Jury Selection in Florida Injury Cases
In some cases, personal injury matters cannot be settled in pre-suit negotiations. When this happens, the injured victim should file a lawsuit against the responsible party to seek damages for his or her injuries. During a civil lawsuit, there are many steps that have to be taken before the case actually reaches trial. One of […]
Automobile Accidents with International Drivers in Florida
In most cases, determining where you should file your lawsuit is pretty easy to ascertain. The matter can become much more complicated, however, if one party is not from the state. Florida is a tourist hub, which means there are lots of travelers from other places on the road at any given time. Often, automobile […]
Florida Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims & the Discovery Rule
Like every other state, Florida has a specific statute of limitations when it comes to personal injury claims. The statute of limitations is defined as a state or federal time limit in which a legal proceeding can be brought. It is designed to encourage individuals to act in a timely manner and not pursue claims […]
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 principle of negligence, which denotes […]
Open and Obvious Conditions – Tallent v Pilot Travel Centers
If you are injured through a slip, trip, and fall on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions to ensure that those who lawfully enter the land do not unduly injure themselves. There are very specific premises […]
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 through the plaintiff filing a […]
“Fraud on the Court” in Florida Personal Injury Claims
Depositions are an important part of trial. A deposition is a witness’ sworn out-of-court testimony as part of the discovery process. In some cases, information obtained through a deposition may be used at trial. In Guillen v. Vang, a car accident victim was spotted on a surveillance camera undertaking physical activity that he previously claimed […]
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 come in. Robert Dixon is […]
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 liability cases, med pay generally […]
Dealing with Tire Blowout Accidents in Florida
If you or someone you know has been injured in a tire blowout accident, it is important to contact a qualified attorney who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Every year, a number of people are injured and killed due to tire failures. There are many reasons a tire can […]