Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers
Series of New Personal Injury-Related Bills Introduced
More than 3,000 bills were filed this year in Florida’s legislative session. Many of the bills involved personal injury-related matters, although only around 250 proposed laws actually passed both the House and the Senate. To learn more about which bills were introduced and passed, and how this could affect your claim, please contact a… Read More »
Florida Court Explains Limits of the Express Assumption of Risk Doctrine
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 »
Calculating Pain and Suffering
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 »
Road Hazards and Bicycle Accidents
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 »
Parental Liability for the Actions of Minor Children
Children, and teenagers in particular, are known for their rash actions and poor decision making. While in most cases, this tendency only results in a headache for parents, in others it can have serious consequences, especially if someone else was injured as a result of a minor’s negligent or reckless actions. In most situations,… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Attacks
In certain situations, those who are injured in a criminal attack can file personal injury suits against the property owner where the incident occurred. Collecting compensation from someone who failed to make his or her property reasonably safe for customers or residents can play a crucial role in an injured party’s ability to move… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Although car accident victims can sustain a variety of different injuries, some of the most dangerous involve traumatic brain injury (TBI). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as many as one-third of all injury-related deaths in the country are caused by TBIs. In one year alone, TBIs were… Read More »
The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine
Many accident victims sustain totally new and unexpected injuries. For instance, a passenger involved in a car accident who had no preexisting injuries or history of bone problems may suffer a broken leg. In other situations, however, an accident may cause an old injury to flare up or aggravate a preexisting condition. Fortunately, injured… Read More »
Propane Tank Explosions
As summer approaches, more and more Florida residents find themselves outside enjoying the sunshine, relaxing pool-side, or having family barbecues in the backyard. While these are all relatively innocuous activities, propane explosions can quickly turn them into traumatic experiences. Although propane is used by millions of Americans to power their outdoor grills, when handled… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by an Allergic Reaction
Every year, hundreds of people are hospitalized for severe allergic reactions. Although some allergic reactions are relatively minor, others can quickly become serious, causing anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly. While those with allergies can make changes in their lifestyle, such as refraining from coming into contact with or consuming products to which they… Read More »
