Tag Archives: Personal Injury Attorney in Miami
Rental Boat Sinks in Shark-Infested Waters
The company that rented two men a boat that sank off the coast of Dunedin is now being sued by the men though they suffered no serious physical injuries. The two men claim that they were stranded in “shark-infested” waters for the duration of the time between the boat sinking and their rescue. The… Read More »
Texting While Driving Poised To Become Primary Offense
For years, Florida law has considered texting while driving a “secondary offense.” Roughly speaking, that means that police cannot pull you over or issue you a citation because you are texting while driving. They must have some other cause to issue you a citation. That can include causing a major traffic accident or violating… Read More »
The Importance of Home Security
The world is full of both homeowners and renters. Each has its perks and downfalls, and most people prefer one over the other. Homeowners do not waste money renting a place, but they also are responsible for the upkeep of the home, as well as the yard. Renters may not be putting any money… Read More »
Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Florida’s Hit-and-Run Laws
The problem of hit-and-run drivers after an accident is increasing in our state. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that over the last two years hit-and-run crashes resulting in fatalities increased by 23% from 2013 to 2014. And the number of hit-and-run accidents overall has increased by 7% during the… Read More »
Fourth District Court of Appeals Overturns Personal Injury Caps
Another of Florida’s tort-reform laws took a hit recently. Florida’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the damages cap of $500,000 for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases violates Florida’s Constitution. This latest ruling comes after Florida’s Supreme Court ruled last year that the pain and suffering damages cap in wrongful death… Read More »