Alan Sackrin | May 4, 2018
Florida statutory laws can be used to find a restaurant owner negligent, and therefore responsible to compensate a victim for his or her injuries. Based on the theory of negligence, anyone injured inside a restaurant or outside within its property lines may have a case against its owners and operators for personal injury damages. In […]
Alan Sackrin | March 8, 2018
Examples of lawsuits where the pain and suffering damage awards were found to be inadequate as a matter of law One of the most frequently asked personal injury questions we hear in our office is about the amount of pain and suffering a victim can recover for their slip and fall. When answering that question, […]
Alan Sackrin | February 22, 2018
Depositions are a part of most slip and fall litigation cases. The answers given by the deposed party can impact a case in a meaningful way. For this reason, it is important for a victim to know the nature of the questions that will be asked of them, under oath, so they can answer them […]
Alan Sackrin | January 11, 2018
According to research by the National Floor Safety Institute, a non-profit safety organization, each year over 8,000,000 Americans need emergency medical treatment and tens of thousands of people die every year from a slip and fall. People of all ages are vulnerable to injuries from these accidents, such as broken wrists or hips, as well […]
Alan Sackrin | September 7, 2017
AgingCare.com Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults 65 and older. As we age, simple tasks become more and more difficult. Your body may need medication to help you get through the day. However, it is important to be mindful of the side effects of the prescriptions you are […]
Alan Sackrin | August 10, 2017
MyAgingParent.com Most of us don’t realize that footwear is one of the most common factors contributing to slip and falls including those in restaurants, grocery stores, condominiums and nursing homes. We may not be able to control the negligent acts of others, but wearing the right shoes could prevent a serious injury, and perhaps even […]
Alan Sackrin | June 29, 2017
Last Update: 5/19/18 Unfortunately, South Floridians and our visitors are no strangers to slip and falls in cafeterias. We have all kinds of cafeterias, including those at local public schools and university dining halls, as well as restaurant cafeterias, like the popular Piccadilly Cafeteria chain here in the Miami area. If a slip and fall […]
Alan Sackrin | May 24, 2017
Last Update: 1/21/18 How Much Money Will A Victim Receive if a Settlement or Jury Award is Granted In a Personal Injury Lawsuit? If you have been injured in a car accident or a slip and fall in Florida and have hired a personal injury attorney to represent you with your claim for compensation, then […]
Alan Sackrin | April 20, 2017
Last Update: 1/21/18 In the context of personal injury law, a herniated disk, or slipped disc, occurs when there is trauma and injury to a disk in an accident victim’s spinal column. They are known to occur in “minor” car accidents like slow speed rear-end collisions and in grocery store slip and falls. These disks […]
Alan Sackrin | March 23, 2017
In Florida, slip and falls happen every day whether its due to heavy rain, lack of maintenance, or even substances left on the floor. We all know that businesses such as Publix and Walmart can be held liable for a victims damages, but what if the property is owned by the city? Does Premises Liability […]
