Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Can A School Be Held Liable for My Child’s Injuries?
According to the CDC, 9.2 million children suffer from non-fatal injuries each year. Of those injuries, approximately one-quarter of them occur in or around a school. If your child has been injured at school or during a school related activity, you may be feeling angry with the school and wondering why the teacher or… Read More »
Premises Liability At Play in Case Against Target
In May of 2014, South Carolina resident Carla Denise Garrison was stabbed by a hypodermic needle in a Target parking lot. According to her testimony, upon getting out of the vehicle her then eight-year-old daughter Kaileigh picked up the used needle. Her mother swatted it out of her hand, and in doing so, pricked… Read More »
What to Do (And Not to Do) When Faced With a Medical Malpractice Claim
Doctors are supposed to be people that we can trust with our lives, and medical centers, such as hospitals, are supposed to be places of reprieve, safety, and care. Unfortunately, recent studies indicate that at 250,000 deaths per year, medical malpractice is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. This… Read More »
Can a Daycare Be Held Liable for Your Child’s Injuries?
When one sends their child to a daycare center, they trust that the caregivers will provide a safe and caring environment for him or her. They also trust that the caregivers will take adequate measures to prevent any major harm from coming to their child. Unfortunately, daycare personnel are only human, and oftentimes, they… Read More »
Can the Pilot of a Private Plane be Held Liable for an Accident?
Whether a person has a fear of flying or not, it inevitably crosses their mind at some point before or during the flight that the plane may go down, or that there may be a serious malfunction that will cause it to temporarily drop from the sky and inflict serious injury in the process…. Read More »
Bringing a Civil Liability Lawsuit for Suicide
Typically, when an individual passes away and the cause of death is determined to be suicide, there is nothing left to pursue. The family is devastated, yes, and they may try to establish a reason for the deceased individual’s decision to take his or her own life, but outside of a personal investigation, no… Read More »
Determining Liability for Lead Based Exposure Injuries
Prior to May of 1978, lead was used in a variety of construction materials, including household paint. Though no one was aware of it at the time, small chips of lead paint and dust from the lead based materials were taking its toll on residents and homeowners—especially their children. There is no level of… Read More »
Understanding Governing Laws For Airboat Accidents That Occur in the Everglades
Airboat tours are one of the main attractions in the Florida Everglades. The combination of being on a fan boat and getting to see some alligators up close and personal is enough for many of the state’s millions of visitors to set aside an entire day dedicated solely to riding on a fan boat… Read More »
Determining Liability in a Dog Bite Accident
Dogs are often considered “part of the family,” so when a dog bites you, the owners are hesitant to take the blame. After all, you must have “provoked” the dog in some way for it to bite you, because biting is “out of character” for the family pet. Unfortunately though, animals tend to do… Read More »
Am I Liable for a Trespasser’s Injuries in West Palm Beach, Florida?
In West Palm Beach, Florida, you have a one in 21 chance of becoming the victim of a crime on your property. For every 1,000 West Palm Beach residents, 46.67 are at risk for becoming the victims of burglary, theft, or motor vehicle theft, while the national median is just 26 individuals per 1,000…. Read More »
