Boating is one of the most popular pastimes in Florida. The state boasts oceans, lakes, and rivers and it seems like every other home has a boat. It’s no surprise, then, that boating accidents happen. If you are involved in a boating accident, negligence may have played a factor and if that is the case, ...
If you have sustained auto accident injuries, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit to help pay for medical expenses, but did you know you can claim other damages as well? Medical costs are widely recognized as a viable claim for damages resulting from auto accidents but they are just one example of ...
Florida law is very strict about domestic violence. It is considered a criminal offense and is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. The state is very serious about protecting victims, which means, if the police are called, someone is getting arrested. This can happen even if the victim argues against ...
If you have been charged with a crime, sentenced, and served your time or met all of the requirements of your sentencing, it’s possible to have the crime erased from your record by sealing or expunging the record. Sealing a record means the record cannot be accessed by normal means; a court order is required ...
A birth should be a joyous time but for some families, it is anything but joyous. The pregnancy progressed perfectly and parents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their child but then something happens and their baby is born with a birth injury. How can this happen and do families have any recourse? How Birth ...
If you have been attacked or victimized while on another person’s property, there’s a chance you are a victim of negligent security. In Florida, property owners are responsible for keeping their properties safe and secure. If they don’t, and someone is hurt on the property, the property owner can be held liable for the injuries. ...
Boating is one of Florida’s biggest recreational pastimes, which means plenty of potential for accidents. Compounding the risk is the fact that many inexperienced people are operating boats, putting other people in danger. If you have been injured in a boating accident, it’s important to speak to a boat accident or personal injury attorney because ...
Nearly 5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the United States. Some of the injuries are minor, but others can be quite serious and traumatic causing lifelong scarring, disfigurement, or emotional distress. Florida state statutes are clear that pet owners are liable for injuries caused by their dogs. However, there are always ...
Being injured in a car accident is bad enough. When the other vehicle involved is a truck, the injuries and damages can increase exponentially. So can the red tape you need to cut through to fight for your rights – and you do have rights. The most important right that you have after a truck ...
