Unfortunately, personal injuries are the result of many different types of accidents, some of the most common of which include: Car accidents Truck accidents Watercraft and boating accidents Product liability Premises liability Unsafe medical devices Medical malpractice Bicycle accidents Motorcycle accidents What Do Personal Attorneys Do? Your injuries may not […]
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$2 Million settlement reached in lawsuit regarding wrongful death of 19-year-old Kedar Williams On August 13, 2019, 19-year-old student Kedar Elijah Williams was rushed to the hospital, by ambulance, from William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The school later released a statement that a student had passed away following a […]
Wrongful death is defined as a death caused by the wrongful act of another, either accidentally or intentionally. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil claim filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. The personal representative makes the claim on behalf of certain survivors, which can include […]
Mistakes happen, but when they happen during your personal injury claim, they can damage or even cost you your case altogether. A primary mistake you might make immediately is to think you can handle your case on your own. Unless you are a trained attorney who specializes in personal injury […]
In Florida, the law requires you to report a traffic accident that results in injuries or property damage of $500 or more. After a car accident, you should call 911 to request emergency medical services if anyone is injured. Having a police officer document the accident and complete an accident […]
Because Florida is one of the most dangerous states to drive in, it is important to be prepared for the possibility of an accident. Vehicle accidents can be devastating in terms of both injuries and property damage. The word “damages” refers to how much money your injuries have or will […]
Most often, traffic accidents are about the drivers of the vehicles involved. But what happens when you’re a passenger who suffers an injury in a vehicle accident? What are your rights to recover from the at-fault driver? Do Florida’s no-fault rules apply, and if so, how? Will you need an […]
Under Florida law, “[a] premises liability lawsuit holds a property owner responsible for any damages arising out of an injury on that [owner]’s property. In all states, owners [of] property must make a reasonable effort to maintain a safe environment for visitors to it. Failure to keep the property safe […]
Uber and Lyft are popular ridesharing services that have fundamentally changed the landscape of public transportation. It’s difficult to remember when we didn’t have these convenient services as alternative options to driving. While ridesharing is convenient and has undoubtedly reduced the number of impaired drivers, they are not without risk. […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “A rear-end crash refers to a crash in which the front of one vehicle collides with the rear of another vehicle…Rear-end crashes are not only one of the frequently occurring types of crashes, but also are responsible for a large number […]
