Insurance Coverage Issues in Florida Child Drowning Case
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 times it is shared between […]
Insurance Company Made to Pay Sanctions for Driver’s Misrepresentations
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 monetary sanctions are only important […]
Liability for Alcohol Sellers in Florida
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 to determine what can be […]
Access to Cell Phone Data after an Accident in Florida – Antico v. Sindt Trucking, Inc.
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 you know has been hurt […]
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 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 […]
“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 […]
Florida Supreme Court Holds Law Firm Liable for Injuries when Client’s Chair Collapsed
Premises liability issues can arise in a variety of ways. Whether it’s through a slip and fall or an elevator malfunction, property owners have a legal obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions for visitors. An injured victim can typically sue a property owner for damages based on premises liability if the plaintiff […]