When you make the difficult decision to put your loved one in a nursing home, you want to have the peace of mind in knowing that his or her basic needs will be addressed. Unfortunately, in many cases, not only are elders neglected in nursing homes, they are abused by the…
Social media accounts seem to reveal a lot about a person’s life. You may not realize that what you post online could be subject to court analysis in criminal cases and civil cases, such as personal injury claims. It has long been established that persons or entities against whom you file…
Every year, Florida drivers face a lot of rain. Driving in the rain can be a challenging task. It is important for all Florida drivers to understand basic state driving laws in relation to driving in inclement weather. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed due…
Good Samaritan laws are designed to offer legal protection to people who administer assistance to individuals who are injured, ill, incapacitated, or in peril. The protection is intended to encourage bystanders to help those who need it without fear of being sued. Good Samaritan laws vary from state to state, and…
Property owners in Florida have a legal obligation to keep people on their land safe. This includes commercial business owners, property managers, and landlords as well as all other types of property owners. When property owners are negligent in providing basic security for the premises, they can be held liable…
While a person typically has no duty to protect people from third-party harm, there are certain situations in which the lines blur and the rules become tricky. The case of Dorsey v. Reider illustrates such a situation. In 2007, three men by the names of Dorsey, Reider, and Noordhoek were…
Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured or killed due to negligent accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 12,000 children die every year due to accidental injury. This alarming number impacts not only the children that lose their lives, but the…
In Christensen v. Bowen, the Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that an individual whose name is on the title of a vehicle may be vicariously liable for damages even if he or she did not use or operate the vehicle. Vicarious liability, also known as respondeat superior, is the legal…
Every year thousands of Americans are killed or injured in alcohol related automobile accidents. The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility reports that in 2012 there were 697 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities; 55 of these were under 21 alcohol-impaired fatalities. Miami personal injury attorney Robert Dixon understands that drunk driving is a…
In Estate of McCall v. Unites States of America, the Florida Supreme Court struck down the cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits ruling it a violation of the State Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. Noneconomic damages typically consist of nonmonetary damages the victim has suffered such as pain and…