Monthly Archives: January 2019
Filing a Claim for Pain and Suffering in Florida
When you file a personal injury claim, your goal is to recover damages. These damages may include but are not limited to medical expenses, lost wages, therapy costs, and other economic damages. However, it is not uncommon for individuals to suffer physically or emotionally post-accident. Florida law accounts for these types of non-economic damages… Read More »
Were You Involved in a BUI Accident in Miami?
It is a warm sunny day on the water when disaster strikes. You get in a terrible boat accident later to find out the other boater had been drinking. Driving under the influence is something of which most of us are aware is dangerous and illegal. Despite that common knowledge, however, drunk drivers cause… Read More »
Limitations on Medical Malpractice Cases in Florida
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to a patient’s injuries. If you can prove you have a medical malpractice case, you may be able to recover certain damages. However, in any legal situation, you will face certain limitations. Two such limitations are in regard to time and awards. If you think… Read More »
What is Product Liability Law?
Imagine you buy a hairdryer in the hopes it will help you tame your otherwise unpredictable hair. Then, it catches on fire in your bathroom. If you were injured by the dangerous or defective product, who would be held responsible? A consumer can initiate a lawsuit against any party involved in the chain of… Read More »
A Day at the Amusement Park: Not Always Fun and Games
If you have ever been to an amusement park, you may have wondered how safe the rides really are. Most of the time, you assume the park is well-maintained and safe for the general public. In many cases, this is true. However, what happens in cases when this is not true? Who can be… Read More »
Recovering Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
If you recently had a loved one die in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. In a wrongful death claim, a surviving spouse or other family sues another party to hold that party accountable for its negligence. As the term implies,… Read More »