Now that it’s a bit cooler in South Florida, a lot of people like to head out for a bike ride. It’s a great way to get exercise and, for some people, it’s an easy way to get around. The problem is that no matter how careful you are, there’s always the chance that you … Read more
It doesn’t happen all that often. But, every now and then a parent has to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida on behalf of their child. This is because minors are not allowed to sue in Florida. Typically, what happens is their mom or dad files suit in their name and makes sure their … Read more
Florida is a place lots of people like to visit in the winter. It’s warm year-round. People can enjoy the sun and water no matter what time of year. One way to spend your Saturday night is to rent a party boat and hang out with your friends. You can kick back, have a few … Read more
When someone is riding their bicycle and is hit by a car, the results are usually disastrous. There’s really nothing there to protect the cyclist other than a plastic helmet. Their entire body is at the mercy of the car or SUV that hits them. In most cases, we tend to think of the cyclist … Read more
In the movies, plaintiffs in a Florida personal injury lawsuit go to trial and walk out with millions of dollars. In the real world, it doesn’t really work this way. More than 90% of all personal injury cases actually never go to trial. Trials aren’t good for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re the plaintiff … Read more
If you fall and hurt yourself at the mall or a restaurant, you’re going to expect to be compensated for your injuries. And, for the most part, if you suffer a slip and fall in South Florida, you will receive this compensation. However, this isn’t always the case. If you did something that contributed to … Read more
If you’ve suffered any sort of personal injury, all you want to do is get back to normal. You had to put money out to cover your medical expenses. You lost three weeks of wages from work. And, all you know is that someone should have to pay. For example, if the defendant caused your … Read more
People slip and fall all the time. And, that’s okay, as long as they don’t slip and fall while on your property. Whether you own a small or large business, you’re always at risk of litigation. We live in a litigious society. People who suffer the most minor of injuries are ready to sue whoever … Read more
About 50 million Americans are members of fitness centers. That is, about 1 in 5 people over the age of 14. Working out is a popular route to health, fitness, and weight control. It’s a good thing. Like all good things, however, the rosebush comes with a few thorns. People get hurt in fitness centers. Weight-training … Read more
If you’ve been injured on public property, you need to be aware that pressing a personal injury claim will be different in certain ways from the process you’d go through for a claim against a private owner. It used to be that governments couldn’t be sued at all, but that “sovereign immunity” doctrine began to … Read more
