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Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

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Understanding Vicarious Employer Liability

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In some cases, personal injury plaintiffs can hold a third party responsible for their damages. For example, there’s a legal principle called respondeat superior that says employers are also responsible for the actions of negligent employees. The phrase “respondeat superior” literally means “let the master answer,” and it is a type of vicarious liability… Read More »

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Negligent Gun Owners and Gun Safety

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In April 2018, a man was shopping for ammunition at a gun store in Cape Coral when he accidentally discharged his semiautomatic handgun. While no one was injured in the incident, he did leave a bullet hole in the floor. Accidentally discharging your firearm isn’t a crime in Florida, but you can be held… Read More »

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Understanding Proximate Cause

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Imagine that your neighbor’s house catches on fire because she left the oven on, and the fire spreads to your house and injures your child. Or that you visit a restaurant and slip on a giant puddle of water. Or that your neighbor invites you over for dinner but when you walk up the… Read More »

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Pedestrian Traffic Injuries and Fatalities

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Walking is a basic form of transportation. But unfortunately, walking — even on the sidewalk — isn’t always safe, especially in Florida. Nationally, pedestrian traffic fatalities increased by 11 percent between 2015 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. The GHSA report also found that pedestrian deaths increased by 25 percent between… Read More »

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Filing a Child Injury Lawsuit in Florida

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In November 2016, a minor child was playing on a climbing wall at the Orlando Science Center when her foot or leg got caught in the equipment. She was severely injured and in a lot of pain. Her parents recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the center, alleging that the business failed to… Read More »

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Negligently Provided Services in Florida

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It’s not unreasonable to expect a certain standard of care when you receive a facial or other professional service. It’s also not unreasonable to expect that a professional who claims to have a license actually has that license. But unfortunately that’s not always the case. A woman who visited The Cosmetic Institute in Orlando… Read More »

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Can Children Sue Their Parents for Negligence in Florida?

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What happens in cases where a parent’s negligent behavior results in injury to his or her own child? Does the child have any legal recourse against the parent? The general rule in Florida is that children cannot sue their parents for negligence. The Florida Supreme Court adopted the doctrine of parental immunity in the… Read More »

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Claim Bill Approved for Parents of Student Killed in School Shooting Two Decades Ago

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Fourteen-year-old Jean Pierre Kamel died 21 years ago when a classmate shot him at Conniston Middle School in West Palm Beach. His parents filed a lawsuit against the Palm Beach County School Board, alleging that the district’s negligence contributed to their son’s death. The jury awarded them a $1.6 million judgment, but the school… Read More »

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Discovery in Personal Injury and Other Civil Lawsuits

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The discovery process is important for both sides in a lawsuit. It is a pre-trial procedure that allows the parties to obtain evidence from each other. There are several methods parties may use to obtain discovery: Depositions. A deposition involves taking an oral statement from a witness before the trial (while the witness is… Read More »

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Does College Hazing Rise to the Level of Negligence?

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Many college fraternities and sororities have a reputation for wild parties and strict hazing practices. Not only are some of these activities — like underage drinking — illegal, but they can also be dangerous. But can anyone be held liable if a pledge or member is injured by these activities? One fraternity pledge’s parents… Read More »

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