The law in years past has vacillated in slip and fall cases in business establishments involving water or other similary transitory substances. For the past several years, actual or constructive notice has been the requirement. And, in a recent case, the Third District Court of Appeals dismissed a Plaintiff’s claim…
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Accident-Lawyer News: Hit-and-Run Roundup
CBS News reports that South Florida pedestrians are more likely to be involved in hit-and-run accidents than pedestrians anywhere else in the nation. According to a recent report, part of the blame rests on dangerous road design that makes it more difficult for pedestrians to safely cross the streets. …
Can I Re-file a Wrongful-Death Lawsuit, and Other Personal-injury Lawyer FAQs
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligent behavior is tragic. It can be even more disheartening to learn that the state often cannot file criminal charges against the negligent party, leaving the victim’s family members feeling as though they will never find justice nor closure. https://www.wolfsonlawfirm.com/ This is…
Accident-Lawyer News: May Is National Bike Month
The League of American Bicyclists has sponsored National Bike Month since 1956, touting the activity as good for your physical health and mental well-being. Since May is Bike Month, it’s worthwhile to discuss bike safety in Florida in the hopes that increased bike traffic won’t simply lead to more bicycle…
Car-Accident Lawyer News: Hit-and-Run Roundup
Florida has received a great deal of criticism for its hit-and-run laws. Specifically, many complain that the laws are too lenient, giving negligent drivers incentive to take their chances and flee the scene of the accident. Drunk drivers are especially likely to leave the scene because they can sober up…
Hit-And-Run Kills Child And Another
Hit-and-run accidents have become a major problem in Florida. The number of drivers who flee the scene of a car accident rises every year. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an estimated 70,000 hit-and-run accident occurred in 2012, killing about 3 people each week statewide. There are many theories about…
Florida Personal-Injury Attorney News Roundup
What situations do personal-injury laws cover? Put simply, anyone who suffers injuries because of the negligent actions of another party is eligible to seek compensation through a personal-injury lawsuit. A personal-injury lawyer can help clients who have been injured through car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability and boating accidents. Oftentimes,…
Lawsuit Over School Bus Crash
How many times have you heard the phrase “frivolous lawsuit?” Insurance companies and their lobbyists pin many of society’s problems on personal-injury lawsuits, but, under all the inflammatory phrases and exaggerated reporting, there are real people and legitimate cases that they don’t want to discuss. For example, they probably…
No More Damage Liability Limits In Florida
After a loved one dies, there is often more to worry about than just the emotional trauma of the loss. If that person was the financial provider, their family’s finances could be thrown into chaos as unpaid bills are stacked on top of medical bills and funeral costs. Personal-injury laws…
Accident-Lawyer News Roundup: Malfunctioning Cars
The media is abuzz with a new theory concerning movie star Paul Walker’s death. Professional drivers claimed that he original drag-racing story didn’t quite add up. Auto Blog relates that Roger Rodas’ peers described him as a “world class driver,” and many people couldn’t believe he would be that reckless.…