As unfortunate as this statistic is, millions of Americans are impacted by sexual assault every year. Whether these incidents result in criminal convictions or not, the damaging effects are likely complex and lasting. Fortunately, victims can file civil actions to...
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What can I expect if I file a slip and fall claim?
An injury caused by slipping and falling can be painful and expensive to treat. Many slip and fall accidents result in broken bones, head injuries or other major injuries. After your injury, you may face weeks or even months of medical treatment or physical therapy,...
What are the impacts of traumatic brain injuries?
Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can devastate the lives of victims. The impacts of TBIs can create significant burdens for victims, their families and society as a whole. When a negligent driver causes a...
Why would I consider a civil suit after a sexual assault?
A sexual assault is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to a person. Even if they suffer no permanent physical injuries, the emotional scars from this trauma can haunt a person for the rest of their life. In addition to the emotional pain itself, there is...
Slip-and-fall accidents and commonly overlook fall hazards
Living in Florida, residents are very unlikely to see snow or ice. While these are two fall hazards that can be brought on by winter weather, these are not the only causes for fall, slips and trips. In fact, weather is not always a factor, and the negligence of...
Can I recover damages even if I am partially at fault for my slip and fall?
You are walking through a retail store when suddenly, you feel your feet come out from under you. Before you know it, you are on the ground writhing in pain. The injuries you suffered in your slip and fall accident may range from the smallest cuts and bruises to a...
Do Florida’s required minimums cover costs in an accident?
Most states have laws that require drivers to have a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage to legally drive in the state which often includes bodily injury liability coverage. As a no-fault state, however, Florida only requires property damage liability (PDL)...
Three-year-old sexually assaulted on cruise ship; lawsuit filed
People in Brevard County may have recently come across this news on TV and newspapers. According to news reports, parents of a 3-year-old girl recently filed a $20 million lawsuit against Disney Cruise Line in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of...
What are my rights if I slip on a spill at the grocery store?
Now that most restaurants and stores have opened up across Florida, people are eager to get back to life as normal. However, part of that normal is the risk that a store floor will have a spill or that a parking lot or entrance will be slick from rain. These...