Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer
Questions to Ask Before Filing Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Florida
It can happen when you least expect it. One minute you’re walking toward your favorite shop in the mall, or to the printer in your office building, or to the next coaster in the local theme park, and the next you’re laid out on the floor. Slip and fall incidents can happen most anywhere:… Read More »
Hit and Run in Florida
A Fort Lauderdale man is fighting for his life following a hit-and-run incident in Oakland Park, according to a report in the Sun-Sentinel. The 22-year-old, Joseph Deverson, is in critical condition, according to the report, after being hit by a driver on Powerline Road in Oakland Park, Broward County. Deverson was hit in the… Read More »
Florida: Second most deadly dog attacks on humans in USA
Florida is second only to Texas when it comes to fatal dog attacks on humans, according to a new report. There were five deadly dog-on-human attacks in Florida in 2014, while Texas had 7 dog-related deaths. North Carolina had three deaths and Alabama and Ohio both had three, according to the news report. Pit… Read More »
Finding Justice Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating both medically and mentally for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re driving, in the wrong place at the wrong time, playing your favorite game at the court or you take a spill, spinal cord injuries can occur in a split second — and they can have lasting… Read More »
Who is Held Liable in a Truck Accident in Florida?
Just recently, a tractor-trailer driver was cited with careless driving after causing a multi-car crash on Interstate 75 in Western Florida, according to WTSP News. The truck accident occurred on a Tuesday afternoon when the tractor-trailer driver recognized that his rig was breaking down, so he attempted to pull over to the site of… 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 »
Florida Amusement Parks
The International Association of Amusement Parks reports that more than 400 theme parks and attractions exist in the United States. Further, the industry employs over half a million people year-round while generating approximately $12 billion in revenue. There is little doubt these parks are fun and they play a major role in our economy… Read More »
How to Mitigate the Four Inherent Dangers to Driving at Night
Many say getting behind the wheel of a car is one of the most dangerous things a person can do; yet, once the sun sets, this dangerous activity gets increasingly more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide, 49 percent of fatal crashes occur at night. Since the number of… Read More »
The Four Most Common Places Slip and Fall Accidents Occur
Everyone trips and falls at some point. Although our first reaction is typically to laugh at ourselves or others for slipping or falling, a trip and fall accident can be very serious and can cause a victim severe injuries. The severity of harm caused by falling, slipping, or tripping can range from small bruises… 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 »
