In the past few years, Florida has developed a bad reputation for chipping away at laws meant to protect workers and consumers. One example of this is the loophole in its wrongful death act. If your loved one has no spouse or minor children, the state may not allow...
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How dangerous are slip and fall accidents?
Out of every five falls, one involves a serious injury. Often, these are head or bone injuries. When suffered, injuries to your head or bones can lead to debilitating issues. You may be unable to walk or perform your job duties. Everyday activities may become...
What proof must you present in a wrongful death action?
When a close loved one, such as your spouse, parent, child, etc., loses his or her life due to someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you have the right to bring a wrongful death action against the person and/or entity responsible for your loved one’s death. A wrongful...
What should I do after a slip-and-fall accident?
Property owners have a duty to keep their customers safe when on their premises. When they are derelict in these duties, injurious slip-and-fall accidents may occur. The actions you take after such an accident can have a significant impact on any subsequent...
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...
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...