Personal Injury

According to Pew Research Center, the vast majority of Americans — 7 out of 10 — use some form of social media. While young adults still are the most likely to use social media at 90%, all age groups, from 50 to 64 (69%) to 65+ (40%) engaged in some form of social media usage. We use it a variety…

If you were involved in an accident, proving who was at fault may seem like a simple matter: you know that the other guy did it. Yet in a court of law, it is a bit more complicated. There are various rules to follow, and standards that must be met in order to prevail. In Florida, this means proving that…

When one speaks of the statute of limitations, it is important to know that there are several. Most causes of action have their own statute, though they may be very similar. It is important to know what the statute of limitations is on your cause of action before you begin to bring suit; if you are too late, the harm…

Why a Simple Training Course Could Reduce Your Risk Exposure and Save Lives Falls from heights are the #1 cause of death in the construction industry, and yet they are also among the most easily preventable. According to a 2011 OSHA report, falls account for more than 1/3 of construction-related deaths in the United States. Many of these involved a…

“Optical illusion” crosswalks are saving lives overseas. It’s time for Florida to consider installing them here in Miami too. Florida has its fair share of optical illusions, but most of them are tourist attractions, from Spook Hill and WonderWorks to Ripley’s Believe it Or Not and beyond. But what if optical illusions were part of your everyday commute? More to…

An Overview of Important Steps to Take in the Weeks Following a Stroke Nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States every year, and about 140,000 of those people die. That makes stroke one of the leading causes of disability and death in America. Fortunately, the majority of people who experience a stroke do survive, and many will…

While insurance companies and employers might insist that your back pain & spinal problems are a normal part of life, you may nevertheless be entitled to compensation under Florida law. Getting older means our bodies slow down, and sometimes, moving around is painful. It is especially common to feel pain in the neck, back, or extremities. This happens because of…

Getting Financial Compensation After an Assault Caused by Negligent Security You’ve probably heard the phrase “assault and battery” so many times in your life, you might think those two words always go hand in hand. But assault and battery are two different things. Even more confusingly, assault and battery are criminal offenses and civil offenses. If someone commits an assault,…

When someone dies because of negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to claim compensation for their losses. But the law governing those claims can be complex… When someone in your family dies unexpectedly, the loss touches so many areas of your life. Your day-to-day experiences, finances, emotional health, and quality of life can all be affected. It’s a challenging…

What happens when more than one party is negligent in a FL car crash or personal injury accident? There is a basic rule in United States personal injury law: the person whose negligence causes an accident should have to pay for the costs of the accident. But what happens when more than one party is negligent? For example, what if…