Tag Archives: Florida Wrongful Death Claims
Overview Of Depositions In Miami Personal Injury Cases
Tennis star Venus Williams attended a deposition hearing as part of a wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against her for a car accident in June that resulted in the death of a passenger in the vehicle Williams hit, according to NBC Miami. Reports indicate that witnesses told police that Williams ran a red… Read More »
Man Killed After Car Crashes into Him as He Unloaded a Box Truck
In the blink of an eye, a life can be taken when a driver operates their vehicle recklessly. A prime example was the tragic accident that occurred on East 10th Avenue in Hialeah. A man was unloading a box truck when another driver slammed into him, according to the Miami Herald. The driver of… Read More »
Deadly Miami-Dade County Car Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
A tragic incident occurred at the 3000 block of NW 54th Street in Miami-Dade County that resulted in the death of a young man. A driver reportedly flipped his vehicle onto the sidewalk sliding on its roof and colliding with a pedestrian. The pedestrian died as a result of this collision. Police investigating the… Read More »
Woman Hit and Killed at Bus Stop by Reckless Driver
When drivers engage in careless and reckless behavior, the consequences can be devastating. Take, for example, a tragic accident involving a woman waiting at a bus stop. She was run over and killed after two cars that were being operated in a careless manner caused a chain reaction in Lauderhill, according to the Miami… Read More »
Personal Injury vs. Wrongful Death: Understanding the Differences
In Florida, legal actions for personal injury and wrongful death claims have similarities. Both claims are based on a theory that a duty was owed and breached. Under both claims, someone has suffered a harm or injury which resulted in medical bills and noneconomic damages (eg. permanent disability, mental trauma). Despite their similarities between… Read More »
Commercial Airline Accidents
Commercial airlines provide one of the safest and fastest ways to travel. In fact, the latest global airline safety report reported that there were a total of 90 commercial airlines accidents in 2013; and only nine of the 90 accidents were fatal. Additionally, a complex set of federal and state laws regulate airlines to… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court on Statutory Cap
The Florida Supreme Court’s recent decision in Plancher v. UCFA will impact the legal landscape of personal injury cases for years to come. In the case, the court overruled a trial judge’s decision that the University of Central Florida Athletics Association did not benefit from the statutory cap normally imposed on state agencies in… Read More »
Understanding Wrongful Death Actions in Florida
A personal injury claim arises out of an injury caused due to the negligence of another person. A wrongful death action, similarly, is brought as a result of the negligence of another, but here the individual died from his or her injuries. Wrongful death actions are unique in that they are brought in court… Read More »