Florida Class Action Lawsuits in the Context of Product Liability Claims
There are broad consumer protection laws in the United States. When a consumer is injured through the proper use of a product, that consumer may be able to seek compensation for his or her injuries. In these cases, product liability laws apply. Product liability law encompasses instances in which injuries result from the use of […]
Drowsy Driving in Florida
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 by a drowsy driver, it […]
Documents Prepared in Anticipation of Litigation Not Discoverable in Florida Premises Liability Case
Property owners in Florida have a legal obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. Failure to do so can result in liability if a visitor enters the land and injures him or herself. Premises liability law is complex, and a property owner’s liability may be contingent on the type of visitor who enters the […]
Chain Reaction Accidents in Florida
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, the consequences can be very […]
Florida Courts will Not Permit “Gotcha” Approach in Trial
Procedural rules in the legal system are intended to make the process fair and to give each party enough notice to handle certain things. As such, lawyers are to treat each other with courtesy and follow certain rules pertaining to every aspect of litigation, including disclosures. Courts typically disfavor tactics that unfairly surprise one side. […]
Lessons for Florida Accident Victims from a Wyoming School Injury Case
Kids spend a lot of their time at school, and it is not uncommon for accidents to happen along the way. In most cases, getting hurt here and there is just a part of growing. In other instances, however, the accident will rise to the level of negligence, and the school may be liable for […]
Causation Required for Compensation in Negligence Claims – Schwartz v. Wal-Mart
Unfortunately, accidents in stores happen all the time in the state of Florida and across the United States. Stores and other commercial places of business have a legal obligation to ensure that the premises are safe for their customers to enter. If the store fails to keep the property in reasonably safe condition, and a […]
Florida Court Rules Plaintiffs have No Expectation of Privacy in Facebook Pictures
With the rise of social media, questions of whether information from social media accounts is permitted in litigation have been a recurring question in a variety of contexts. Defendants often seek discovery of a plaintiff’s social media content, including posts, pictures, comments, and other things, hoping to disprove liability or at least decrease damages. This […]
Sending Notice of Lawsuit to Multiple Defendants in Medical Malpractice Cases – Salazar v. Coello
Different types of lawsuits have different procedural requirements in the state of Florida. Among these specialized procedures are the stringent pre-suit notice requirements for medical negligence cases as detailed in Section 766.106 of the Florida Statutes. If you or someone you know has been injured in a medical negligence case, it is imperative to consult […]
Civil Damages in Florida Wrongful Death Cases When Family Member is the Tortfeasor
When crimes are committed, there is often a way for the victim and his or her family to recover civil damages for the harm. In a tragic case, the Second District had to assess what happens when one family member killed another and the surviving family member tried to seek damages for the harm that […]