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Ordinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity

When a person is injured by a medical professional, they can bring a lawsuit for compensation, just like they could if they were injured in a slip and fall accident inside a grocery store. But a medical malpractice lawsuit differs in one key way: plaintiffs must submit an affidavit from… Continue reading Ordinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity

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Is it Difficult to Determine Fault for a Burn Injury Case?

To receive compensation for a burn, you need to prove that someone else is responsible for your injury. This is called establishing “fault.” Generally, people are at fault when they acted carelessly or recklessly, and you were burned as a result. Determining fault can sometimes be complicated, depending on the… Continue reading Is it Difficult to Determine Fault for a Burn Injury Case?

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What is the Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine and How Can it Affect My Premise Liability Case in Florida?

It is a foundational principle of Florida premises liability law that only people who are at fault must pay compensation to victims. Generally, this means that the person who owned or occupied the property must have been careless in how they maintained it, and the burden is on the injured… Continue reading What is the Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine and How Can it Affect My Premise Liability Case in Florida?

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What is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?

Florida, like all states, tries to encourage injured victims to bring lawsuits as soon as possible after an accident. The more time that passes, the greater the likelihood that evidence will disappear and witnesses will no longer remember the incident. To really incentives filing lawsuits in a timely manner, Florida… Continue reading What is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?

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The Dirty Tricks Insurance Adjusters Play and Why You Need a Lawyer

After an accident, you might contact an insurer expecting them to help you. However, as thousands of people have discovered, insurance companies are far more interested in lining their pockets than in helping injured victims. Florida’s gigantic insurance companies are not in the charity business. Instead, they grow their bank… Continue reading The Dirty Tricks Insurance Adjusters Play and Why You Need a Lawyer

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Safety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees

Questions about construction safety have once more been raised after a construction manager was injured during the recent demolition of a condo in Miami Beach. According to the Tampa Bay Times, 46-year-old Samuel Landis was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being struck by debris during the demolition. He is… Continue reading Safety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees

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Terminally Ill California Man Awarded $289 Million in Weed Killer Case

In a case that made headlines around the world, a San Francisco jury has awarded a terminally ill man $289 million for injuries caused by extended exposure Roundup weed killer. The case is raising awareness about the herbicide glyphosate which unfortunately has also found its way into our food supply.… Continue reading Terminally Ill California Man Awarded $289 Million in Weed Killer Case

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Brightline High Speed Train Claims Another Pedestrian’s Life

Brightline trains provide high-speed commutes between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, these trains have also been involved in their fair share of fatalities in 2017 and 2018. According to the Sun Sentinel, a Brightline train in April struck and killed a man near the Southeast Fourth Street crossing.… Continue reading Brightline High Speed Train Claims Another Pedestrian’s Life

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The Ethical Dilemmas of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving vehicles are becoming more and more of a reality. Many companies are testing their vehicles on roadways. Many states are embracing these vehicles, which are touted as a way to reduce car accidents. In fact, studies show that self-driving vehicles could reduce car accidents by as much as 90… Continue reading The Ethical Dilemmas of Self-Driving Cars

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