The recent fiery crash on Interstate 95 that left 2 people dead has certainly put the community on edge. Car accidents that end in explosions are supposed to be the stuff of Hollywood movies, not everyday life. Unfortunately, Florida sees a good number of traffic fatalities on our roads each…
Wrongful death lawsuits allow certain family members to receive compensation when a loved one dies due to another person’s wrongful conduct. Had your loved one survived the accident, they could have brought the lawsuit. But because they died, Florida law allows the family to bring the lawsuit instead. Wrongful death…
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic event. Family members congregate to remember and grieve the dead, and it sometimes feels impossible to carry on. However, if your loved one died because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful act, you might be able to receive compensation in a…
A recent news story from ABC 6 in Ohio has certainly caused concern in the medical community. Dr. William Husel is accused of ordering excessive dosages of pain medication for almost three dozen patients. The doses were so lethal that many patients ended up dying. Although Dr. Husel was fired…
Yes. If you believe a police officer has intentionally or negligently killed a loved one, then you can sue him or her for the loss of life. Of course, these cases are very complicated and pose unique challenges to family members. In fact, a recent wrongful death case out of…
In January 2009, Shunteria S. McIntyre gave birth to a stillborn child. Three days later, she collapsed and died. Under Florida law, a deceased person’s estate can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death when a doctor’s medical error causes the death. According to a legal complaint, Ms. McIntyre had lost…
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….
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Florida—and for good reason. These substances severely impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and can lead to unfortunate accidents. In Florida, over 5,000 accidents occurred in 2016 because of alcohol and another 617 stemmed from driving…
Recently, the Miami Herald reported on a tragic story out of West Bradenton, Florida. A 15-year-old girl took her own life while in custody at the Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed to reporters that the young girl was found unresponsive in her cell…
You often see news headlines about someone winning a wrongful death judgment. But what does this mean exactly? Can anyone file a wrongful death lawsuit? And what exactly do you have to prove to win a jury verdict? Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim? In plain English, a wrongful…
