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Florida Car Accident Lawsuit
Updated: 5/5/23 When you are involved in an automobile accident in the State of Florida, several laws come into play. Some of these laws are unique to Florida, which impact both the at-fault driver and their victims. For instance, Florida is a “no-fault” state, it...
Does A Property Owner Have A Greater Duty To Children Than To Adults?
In Florida, premises liability law places a duty upon property owners to keep visitors, clients, customers, and sometimes even the uninvited guest or trespasser safe from harm while on their property. This is true both for residential real estate owners as well as...
Wood Floor Slip and Fall Accidents
Last Update: 3/28/21 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...
Negligence Lawsuits in Florida (2024 Guide)
Last Update: 1/14/24 3 Parts Of A Negligence Lawsuit: Proof, Defenses and The Jury. Some car accidents and slip and falls in Florida require that a lawsuit be filed in order for the injured party to receive compensation. That is because the parties either cannot...
What Is a Driver’s Duty of Care When Making a Left Turn?
Updated*: 1/26/24 Did environmental factors contribute to your accident, like an obstructed view? In this article, we'll break down: Turns at intersections - Florida Left Turn Law - Statute 316.122 and 316.151 Common-Law and left-turn accidents Did environmental...
Does Florida Law Presume Who Is Negligent in a Rear-End Car Accident?
Last Update: 11/4/21 Learn how the rear driver can rebut the presumption of fault. Most traffic accidents in the United States are rear-end collisions. In fact, Federal research studies warn that 40% of all motor vehicle accidents in this country involve a rear-end...
Is an Ordinary Glass Door a Dangerous Condition?
Here in Florida, with all of our wonderful views, glass doors can be found in many homes, apartments, condos, as well as in the majority of commercial businesses. Stroll along any of our many business areas in South Florida, and you will be hard pressed to find an...
Do Property Owners Owe A Duty To Motorists On Adjacent Roads?
Last Update: 8/23/18 What happens if foliage or trees create a condition, like a blind spot, which results in a traffic accident? All too often, Florida car accidents are caused by the sudden mistake of a single driver. However, negligent drivers rarely admit the...
Bad Vision Can Lead To A Slip and Fall
After55.com – 10/17/16 The facts are troubling; 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 will fall every year in the United States and impaired vision is a common contributing factor to a slip and fall. Although these odds seem scary, there are ways to prevent a slip and fall...
Personal Injury Claims After A Major Storm (Hurricane)
Last Update: 8/9/20 Each year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) releases its research predictions for Florida and the likelihood we will experience serious storm activity, like tropical storms or hurricanes, during the year. With those major...