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Oct

Florida Dog Attacks: Does Signage Relieve Liability?

Your neighbor has a dog that always barks when you walk past her fenced-in yard; she has a big “Beware of Dog” sign on the fence. The dog goes crazy every time you and your kids walk anywhere in the vicinity of her house, even if it is across the street, and this scares not only...

Oct

When The Other Driver Lies in a Motor Vehicle Accident

After a long day at work, you are headed home on I-95, about to exit when another driver comes out of nowhere. Attempting to force his way over because he apparently was about to miss his exit, he cuts you off, forcing you off the road and onto the shoulder, causing both property...

Oct

When the Defense Blames the Victim

Imagine you are a pedestrian crossing a busy intersection against the light because you are in a hurry and have somewhere to be. Despite the fact that you looked both ways before crossing, a car comes speeding out of nowhere and hits you, causing you serious injuries. Your attorn...

Oct

Making a Claim Against Your Florida UM Insurance Policy

Many people may wonder why on Earth they would ever need to make a claim against their own insurance policy if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident in which they are injured or suffer property damage as a result of someone else’s negligence. After all, Florida law requir...

Oct

What Information do I need after a Car Accident?

You have just been involved in a car accident. The other driver rear-ended you because he or she was not paying attention and was texting, only looking up at the last minute before plowing into the back of your car. You now are feeling tremendous pain in your neck and back. Given...

Oct

What is the Florida Comparative Fault Rule?

Fault is rarely clear cut in most situations and multiple people may bear varying degrees of fault for the same incident and/or the injuries people suffered as a result. To what extent the various wrongdoers are responsible is almost always an issue in personal injury lawsuits, n...

Oct

Preserving Security Camera Evidence in Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall incidents often occur in grocery stores, retail stores and other types of businesses that may have surveillance or security systems in place. Although normally put in place in order to prevent theft, these systems and the videos they capture also can be key evidence...

Oct

Can I Recover Lost Wages Due to Another’s Negligence?

You were involved in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone who was not paying attention; he was texting while behind the wheel and slammed into the back of your car as a result of his carelessness. This person’s negligence caused you to suffer serious injuries to multiple pa...

Oct

What Costs Can I Expect to Pay from My Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit Proceeds?

Your Florida personal injury lawsuit involving a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence has concluded with a settlement at a mediation of $150,000 and you’re very happy with the result. This is more than enough to pay for the damage that the other driver did t...

Oct

Can the Defense Attorney Argue I Caused My Own Injuries?

One of the worries expressed by many Florida injury victims is how and whether a defense attorney is permitted to attack a personal injury claimant when it comes to the potential role that the injured person may have played in causing the incident that led to his or her injuries...

Oct

How Do Florida Juries Determine Pain and Suffering Awards?

We often are asked by clients how the jury in a Florida personal injury lawsuit goes about determining the amount of damages that will be awarded in connection with a client’s pain and suffering as a result of injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. This is a very relevant...

Oct

Medical Expenses in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit: Full or Discounted?

Medical expenses, and in particular an injured person’s ability to present a full picture of his or her medical expenses for the treatment of injuries caused by someone else’s negligence, are perhaps the most misunderstood aspect in Florida personal injury cases. Many times defen...

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