The death of a loved one is one of the most traumatic events you can go through, especially if another person or entity caused the wrongful death. Other than the emotional toll of losing a family member, a wrongful death can have a devastating effect on a family’s finances. Most wrongful deaths happen so quickly, … Read more
If your loved one is killed in any type of accident, you may have a claim for wrongful death in Florida. Wrongful death is essentially any death that is caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent act of another person. Most wrongful death actions are the result of a car accident, dangerous drug or defective … Read more
In an earlier post this year we looked at the broad outlines of wrongful death claims in Florida. It’s not a pleasant topic. However, we all have to face the fact that traffic accident injuries are sometimes fatal. Those victims obviously can’t make claims for damages. The plaintiffs in wrongful death cases are, rather, the … Read more
Florida’s consistently beautiful weather not only earned it the title of The Sunshine State, but it acts as an enticement for tourism. The combination of the millions of annual visitors and the number of residents that call the state home make it a place where raising the speed limit to 75 mph is risky move, … Read more
When a car accident happens, many people respond to the scene in an effort to assist the victims and determine why the crash occurred. In the case of a collision on the interstate, there is a risk that those attending to the scene could also be injured by passing traffic, typically traveling at high rates … Read more
Many people are taking advantage of the warmer weather to get outdoors and be active. With this increased activity comes a risk of injury from many sources. One all-too-common source for accidents can happen when cyclists and cars are traveling in the same area. One Florida man died recently after being allegedly hit by a … Read more
A beach vacation is precisely why many families travel to Florida. The promise of lifelong memories and the relaxing atmosphere are just what busy people need to unwind from the pressures of their lives. When they come here, they are likely not thinking of any possible dangers that they could face. An out-of-state family is … Read more
When motorcyclists have friends who also enjoy traveling by motorcycle, they may sometimes travel in groups. These groups are often more visible to other drivers than motorcyclists who may be traveling on their own. Because lone motorcyclists can be easily overlooked by drivers of larger vehicles, a fatal accident could take place, and a wrongful … Read more
When a vehicle goes out of control while traveling the roadway, the occupants of that vehicle and other individuals around that vehicle are at risk of being involved in a crash. In some cases, an out-of-control vehicle may only be involved in a single-car accident, but if the situation takes place on a busy highway, … Read more
Losing a loved one suddenly can take an immense toll on family members who are left behind. If the victim had children, the situation can seem even more harrowing. In the event that a person is killed in a car accident, there could be reason for surviving family to file a wrongful death claim if … Read more
