After an accident, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is a difficult insurance company. Florida’s bad faith law allows an individual to sue their insurer if they believe that the insurer engaged in fraud or “bad faith” activities when defending or settling a claim that resulted in additional damages…
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…
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…
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…
Due to the Florida climate, outdoor activities in the state are common all year round. Swimming pools are common in Florida homes and apartment complexes. In fact, many community associations attract buyers and renters with swimming pools on the property. In some cases, the swimming pool is private, and other…
Insurance companies fight claims and resist paying out their clients all the time. Dealing with an insurance company can be stressful and cumbersome. In some cases, insurance companies engage in misconduct to get out of paying claims. Robert Dixon is a highly qualified Miami personal injury lawyer who knows that…
Every state has different laws when it comes to the legal responsibility of bars and social hosts for providing alcohol to an individual who is later accountable for causing a motor vehicle wreck. Laws surrounding alcohol can be complex, which is why it is wise to consult a knowledgeable Miami injury attorney…
Unfortunately, many people throughout Florida and the United States engage in distracted driving every year by using their cellphones when they are behind the wheel. Despite texting and driving being illegal in the state of Florida, it continues to be a huge problem throughout the state. If you or someone…
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…
If someone close to you has died due to the negligence of another, you may be able to recover compensation under Florida law. We know that the sudden loss of a loved one can be an enormously heartbreaking for family members. Our goal is to help families get the compensation…