Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Attorney
Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is an increasingly pervasive problem. AARP reports that senior Americans lose approximately $2.6 billion each year to elder financial abuse. Similar to physical elder abuse, elder financial abuse is often committed by a caregiver, family member or trusted friends. What is Elder Financial Abuse? Elder financial abuse is a form of… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims: Spousal Immunity, Family and Passenger Exclusions
Florida follows a no-fault system to determine how you can recover compensation in the aftermath of a car accident. The no-fault system protects drivers and ensures certain expenses are covered regardless of fault. Under this law, Florida drivers are required to have a minimum of $10,000 for property damage liability and $10,000 in personal… Read More »
Tragic Accident With 18-Wheeler in Jacksonville
A report out of Jacksonville, Florida reminds all of us how tragic accidents with large trucks can be. In March of this year, four members of a family were traveling on the Buckman Bridge when they were struck by a semi-truck. The four family members were killed at the scene of the crash and… Read More »
Distracted Driving by Emergency Responders
When it comes to distracted driving, many imagine the role of emergency responders as the police, firemen, and paramedics as those show up to help. But a recent story out of Collier and Lee Counties shows that emergency responders are responsible for a large chunk of the distracted driving accidents that happen every year…. Read More »
Florida’s Fireworks Laws Examined
Summertime gatherings create some of the best memories of the year for young and old alike. There are pool parties, cookouts, and picnics that we all look forward to. A big part of most people’s summer are the wonderful fireworks displays put on by local cities and counties. But with fireworks shows, and particularly… Read More »
Big-Rig Carrying Sharks Crashes on Florida Freeway
In a surprising story out of Volusia County, Florida, it is being reported that a semi-truck carrying a group of sharks crashed into a grove of trees. The cause of the accident was a split tire on the truck that caused the truck to veer off the road and crash into the trees as… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Rules on Products Liability Cases
The Florida Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling in a personal injury case that will make a big difference in future personal injury trials. In a products liability case involving the tragic death of the plaintiff, the defendant failed to object to an inconsistent verdict by the jury at the end of the… Read More »
Faulty Airbag Lawsuit to Be Heard in Southern Florida
Many individuals are aware of the stories involving faulty airbags across the country. For several years now these faulty airbags allegedly have caused very serious injuries due to a violent explosion that occurs during deployment. Even in small accidents, some reports indicate that when the airbags deploy, they send a blast of metal shrapnel… Read More »
Off-label Use of Zofran: The Risks
There is an increasing number of lawsuits being filed over the off-label use of Zofran. The lawsuits come in the wake of recent studies and reports that Zofran may cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Originally, Zofran was created and intended as a powerful anti-nausea medicine for use by chemotherapy patients and surgery… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Rules on Negligence Case
The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled on a case that was originally started in the late 90s. The case moved its way through the trial phase, to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and has now been concluded. At issue in was the applicability of Florida’s Offer of Settlement and Demand for Judgement rules… Read More »