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Intersection-Related Collisions

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Car accidents can happen almost anywhere and at any time. However, there are certain areas that tend to be especially dangerous for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Traffic intersections, for example, are one of the most common locations in which car accidents occur in Florida. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates… Read More »

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Dog Bite Complications

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Being bitten by a dog can be an extremely emotionally traumatic experience, especially for children. However, dog bites can also be dangerous and have serious medical complications. Fortunately, Florida law allows dog bite victims to collect compensation to cover the cost of treatment. Typical Dog Bite Injuries Every year, thousands of people are bitten… Read More »

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Florida Court Explains Limits of the Express Assumption of Risk Doctrine

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Under the assumption of risk doctrine, courts can prevent plaintiffs from holding other people responsible for their injury when they engaged in an activity that they knew was dangerous. Last month, a Florida Court of Appeals issued an opinion that further explained the limitations of this doctrine, making it much more difficult for a… Read More »

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Who Is Responsible for Injuries Sustained in an Accident Caused by the Driver of a Stolen Car?

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In negligence cases, it is relatively common for more than one party to be held responsible for a victim’s injuries. For instance, if an employee is driving a company car when she causes an accident, both she and the employer can be sued in court. This ability to hold a third party accountable for… Read More »

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Hotel Liability

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When people stay at a hotel or resort, they expect that the premises will be kept in a reasonably safe condition. In fact, Florida law requires hotels to exercise special precautions to protect guests from injury. When hotel owners and staff violate these laws or negligently maintain their property and a guest is injured,… Read More »

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Calculating Pain and Suffering

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When someone is injured as a result of another person’s negligence, he or she may be able to collect compensation from the at-fault party, which includes easily calculable costs, such as medical expenses. However, in severe cases, courts may also seek to compensate a plaintiff for losses that are more difficult to calculate by… Read More »

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Boat Accident Liability

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Recently, a young man lost his life in a tragic boating accident that occurred near Vero Beach. Although authorities are still investigating the crash, initial reports indicate that the 17 foot boat, which was carrying six passengers, struck a channel marker while traveling on the Indian River around midnight. Another passenger suffered serious lacerations… Read More »

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Road Hazards and Bicycle Accidents

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Bicyclists face a number of dangers on the road from which motorists are protected. For instance, because bicycles offer less protection than passenger vehicles, riders are much more likely to be injured in collisions. Additionally, obstacles that are merely annoying to drivers, such as potholes and slick pavement, can pose a serious risk to… Read More »

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Collecting Compensation for Surgical Errors

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Medical malpractice law covers a wide range of accidents, including pharmacy errors, misdiagnosis, and anesthesia mistakes. However, one of the most common sources of medical malpractice claims in Florida is actually surgical error, in which a patient sustains a serious injury as a result of a doctor’s mistake during surgery. Of all the types… Read More »

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Calculating Lost Earning Potential

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Even relatively minor injuries sustained in a car crash or other accident can make it difficult, if not impossible for victims to fulfill their work duties. This in turn, can make it extremely challenging to stay on top of mounting medical bills and household expenses, especially for those who sustain serious and disabling injuries…. Read More »

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