Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Attorneys
Florida Car Insurance 101: Accident Protection
Getting in an auto accident can not only cause physical harm and property damage, it can also be devastating financially. Florida auto owners are required by law to carry personal injury protection insurance and property damage liability insurance in the amount of $10,000 each, but many do and should carry greater amounts of insurance… Read More »
A Crash Course in Car Accident Litigation
Driving to work. Driving home. Picking up your children. A car accident can occur at anytime, and hopefully you, your passengers, and occupants of the other involved vehicles will walk away from any collision injury-free. In the event that you sustain injuries, whether they be minor, permanently debilitating, or ultimately result in death, it… Read More »
Understanding Class Action Lawsuits in Florida
We’ve all heard the term “class action,” whether it be in light of the recent car manufacturing defects, on a commercial for a faulty medical device, or an e-mail from a big company telling us we can be part of a “class” if we so choose. You may have suddenly received an e-mail from… Read More »
Bus Accident Litigation in Florida
Public transportation is the preferred method of transportation for many Floridians. It is inexpensive, convenient, and generally safe. However, due to their sheer size, the amount of passengers on board, and a lack of safety features, busses can also be dangerous and lead to injuries of passengers or passers-by. The same concerns go for… Read More »
Products Causing Pain: A Hard Look at Products Liability in the Auto Industry
The front page of the New York Times on October 20, 2014 gave us all a reason to slam on the brakes. Takata, a Japanese auto supplier, is facing the wrath of manufacturing a defective air bag line that recently caused the death of an Orlando woman. It is estimated that upwards of 14… Read More »
Boats and Personal Injuries: What You Need to Know
While the rest of the country prepares for fall, Florida residents are still getting the most out of summer. With the kids back at school, some of us may even be able to enjoy the weather more than we did in the warmer months, particularly if you own watercraft. Regardless of whether boating is… Read More »
Patient Privacy: Medical Malpractice in Florida
Recently, a Florida appellate court made a decision that affects the transparency of a medical malpractice case to the detriment of patients, some say. The case focused on a law that permits “ex parte” communications during medical malpractice cases. Ex parte literally means “on or from one party,” or “without notice or argument from… Read More »
Premises Liability in Florida: A Primer
Premises liability is a frequently utilized, but not often understood legal claim in civil law. This area of the law deals with injuries or accidents that occur on the property of another. This extends far beyond tripping and falling on someone else’s land; it can include inadequate security, hazing incidents, or negligent exposure cases… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Cases in Florida
Every day we rely on experts to answer our questions, give us advice, and help us in areas of our life we cannot take care of on our own. This is true whether you contact your phone company about your most recent bill or if you ask a plumber to fix your sink. Some… Read More »
Work-Related Injuries: What to Do
Regardless of whether you work at an office or a factory, the possibility of you getting injured at work is always something to worry about. Clearly, your chances of getting injured increase exponentially when you work in a high-risk environment, such as in construction, factory, or other manual labor type of jobs that require… Read More »