In the grand scheme of auto accidents, those involving motorcycles can be particularly devastating. This is mostly due to the lack of protection motorcyclists have against injury, and damages can be very high. If your accident with a motorcycle was caused by negligence on either end, you may be able to file a lawsuit in order to compensate for your damages. However, whether … [Read more...] about Who Can File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Florida?
How to File a Florida Injury Lawsuit for Nursing Home Abuse
When you make the decision to place your elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home or other healthcare facility, you are doing so with the trust that the caretakers will do all possible to keep your loved one safe and happy. Unfortunately, sometimes nursing homes fail to monitor staff or maintain a high standard of care, and nursing home abuse can often result from such … [Read more...] about How to File a Florida Injury Lawsuit for Nursing Home Abuse
Negligence, Liability and Florida Good Samaritan Laws
Put yourself in this situation: You’re walking down the sidewalk when you suddenly witness a terrible car accident just ahead. You rush to the scene to find a driver who requires CPR. You understand the basics of CPR, so you jump in until emergency services can arrive to the scene. In all the commotion, you probably aren’t thinking about your liability in this accident. … [Read more...] about Negligence, Liability and Florida Good Samaritan Laws
What Constitutes Negligent Security?
Negligent security is an area of premises liability that deals with holding property owners liable for any damages or injuries held on their property due to a lack of reasonable security. This can include both commercial and residential properties. Injured individuals bring forward negligent security lawsuits due to landowners or property possessors failing to offer … [Read more...] about What Constitutes Negligent Security?
U.S. Dog Bite Statistics by Breed
In 2016, 31 reported fatalities were caused by dog bites, and many more are injured due to dog bites every year. Out of these victims, the majority are children due to their vulnerability and size. Though each dog is an individual with a unique temperament, there are a few breeds that tend to cause the majority of serious dog bite cases in Florida and nationwide. Pit Bull … [Read more...] about U.S. Dog Bite Statistics by Breed