I have lived my entire life here in beautiful Palm Beach County. As such, I can appreciate the beauty of taking a walk or bike ride to enjoy our beautiful weather. Sadly, as a personal injury attorney, I see the dark side of taking a walk or riding a bicycle.
The quest to answer the pressing question, “can you sue if there is a wet floor sign?” plunges us into the intricate legal landscape surrounding slip and fall injuries in Florida. It’s a journey that demands a nuanced understanding of several key legal concepts. Negligence: A Core Factor When Asking,
As a maritime injury attorney, I am often approached with the question “what happens if I’m injured by a boat while scuba diving?” These types of incidents are typically covered by maritime law and require a maritime injury attorney to handle the claim. Divers are required by state law to
Introduction Navigating the highways of Florida, one might frequently hear or personally lament, “an 18-wheeler tire blowout hit my car.” It underscores the lurking dangers posed by colossal commercial trucks, especially 18-wheelers. These mammoth vehicles, when not properly maintained, can become the harbingers of dire accidents, often resulting from tire
This was a case of 1st impression, which means the Supreme Court has finally spoken the final answer on how health insurance can interrupt a personal injury settlement. In the injury, world settlements happen far more often than verdicts. The good thing about that is the courts are NOT clogged
As a personal injury attorney, I have seen my fair share of dog bite cases. Years ago dog bites were covered by homeowners insurance. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, since 2012 home insurers have paid out more than $489 million in dog bite-related claims. This has led most home insurers
In the Yukumoto v. Tawarahara case, the Supreme Court of Hawaii heard the important issue of whether a health insurance company has the right to subrogate against a TPL (third-party liability) Defendant. The Plaintiff in Yukumoto was riding his moped when he was hit by the Defendant in his car.
Tips For Slip and Fall Cases In Marinas As practicing personal injury attorneys, we get a lot of calls from people who hurt themselves falling down; usually, because they lipped or tripped on something they did not see on the ground. When this happens it can lead to a legal
Today the Supreme Court of Florida finally confirmed the Fourth District Court of Appeals opinion that artificial caps on medical malpractice cases non-economic damages are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!! The specific language of the court used was that, “…caps on noneconomic damages in Sections 766.118(2) and (3) arbitrarily reduce damage awards for plaintiffs
Medical malpractice happens every day. Fortunately, many people do not suffer a negative affect on their health because the mistake is caught early or is not significant. The statistics are shocking. One of my close friends told me when he was a resident in medical school that he believed 80%
