Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Lawyers
Developments in Cruise Line Law Offers Hope for Passengers
Recent changes in the law may have a big impact on the cruise industry. A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that cruise line companies will no longer be immune from suits when their hired doctors or other medical personnel give negligent care to cruise passengers. The Case The case that caused the 11th… Read More »
Florida’s Wrongful Death Laws: An Overview
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in anybody’s life. Dealing with the aftermath of a death and learning how to cope can be very challenging. When the death comes because of an accident, or because someone made a bad decision and caused the death, it becomes even… 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 »
Negligent Security Litigation in Florida
Businesses, restaurants, hotels, and other places that make themselves available for public use have many legal obligations to their patrons, customers, and clientele. One of these obligations is a duty of reasonable care pertaining to the safety of guests on the premises. This duty manifests itself in a need to keep the premises clean,… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Informed Consent Laws
As a patient under the care and supervision of a physician, you have a right to be informed of the possible risks and benefits of any procedure, surgery, or test that you may undergo. Informed consent laws are necessary to protect patients in situations where they may otherwise be vulnerable, misinformed, or simply not… Read More »
Car Seating Controversy: Which is the Safest Seat?
The answer to that question depends on a number of things, from the weight, height, and age of the passengers, the type of vehicle involved, and the speed at which the vehicle is going at the time of an accident. Friends fight over who gets “stuck” in the middle rear seat, people chase each… 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 »
Medical Malpractice Caps: What Do They Mean?
Tort reform. Damages caps. Equal protection. Medical malpractice. These are all terms that seem to be thrown around all over the country as tort reform stays on the agenda for many judges and legislators. Tort reformists believe that “caps” should be placed on the amount an injured person can recover for their injuries, arguing… Read More »
Trucking Accidents: What You Need to Know
With trucks on Florida roads weighing up to 40 tons and resting on 18 tires, it is no wonder that injuries related to trucking accidents are usually catastrophic. Despite every precaution road engineers, weigh stations, and truck drivers may take, accidents still happen. Just last week, a Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida man lost his… Read More »