Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer
Protecting Good Samaritans To Encourage Response To Emergencies
When some people see another person in an emergency situation, their first reaction is to spring into action and render whatever aid they can at the moment. If the person in the emergency is conscious, in many cases they may offer their thanks for the assistance. However, in some cases, the rescued person may… Read More »
Social Host Liability For A Drunk Driver’s Actions
The holiday season often means going to many parties and celebrating with family, friends, or coworkers, often with alcohol involved. Sometimes after attending these holiday parties, some people choose to drive home, even while obviously intoxicated. If an intoxicated driver goes on to cause an automobile accident that results in injuries to another person… Read More »
Spousal Forfeiture Of The Right To Sue For Wrongful Death
A wrongful death claim arises when a loved one dies as a result of the wrongful act or negligence of another person. Generally, if the deceased had survived the accident, and would have had a personal injury claim based on the wrongful act or negligence of another person, then his or her estate can… Read More »
Signing Away The Right To Sue
Most people do not read the language in liability waivers before agreeing to sign away their rights to sue in case an accident occurs in the course of an activity. Some business owners providing waivers use boilerplate language that is supposed to cover all lawsuits, and believe that it means that a person injured… Read More »
The Insurance Company’s Right To Reimbursement After An Accident
Having automobile insurance is not only a legal requirement; it is a necessity to any person who owns a car and drives it regularly. In the event of an accident, your insurance company often pays out your claim and you pay a deductible that may be a small percentage of the cost of the… Read More »
Doctors’ Roles In Limiting A Warning Defect Case Against A Drug Manufacturer
The consequences of taking medication with adverse side effects can be devastating, causing serious injuries or different medical conditions as a result of side effects. Manufacturers are required to warn potential patients of any known side effects, in order to give them a chance to weigh the options when deciding whether or not to… Read More »
Better System Needed To Track Tire Recalls And Provide Information To Consumers
In a troubling new report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the federal government says that defective automobile tires cause upwards of 33,000 auto accidents per year, resulting in over 500 deaths, and there is no way to effectively track these tires for a manufacturer recall. According to the NTSB, even if the… Read More »
Compensating Patients For Defective Drugs
Everyday products designed to make tasks easy and convenient may sometimes malfunction, causing the user serious injury or, in some cases, death. While the malfunction of these products may sometimes be due to user error, they can also be due to a defect in the product itself, making it unfit for use. This is… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Through PIP Insurance
Having auto insurance is not only important in the event of an accident; it is required in order to operate a vehicle legally throughout the country. Generally, auto insurance is thought of as a way to compensate a person who gets into an accident for property damage caused by the policyholder. However, in some… Read More »
Who’s Liable If You’re Hurt on Public Transit?
Different rules typically apply to injuries that occur as the result of a government or public entity. Figuring out who is liable when you are injured on public transportation can be tricky to decipher. Riding on the bus, subway, or train is not inherently dangerous, but sometimes things do go wrong. If you are… Read More »