Learning that your minor child had to experience such a traumatizing event can be a distressful and heartbreaking experience. Naturally, you may want to seek compensation and justice for your child's suffering. Filing a civil suit could help you receive monetary...
Year: 2023
What are head-on crashes, and what can cause them?
Motor vehicle collisions could happen in many ways, contributing to their severity. Sometimes, a crash could be minor, with little to no damage. However, some collisions could cause considerable damage, physical harm and fatalities. These deadly accidents could...
Understanding the role of negligence in slip-and-fall cases
For Florida residents who suffer injuries in slip-and-fall incidents, probably one of the most daunting prospects of initiating legal action is engaging with the courts and justice system which, let’s face it, most people never have to do. Yes, many people go to court...
Who can you sue if you were injured on government property?
Under Florida law, property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of an accident that might injure a visitor. If they breach this duty, and a visitor is injured as a result, the injured party may hold the property owner liable for their...
How long can truck drivers drive each day?
Drowsy drivers on Florida roads can pose a danger to the other drivers on the roads. When drivers are drowsy their reaction time slows down and if they close their eyes, they clearly will not know where they are going. It is important that drivers avoid driving drowsy...
Truck driver fatigue can be deadly
Trucks are a vital form of transportation on Florida’s roads and truck drivers sacrifice a lot as part of their job. Being a truck driver requires long hours on the road operating a large, dangerous vehicle. Truck drivers have deadlines they must meet and often feel...
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Under Florida law, the survivors or the estate of a person who dies in a traffic accident (or by any other unlawful means) can sue the person at fault for damages caused by the death of the family member. Although the amount of damages awarded by the jury is often...
Five reasons not to trust the insurance company in your case
In the aftermath of an accident, you’re going to find yourself dealing with your own insurance company as well as the other driver’s insurance provider. Although representatives from these businesses might seem friendly enough, you shouldn’t let your guard down too...
If the justice system fails assault victims, do they have options?
Sexual assault is a traumatic and devastating experience that has lasting physical, emotional and financial consequences. Many victims feel frustrated and powerless by the lack of justice and accountability in the criminal system, where perpetrators may escape...
If I disagree with the car insurance company, can I fight back?
Being in a car accident is the fastest way to ruin your day, but at least the insurance company is there to make your day better, right? Not necessarily. If you have been involved in a car accident in Florida, you may have to deal with your insurance company to get...