It is possible to sue a government entity for harm caused by negligence, but the government and the courts do not make it easy. If you believe poor road conditions, maintenance, or signage contributed to your traffic accident, you will require an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer to help you…
A T-bone accident is a side-collision accident in which the front end of one car collides with the side of another. These types of accidents are common in Florida and are particularly dangerous to passengers, as most cars have no protective equipment to protect a person from a side impact.…
A legal doctrine known as vicarious liability assigns responsibility for one person’s actions to another person in certain limited legal relationships, such as parent/child or employer/employee. For instance, if a minor child commits a crime, the parent may be liable; if an employee harms someone in the course of performing…
Bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Your body is completely exposed, and even a good bicycle helmet cannot protect you from the powerful impact of an oncoming vehicle. If you or someone you love has been injured due to an accident while riding a bicycle in Florida, please contact a…
Florida has one of the highest auto accident rates among all states. A major cause of accidents is distracted driving, frequently by one of the millions of visitors who come to our Sunshine State for vacation. Drivers who are unfamiliar with the area or who are looking for a particular…
Garbage truck accidents are surprisingly common in Florida. Trash trucks stop frequently, are often out very early when it is still dark, and sometimes weave to each side of the road to collect trash. Accidents can be caused by driver error on the part of the truck driver or by…
In a Florida personal injury case, you need to show that you have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Since drunk driving is clearly negligent behavior, if you have been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, you could likely sue for compensation. Operating a motor vehicle while…
Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida DOT, distracted driving can include anything that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Types of distraction include: Manual – taking hands off the wheel Visual – taking eyes off the road Cognitive – taking one’s mind…
More than 200,000 car accidents occur in Florida each year. Sections 316.065-6 of the Florida Statutes require drivers involved in a crash to immediately contact local law enforcement if the crash results in or includes: Any injury or death to a person Property damage of at least $500 A vehicle…
Florida’s Premises Liability Law holds property owners accountable for injuries sustained by individuals when the injury occurs on their property, including in a parking lot or parking garage. However, the details of the case must fulfill the following four criteria: The property owner owed a duty of care (The individual…