Monthly Archives: March 2020
Florida Motorcycle Accidents by the Numbers
South Florida is a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream. The flat terrain, beautiful scenery, wide roads on a grid pattern, and sunny weather provide an ideal environment for riding a motorcycle. While you might enjoy the sound of the wind rushing past your ears, you probably have at least one family member who worries every time… Read More »
Beyond Slip and Fall: Premises Liability Lawsuits in Florida
Not everyone who causes an accident does so by mishandling their car, truck, or motorcycle in such a way as to collide with another vehicle or a pedestrian. Sometimes the party who is responsible for causing the accident is not even present when the accident happens. If the accident happens on a commercial property,… Read More »
Comparative Negligence in Premises Liability Lawsuits: You Can Still Sue If You Fail to Heed Safety Warnings
Slip and fall accidents are the classic case of premises liability lawsuits. In a premises liability lawsuit, a customer who got injured at a place of business sues the company for causing unsafe conditions. The court must decide whether the company truly failed to maintain a safe environment or whether the guest only got… Read More »
Truck Driving Safety Requirements, According to Each Class of Commercial Driver’s License
Think of a profession that requires both adhering to a detailed plan and reacting appropriately in the moment, one where, if you make even a small mistake, multiple people could die or be seriously injured. Driving a truck is one profession that fits that description. The stereotype is that truck drivers spend their days… Read More »
The Daubert Standard: Using Medical Research as Evidence in Florida Personal Injury Lawsuits
When an injured plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit requests damages for past and future medical expenses, they must give evidence that treatment they already received was necessary and prove that they will continue to need the treatments they are claiming as future medical expenses. To do this, they often summon medical expert witnesses,… Read More »
Whiplash: An Invisible but Sometimes Very Painful Injury
Have you ever had a minor injury that drew lots of attention even as it was healing, such as a cut that had scabbed over or a bruise that continued to look black and blue after it had stopped hurting? You probably assured your family and co-workers that the injury looks worse than it… Read More »