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 [...]
It’s a common enough question - why do I need a lawyer? After all, they’re going to take a third of my money! And I need that money! Here’s the thing - there are times when a lawyer isn’t going to help you much. Small claims court or fighting a traffic ticket don’t call for [...]
Defense lawyers use your information in surprising ways during Florida court cases. What happens when you sue someone? There are the parts everyone knows. You file your suit, the case is approved, and the defendant receives a subpoena shortly afterward, asking them to appear in court. Bing, bang, boom, you're in the money, right? If [...]
Were you received injured or disabled when under a medical professional's care? Did their negligence cause you harm? You're not alone. In fact, around 250,000 Americans die every year from medical errors. Some studies state that medical errors account for over 440,000 deaths globally. Many healthcare professionals don't report their mistakes. These mistakes are the third-leading [...]
Statistics show that errors in medical treatment are the third most common cause of death in America today. We all like to think that we're in safe hands when we're in the care of doctors and nurses. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. If a medical mistake has left you with an ongoing illness or [...]
Animal attacks often cause extremely serious injuries, especially if the victim is a young child. Yet many people own dogs, and these people are generally opposed to stern dog bite laws. So, Florida has a limited strict liability law. Owners are strictly liable for bite injuries, but not for other injuries, such as knockdowns. In [...]
Under Florida law, landlords have a duty to protect others on the property from acts or omissions that are foreseeable and proximately cause another person’s injuries. When a landlord breaches this duty, the injured party may have a legal claim under the theory of premises liability. Common examples include slip-and fall accidents from wet or [...]
Tiger Woods is facing legal issues off of the golf course. Earlier this year, one of Woods’ former security guards filed a lawsuit against Woods’ company in connection with an injury the guard allegedly suffered at the golfer’s home. John Davis is a retired Surfside police officer who provided security services at the golfer’s home [...]
The Auto Insurance Center gathered data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System to identify America’s deadliest driving counties and states. The Auto Insurance Center looked at a total of 714,956 fatal accidents over a 20-year period and indexed stats against the number of people living in each county and state. [...]
Every day throughout the United States, there are thousands of car accidents that cause devastating injuries and numerous deaths. Tragically, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the United States. Unfortunately, it is likely that either you or someone you know will be in a car accident. As such, it [...]
