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Month: March 2020

How do cruise tickets limit the liability of cruise companies?

In light of recent events involving COVID-19 and cruise ships, many passengers of the infected ships may wonder if they can sue the cruise lines for their gross mishandling of the situation. While the courts would likely hold most any other company in any other...

Do I need to prove who is at fault in a slip-and-fall lawsuit?

Florida's laws follow a pure comparative negligence standard, and you may need to provide some proof that an injury was not your fault. If a slip-and-fall accident occurs at a store or other establishment, the court may require evidence of negligence that resulted in...

Falls may cause life-changing traumatic brain injuries

In some cases, a slip-and-fall accident may cause an individual a minor injury, such as a sprained wrist or a bruise. However, falls may also cause serious injuries to an individual's brain, and these traumatic brain injuries may have consequences for months or years...

Do passing laws effectively protect bicycles?

When a motor vehicle sideswipes or doors a bicyclist, it can lead to devastating injuries for the rider of the bike. According to the NCSL, Florida is one of 32 states that requires at least a three-foot passing distance when you are driving past a bicycle. Lawmakers...

Physical therapy following a crash

Many people are injured in motor vehicle wrecks, resulting in challenges that affect them temporarily and sometimes for the rest of their lives. It is imperative for accident victims to do everything they can to recover from the crash and many benefit from physical...

What constitutes a slip and fall?

Slip and fall accidents seem relatively common when you watch commercials for lawyers on television, but it can be difficult to understand what exactly a slip and fall accident entails, and what you can sue for. Slip and fall is a very simple claim on some levels, but...

Filing a wrongful death suit in Florida

If you have lost a loved one in an automobile accident or know someone who has, you may wonder if there is a way to seek damages from the negligent driver under law. Deaths that result from negligence fall under the category of wrongful death. Even if the state never...

Teenagers and driving risk

While getting their driver’s license is a highlight for many teenagers, it should be a scary time for other drivers on the road. Due to a number of factors, teenage drivers pose the highest risk on the road when compared to other age groups.  To help reduce the risk,...

Can you lessen your risk of being in a car accident?

Whether you are new to driving the roads of Florida or are an experienced driver who has been driving for years, chances are you would never want to be involved in a car accident if you could avoid it. While you cannot control the actions of others, your vigilance and...

Who pays for injuries in a rideshare crash?

Who is responsible for your injuries in a ridesharing accident? That is exactly the type of complex question that the courts exist to answer.  One of the problems with these types of collisions — commercial vehicle accidents, that is — is that there are so many people...

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