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 […]
Alan Sackrin | February 23, 2017
Last Update: 1/21/18 In Florida, when an injury victim opts to negotiate a personal injury claim with the insurance company on their own, he or she needs to be prepared to deal with sophisticated adjusters who strive to keep settlements as low as possible. Insurance adjusters are trained to negotiate settlements in the insurance company’s […]
Alan Sackrin | January 26, 2017
In Florida, we have specific laws in place that address injuries caused by civil wrongs that include: 1) the failure to use reasonable care (negligence), 2) providing an unsafe or defective condition on property (premises liability) and 3) spoken or written words that harm a person’s reputation (defamation). These personal injury laws are written to […]
Alan Sackrin | January 12, 2017
In Florida, we all know that an accident victim has the right to pursue money damages against a negligent wrongdoer (aka the “tortfeasor”). That, of course, assumes the victim’s injuries were caused by the tortfeasor’s action (or inaction). The law in Florida, like most states, is that a tortfeasor is held to account for his […]
Alan Sackrin | December 29, 2016
Last Update: 3/24/18 Learn the reasons why people file lawsuits against Florida hotels for negligence. Florida is the top travel destination in the world making the Florida hotel industry essential to our economy. In 2011, there were over 370,000 hotel rooms in the State of Florida – and that number has skyrocketed since then. Florida […]
Alan Sackrin | December 15, 2016
Last Update: 5/26/18 A Basic Overview Of Water Caused Falls – Proof requirements, sources of water, preventative measures and common fall locations Losing your footing on a wet floor can result in serious injuries. For some accident victims, these injuries can even be life-threatening (particularly if the victim is elderly). Still, insurance adjusters and defense […]
Alan Sackrin | December 13, 2016
In this video, Alan Sackrin answers a question that he has been asked many times before by clients and visitors to this site. If you have questions after watching the video, Alan is available to talk with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: What Is The Effect On My Lawsuit If […]
Alan Sackrin | December 1, 2016
Last Update: 1/21/18 Accidents interrupt lives. Not just yours, but those who rely on you. The stress from dealing with ordinary life plus coping with injuries as well as doctor visits and recuperation can be overwhelming. Added to this is the fact that you will likely have to deal with an insurance company adjuster, whose […]
Alan Sackrin | November 1, 2016
In this video, Alan Sackrin answers a question that he has been asked many times before by clients and visitors to this site. If you have questions after watching the video, Alan is available to talk with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: When aren’t you able to recover lost wages in […]
Alan Sackrin | October 25, 2016
In this video, Alan Sackrin answers a question that he has been asked many times before by clients and visitors to this site. If you have questions after watching the video, Alan is available to talk with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: How do you determine pain and suffering damages for […]
