Getting the Most Out of Your Lawsuit or Settlement
If you are planning on filing a personal injury lawsuit, you may be stressed about preparation. How much should you ask for in compensation? What losses will the courts recompense? Are you asking for too much or too little? It is difficult to figure out the answers to all of these questions. That is why […]
File a Lawsuit? How to Decide if It’s the Right Thing to Do
If you’ve suffered damages due to the fault of another party, you may be entitled to compensation from the other party, but you may have to file a lawsuit to receive fair compensation. The decision to file a lawsuit is not one which should be taken lightly, but there are some things you can do […]
Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Not Frivolous
Even before the infamous McDonalds coffee lawsuit, personal injury lawsuits have had a reputation of being frivolous attempts to scam money away from other people or corporations. The public viewed them as get-rich-quick schemes immoral plaintiffs performed which victimized defendants. Unfortunately, this stigma has only led to injured parties being reluctant to seek justice. In […]
Strict Liability in Florida Dog Bite Cases
When dogs are not man’s best friend, an encounter can become very dangerous, very quickly. Dogs can be lovable fur babies, but they can turn into ferocious predators capable of inflicting immense amounts of physical and emotional harm. This is why dogs make it into the realm of civil cases, and in Florida, dog owners […]
Proving Liability in Food Poisoning Cases is More Difficult Than You Think
You may be certain the lettuce in your dinner salad is responsible for your ailment; however, proving liability in food poisoning cases is more difficult than you think. After all, how do you know it was the lettuce? Isn’t it possible that the crowded restaurant contained a person with a virus (especially considering what is […]
Can You Sue Because Someone Gives You Coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus labelled COVID-19 is quickly becoming a pandemic. It has caused multiple deaths in the United States. This has caused people to run to hardware stores to purchase N-95 respirators and surgical masks to prevent exposure. Unfortunately, these methods are largely ineffective. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of illness […]
Boating Personal Injury
Florida has more boating accidents than any other state, and this is not surprising. After all, it is surrounded by water on three sides and is well-known for recreational water activities. Still, if you are boating on Florida waters, it is important to understand the risk of personal injury while out on the water. For […]
Intent vs. Negligence
Personal injury lawsuits deal in tort law. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a tort is, “a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction.” Tort law establishes liability for injuries, and the courts will hold people liable for acts committed intentionally […]
Can I sue for pain and suffering in the State of Florida?
If you suffer an injury, there are clear financial consequences in the form of medical bills and loss of income. An attorney can help evaluate these losses, but they are most likely not your only loss. You also suffered pain and emotional distress from the event. The agony of the injury combined with the challenge […]
The Consequences of Hit-and-Run Accidents
It is easy to imagine the feeling of wanting to go back in time after an accident. You’d make a different choice to prevent the disaster. However, running away from an accident is not the same thing. Running away is immoral and puts people at risk for further harm. Many people would never leave the […]
