Products liability and negligence are both complex areas of law, which can be difficult to parse through. In fact, it can sometimes be confusing to determine which cause of action is relevant in your case. If you have been hurt and do not know which legal grounds are applicable in…
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Premises Liability for Assault Committed by a Third Party in Florida
In the state of Florida, as with other states, the owner of a property has a legal obligation to maintain it in reasonable conditions so that visitors are safe when they enter the property. If you or someone you know has been injured on someone else’s property, you should seek the help…
Injuries must be Compensable in Florida Negligence Cases
It may seem rather obvious that when you are involved in an accident, there must be quantifiable injuries for you to be able to receive compensation. This simply means you must have sustained harm that can be remedied through compensation. The nature of the harm determines the amount of compensation one…
Arbitration Clauses in Florida Nursing Home Agreements
In Mendez, Jr. v. Hampton Court Nursing Center, the Third District Court of Appeal of the state of Florida has held that an arbitration contract signed by a father in a nursing home during the admission was valid even when the son was not given the power of attorney by…
Cruise Companies May be Liable for their Agent’s Negligence
Every year, a number of Florida residents go on cruises. Fortunately, most cruise ship passengers come back home safely and have had a positive experience. In some cases, however, passengers are injured. If you or a loved one has been injured while on a cruise, you should seek the help…
Taking Legal Action After a Florida Bus Accident
The injuries sustained in a bus accident are typically much more severe than those that result from other types of automobile accidents. When bus accidents happen, the consequences can be extremely severe. If you or someone you know has been injured in a bus accident, we can help you take…
Florida Settlement Statutes are Strictly Construed – Design Home Remodeling Corp. v. Santana
Every year, a number of people in Florida get into various types of accidents and suffer personal injuries. Under state law, an injured party may seek compensation for his or her injuries from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims are rooted in the legal…
The Concept of “Proximate Cause” in Florida Personal Injury Claims
Every year, a number of people are hurt in the state of Florida and throughout the United States. Individuals who have been injured in a personal injury accident have the legal right to seek compensation for their harm from the party that caused the accident and resulting injuries. This is typically done…
Scope of Insurance Claims – Hubner v. Old Republic Insurance Co.
If you or someone close to you has been injured due to the negligence of another person, you can seek compensation for your injuries through a negligence claim. Issues of liability can be complex, and insurance companies can often be a nightmare to deal with. This is precisely where we…
The Role of “Med Pay” in Florida Slip and Fall Accidents
When you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be able to pursue a type of medical payment often referred to as “med pay.” While available in some auto accident cases, med pay policies are most often present at condominiums, community and homeowner associations, and retail outlets. When it comes to premises…