Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Girl, 10, Drowns in Cruise Ship Pool
A 10-year-old girl died recently after drowning in a swimming pool aboard a cruise ship of the coast of the Eastern United States, according to ABC News. The girl was aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line Ship, which left New York City and was headed on a 7-day tour of Florida and the Bahamas, according… Read More »
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?
Losing a loved one in a split second is one of the most devastating things you may endure in your life. Whether it be a fatal car crash, a disorienting slip and fall, a run-in with another person or animal, or as a result of a medical mistake, you may be able to seek… Read More »
Germanwings and Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is “a civil action against someone who can be held liable for a death.” Any injury that causes someone’s death retains the possibility for being classified as a wrongful death action. Florida’s wrongful death act governs how lawsuits are filed against responsible parties and includes negligent acts, breach of contract and warranty,… Read More »
Statute of Limitations Explained
Personal injury law has a variety of defenses that dictate if a claim may be brought at all, or alternatively, if the plaintiff’s recovery may be reduced. For example, a plaintiff might fail to establish a claim for negligence in their case because they lack one of the elements required to prove the defendant… Read More »
Driver Involved in Child’s Death May Not Be Charged
Friends and family of 14-year-old Clay County student Gianna Asencio gathered recently for a vigil to mourn the young girl’s tragic death. According to police reports by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. Gianna was attempting to cross Eagle Harbor Parkway near the intersection of Woodlake Drive on her way to her bus… Read More »
Do Not Let Drinking and Driving Ruin Your Holidays
With the holiday season officially upon us, many weekends are bound to be spent at family get-togethers, work holiday parties, and social gatherings. While this usually means good times spent with ones you love, good foods, maybe some special presents that you have been hoping for all year, it also means the almost inevitable… Read More »
Resources for Checking Your Doctor’s Medical Malpractice Records
When engaging with the healthcare system and healthcare providers, it’s important for patients to know how to be their own best advocates. The best way to protect yourself or someone you love from becoming the victim of medical malpractice is to know the resources available in Florida for information concerning practicing physicians’ medical malpractice… Read More »
Is Texting While Driving in Florida Considered Careless or Reckless?
It’s important for all drivers in Florida to understand the difference, in terms of legal liability, between what is deemed as careless vs. reckless driving. In the Sunshine State, there is a crucial legal difference when it comes to designating a driver’s actions as either careless or reckless. The difference is serious in terms… Read More »
Miami Beach Police Force Allegedly Plans to Revise Deadly Force Policy and Decrease Potential Liability for Excessive Use of Force Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The Miami Beach Police Department has released information that it plans to revise its use of deadly force policy. It is expected that Chief of Police Dan Oates will make the official announcement sometime in the immediate future. The Miami Beach Police Department is currently named in at least one wrongful death lawsuit originating… Read More »
The Fantastic and Frightening World of Theme Parks
Theme parks are awesome. They provide many various types of entertainment for all ages, and can be a great destination for a family vacation creating lasting memories. Florida is the home to many enormous theme parks such as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Universal’s Island of Adventure, Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens, Discovery… Read More »
