A personal injury case does not end if the defendant dies. If this happens, a plaintiff can still file a lawsuit and collect a judgment from the defendant’s estate. This unfortunate situation does, however, make the continuation of a lawsuit much more difficult. The Supreme Court of Montana recently addressed the…
Florida weather lends itself to a lot of outdoor activities throughout the year, including bicycle riding. Unfortunately, many cyclists are injured every year in accidents that could have been prevented. As a bicyclist in Florida, you have rights. If you are a cyclist who was injured due to the carelessness…
Every year, many people visit amusement parks. The thrill of the rides coupled with good times shared with family and friends make theme parks a popular destination. Florida is home to major amusement parks, such as Disney World, Epcot, and Busch Gardens. Unfortunately, theme park rides and attractions are not…
Auto accidents happen every day in the state of Florida and throughout the United States. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident isn’t easy, and a number of things need to be considered, such as medical expenses, legal bills, property damage, and more. While our skilled Miami injury attorneys are…
Individuals who do not wear seat belts are much more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle accident than persons who do wear seat belts. This is precisely why so many states, including Florida, have mandatory seat belt laws. In Florida, defendants can use the seat belt defense to…
In the state of Florida, bars and restaurants that provide alcohol to individuals who later injure others in an automobile wreck may be liable in certain, limited situations. In Hall v. West, the appellate court affirmed a lower court ruling that a beach resort did not owe a duty of…
Plaintiffs must properly identify defendants prior to filing a lawsuit. While it is possible to amend a complaint to add a defendant at a later time, it is imperative to do so prior to the date that the statute of limitation expires. The statute of limitations is a window of…
Every day, a number of people across Florida are injured in automobile accidents. These accidents have a variety of causes. In most motor vehicle accident cases, the negligent party is one of the drivers. However, sometimes unsafely designed roads can be the root cause of an accident. In Villanueva v.…
Every year, a number of individuals in the state of Florida and throughout the United States are injured in automobile accidents caused by drowsy drivers. Fatigued and exhausted drivers pose great risks to other drivers and pedestrians on the road. If you or someone close to you has been injured…
Unfortunately, one reality of driving is the rare but potentially life-threatening chain reaction accidents that can take place on highways in Florida and throughout the United States. Depending on the number of cars involved, the speeds at which the collision happened, and the angles at which each automobile was hit,…