Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Attorney
Woman Alleges Pastor’s Blessing Caused Her Brain Injury
A woman who is a member of a megachurch in Georgia is suing her pastor. The woman alleges that the pastor pushed her forehead so violently that it caused her to fall to the ground where she struck her head. The woman is contending that the force of the fall caused a traumatic brain… Read More »
Defective Tire Leaves Cement Truck Driver A Quadriplegic
A jury ordered Hankook Tire Co. Ltd to pay nearly $38 million in a product liability suit to a man for an accident that occurred involving his front tire. The plaintiff in this case was driving a cement truck when one of the front tires blew out causing the vehicle to capsize. As a… Read More »
Personal Injury Attorney Fatally Injures Pedestrian
In one sad example of tragedy meeting irony, a Florida personal injury attorney was arrested on charges of fatally hitting a woman while driving under the influence. Not only is the attorney being charged with a litany of criminal offenses including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide, but he also now faces civil charges, likely… Read More »
Florida Cyclist Injured In Car Accident During Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
Determining liability in a car accident is never a simple process. There are many factors that determine fault, and even in a no-fault state like Florida, personal injury liability – when it’s extreme enough – is governed by the question of negligence and the realm of the courts. But what about when the victim… Read More »
Regulation Requires Commercial Truck Operators To Electronically Record Time On The Road
The National Transportation Safety Board conducted a study of 182 commercial truck accidents and discovered that 31 percent of these major collisions involved a truck operator who was fatigued, according to the New York Times. The prevalence of fatigued commercial truck operators served as a basis for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishing… Read More »
Dangerous Drivers On Miami Roads
Despite numerous public safety campaigns highlighting the serious risks of drinking and driving, there remain a disturbingly high number of motorists who throw caution to the wind and try operating a vehicle while heavily intoxicated. For example, a South Florida woman was placed under arrest for an array of serious charges, including driving under… Read More »
Do Not Sign Away Your Rights
Big companies do all they can to limit or reduce their liability. Whether you go on a cruise or to an amusement park, there is a risk – signing legal documents without reading. It is a very common occurrence. In fact, in many instances, if you do not sign a liability waiver, you cannot… Read More »
Young Woman Loses Life In Miami Lakes Hit-And-Run Accident
There is no reasonable justification or excuse to leave the scene after you hit a pedestrian. In fact, you are legally obligated to remain at the scene and notify the authorities of the collision. If you flee the scene and leave an injured person behind, you could be charged with a felony criminal offense…. Read More »
Is Talcum Powder Giving You Ovarian Cancer?
The answer is – quite possibly. Multiple studies have surfaced showing a disturbing link between long-term use of talcum powder products and women developing ovarian cancer. According to a Harvard Medical School study, women using talcum powder around the genital region on a daily basis have a 40 percent higher risk of developing ovarian… Read More »
Understanding Florida Personal Injury Protection Laws
If you or a family member was involved in an automobile accident, you may have significant property damage, bodily injuries, lost income and other harms and losses. These harms can quickly put a tremendous amount of financial strain on you and your family. This is where personal injury protection benefits come into play. Overview… Read More »