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Common and Statutory Law Cited for Rights to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Florida courts have two views on the interpretation of the definition of when a spouse counts as a surviving spouse under the Wrongful Death Act. In the case that the Supreme Court looked at, a widow and the adult children of the decedent filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a company because the decedent died [...]

2024-09-13T08:14:51-07:00May 22nd, 2024|Wrongful Death|

Gunshots in a Theater: Should AMC Pay Punitive Damages after Stampede Injury?

Back in 2018, Faye Crump and her friend went to see a popular movie at an AMC movie theatre in Altamonte Springs, Florida. At some point during the showing of the movie, a gunshot was fired in the parking lot, resulting in theatre employees shouting to “get out” followed by a stampede of moviegoers trying [...]

2024-09-12T07:49:49-07:00May 10th, 2024|General|

Six Tips for Finding a Car Accident Lawyer in Florida

Do you know more than 3000 people died in Florida in 2019 due to car accidents? Others, fortunately, survived but with life-threatening injuries that mostly result in incapacitation. Hiring a car accident attorney is imperative whether involved in a minor or a fatal car crash. Being involved in an auto accident is a nightmarish experience [...]

2022-12-01T15:26:25-08:00January 3rd, 2022|Car Accidents|

How to Find the Best Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Florida

Modern medicine can seem miraculous at times, but it is only as good as the people who administer it. Unfortunately, people often make huge mistakes in hospitals and general medical care that can lead to significant health problems for patients. That is why more than 10,000 medical malpractice claims are paid out every single year! [...]

2022-12-01T15:26:47-08:00December 8th, 2021|Medical Malpractice|

What Is the Medical Standard of Care in Malpractice Cases?

Somewhere between 25,000 and 120,000 lies the number of people who get hurt by medical malpractice in one year. Yet, less than one percent of these cases go to trial. No matter the situation, each case of medical malpractice and medical negligence accounts for the current medical standard of care. By using this measurement of [...]

2021-10-26T05:02:43-07:00October 26th, 2021|Medical Malpractice|

The Importance of an Expert Medical Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case

Since 2001, there has been a drop in the total number of paid medical malpractice claims against healthcare professionals. Although this may sound like good news, medical negligence is more common than you'd think. The main reason for the drop in claims is that victims aren't likely to file a lawsuit. The complications of the [...]

2021-10-23T18:16:27-07:00October 23rd, 2021|General|

How to Sue a Doctor by Finding a Medical Malpractice Attorney

A shocking study revealed that medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in America. If you're in Florida and nursing an injury because of a doctor's negligence, you’re permitted to sue the hospital, doctor, and other medical specialists involved in the practice. However, you have to prove that you’re entitled to compensation. You [...]

2021-10-01T12:47:13-07:00September 30th, 2021|Medical Malpractice|

5 Questions to Ask Your Potential Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Unsafe surgical care procedures cause complications in 25% of patients. These incidents cause 1 million deaths a year. In fact, at least five patients die every minute due to unsafe care. Were you recently the victim of medical malpractice? It's important to fight for the compensation you're due. Don't try to fight alone, though. Instead, [...]

2021-09-27T20:48:02-07:00September 27th, 2021|Medical Malpractice|
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