury Award?
Dog bites can cause serious injuries, many of which result in permanent damage, scarring, and even disfigurement, so it is unsurprising that dog bite laws in Florida tend to focus primarily on victims’ rights. That does not mean, however, that dog bite injury awards are as cut and dried as many people imagine. There… Read More »
Creating a Road Trip Checklist
With the spring and summer holidays approaching, many people are starting to plan family vacations and summer road trips. While planning these trips may primarily require making hotel reservations, coordinating travel with friends and family, and packing, those who expect to spend a significant amount of time on the road this summer should also… Read More »
Property Damage Car Accident Claims
Some car accident victims are lucky enough to avoid serious injury after a collision and many even walk away from their accidents without a scratch. Those who find themselves in this situation may be wondering whether they can still file a claim for the property damage they sustained in an accident. While it’s true… Read More »
