Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Liability for Sinkhole Accidents
More sinkholes open in Florida than in any other state in the country. Sinkholes can cause property damage, they can cause environmental damage, and they can also cause personal injuries — and in some cases, even death. You might be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit depending on the circumstances… Read More »
Injuries Caused by Fireworks
Thousands of people are injured by fireworks every year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In 2017, U.S. emergency departments treated approximately 12,900 people whose injuries were at least partially caused by fireworks. Here are a few other related stats: There were eight fireworks-related deaths in 2017 (not counting people who… Read More »
Limitation of Liability Clause
A woman bought a ticket to take a water taxi tour in Fort Lauderdale. She twisted her ankle during the ride and filed a lawsuit against Water Taxi Shuttle LLC and Water Taxi of Ft. Lauderdale LLC, claiming that they were responsible for her damages. The companies say that the woman’s ticket purchase was… Read More »
Failure to State a Claim
A foster child filed a personal injury lawsuit (rather, a lawsuit was filed on his behalf) against those responsible for his care after they allegedly failed to provide him with proper dental care. He claims he had a serious pain in his teeth that his caregivers ignored, and that he might suffer lifelong injuries… Read More »
Where Do I File My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Deciding where to file a personal injury lawsuit is not always straightforward. In 2015, one man received psychiatric and rehabilitation treatment at a healthcare facility in Naples, Florida. He claims that he was injured numerous times because of the facility’s negligence, including a knee injury caused by a door malfunctioning and a slip-and-fall incident… Read More »
Comparative Negligence and Nominal Damages
In January 2014, two police officers responded to a noise complaint at a Fort Pierce home. A man pulled open the garage door when the officers knocked, but then started to close it when he saw the police. One of the officers opened fire when the man allegedly pulled a weapon on them. The… Read More »
Who Is Liable after a Mass Shooting?
On February 14, 2018, 17 students and teachers tragically lost their lives in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. While money will never make up for the lives lost or the trauma experienced that day, there are certain damages that can be recovered. That’s why injured survivors and… Read More »
Understanding the Exceptions to Florida’s Statute of Limitations
The general rule in Florida is that negligence lawsuits must be filed within four years of the date of the injury, and wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of the death. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, then you won’t be able… Read More »
Increase in Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Cruise Lines
Some major cruise lines have seen an increase in personal injury lawsuits filed against them in the last two years. According to Bloomberg Law, there were 164 federal injury suits filed against cruise lines in 2016, and 188 filed in 2017. Eighty-three cases were filed In the first three months of 2018. The three… Read More »
Parental Responsibility and Florida Negligence Laws
In 2017, two 13-year-old boys were riding a dirt bike alongside a canal in Palm Beach County when a terrible accident happened. The young driver missed a sharp turn and the bike flipped down an embankment. Both boys were thrown from the bike, but the driver’s friend, hit his head, badly breaking his jaw… Read More »