Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Injury Attorneys
Car Hits Tree In Southwest Miami-Dade
Several people have been injured, and one has died, as a result of a one-vehicle accident that occurred in Southwest Miami-Dade recently. The accident happened in the very early morning hours and a friend of one of those involved in the accident allegedly indicated that alcohol may have been a factor. The passengers had… Read More »
Scooter Accident Leaves Man In Critical Condition
The victim of a Miami Beach scooter accident may have a pair of health care professionals to thank for saving his life. The pair noticed the man after he was dragged down the road after being struck by a car during a hit and run accident while riding his scooter. They saw that he… Read More »
Staying Safe In The Skies
Whether we are flying for business or pleasure, we want to stay safe during our flight. Thankfully, the aviation industry has worked hard to minimize the dangers associated with airplane travel, and it is considered to be the safest way to travel. To be sure, many understand that there is a much higher risk… 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 »
Florida Supreme Court Sets Limits for Workers’ Compensation Cases
Recently, the Florida Supreme Court laid down a very important ruling regarding workers’ compensation cases. Florida’s highest court ruled that under the workers’ compensation laws, workers are barred from seeking additional benefits in civil court beyond what they receive from their workers’ compensation claim. The court stated that the decision reinforces the concept that… Read More »
Amusement Park Injuries
Amusement parks are a filled with rides that are meant to excite and scare you; but what happens if one of the thrill-inducing rides actually leads to a catastrophic injury? While amusement park rides are generally safe and fun, there is always a risk of injury. By understanding risks that are involved with amusement… Read More »
Slip and Falls Can Happen to You
We often hear about slip and fall cases and probably think to ourselves that this could never happen to us, and that we have more common sense to either see the potential injury, or that we are far too graceful to injure ourselves by merely slipping on something. However, a slip and fall injury… Read More »
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common phrase that everyone has heard, but many aren’t sure what it exactly means. When a person goes to see a medical professional, they expect expertise and professionalism and trust the professional with their or their family members’ lives. However, everyone is human and sometimes mistakes are made. While the… Read More »
Are Owners Responsible for the Actions of Their Pets?
When you see a cute dog on the street or while visiting a friend, many times your first instinct is to reach out and pet the dog, but is this smart? While a dog may look friendly at first glance, sometimes unpredictable behaviors may emerge that put you or a loved one in danger…. Read More »
New Ruling in Florida Premises Liability Case Supports More Opportunities for Plaintiff Recovery
In a recent case involving a truck driver who suffered a slip and fall accident after walking into a gas station with a marked and visible oil spill, the appellate court overturned the trial court verdict and sent the case back to trial for consideration regarding whether or not the property owner in question… Read More »
