Posted: 10-24-2014
Can I sue for premises liability after an ATM robbery?
Premises liability in Florida is usually established by the property owner holding out a business or service to the public. Under general negligence theory, a property owner has a duty to exercise ordinary care to ensure that patrons coming onto their land do not face an unreasonable risk of harm. Under that theory, a property […]
Posted: 10-22-2014
Distracted driving: What Florida victims should know
Distracted driving is becoming a major issue in today’s society, and it seems likely to only increase as more technology and functions are added to cars. With the on-board GPS systems, Bluetooth, built-in DVD players and the problems of texting or using a smartphone while driving, Florida drivers are never at a loss for something […]
Posted: 10-17-2014
Miami crash sparks debate over who is at fault
An Oct. 4 accident has brought ongoing debate over a Miami sidewalk café and lengthy delays in a streetscape improvement project back to the forefront of media attention. On the day of the car accident, the 71-year-old driver was traveling south on Second Avenue in a Toyota Camry, when he reportedly lost control of the […]
Posted: 10-15-2014
Roadside inspections are aimed at reducing truck accidents
Most of us have seen the results of commercial tractor-trailer accidents at one point or another. Perhaps you have even been late for work or some other important event due to a jack-knifed big rig snarling traffic for miles. Or maybe you have been unfortunate enough to have experienced the sheer crushing power of those […]
Posted: 10-06-2014
Brain injuries: What you need to know
Any time a loved one is injured in an accident, it can be a difficult time both emotionally and financially. When an accident involves a brain injury, however, it can often be even more devastating. These types of accidents often result in lifelong complications, drastically altering life as the victim and the family knows it […]
Posted: 10-03-2014
Florida man dies in fatal truck accident
A Jacksonville, Florida, resident was killed on Sept. 24 after the tow truck he was driving was hit by a tractor-trailer. According to reports, the truck accident happened around 11:45 p.m. between Cecil Commerce Center Parkway and US 301 on Interstate 10. Both vehicles were reportedly moving east when the tractor-trailer, driven by a 49-year-old […]
Posted: 10-01-2014
Can I recover the costs of my spinal cord injury medical bills?
The short answer is yes. In most circumstances, you may recover compensation for your medical bills, particularly if you are injured as a result of negligence. If you, or someone you know, has received a spinal cord injury, then you already know just how debilitating this condition can be. Victims suffering from such injuries usually […]
Posted: 09-27-2014
Attacks on unsafe premises aren’t the victim’s fault
When you go to a business such as a hotel or store, you don’t expect that you will be the victim of a vicious attack. There are some instances in which patrons of businesses are attacked in parking lots, unlit areas or other places on the premises. In those cases, the patron might opt to […]
Posted: 09-25-2014
Insurance coverage in most Florida car accidents
Most Florida motorists already know this but anyone operating a motor vehicle within the state must carry at least a minimum of insurance required by state law. This includes $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance and an additional amount of $10,000 worth of property damage liability insurance. Under the state’s minimum requirement motorists are eligible […]
Posted: 09-18-2014
Brain injury deaths draw attention to Florida hospitals
A Jacksonville, Florida, woman believes that a decision to take her child to the wrong hospital played a role in her child’s death. The incident that led to the death of the woman’s son occurred on April 20, 2012. According to the mother, she was nearby as her nine-year-old son was struck by a car […]