It’s Not Business, It’s Personal
Out-of-towner guests arrive in Miami with preconceived notions — namely, that Miami is a dangerous place to stay. That reputation is real, and it doesn’t do the city any favors, but just how dangerous is Miami? Yes, Miami has more crime than anyone would like, and the traffic accident and pedestrian fatality numbers are also cause for concern. But national reports…
Here in Miami, parasailing is both a popular pastime and a hot topic. South Florida leads the country in recreational parasailing operations but like most states, it offers very little in the way of regulation. Hopefully, change is on the way. The Parasailing Problem The South Florida area has seen its fair share of serious parasailing accidents in recent years,…
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident in Florida, you are entitled to a copy of the official police report, regardless of who was at fault. You will need to have some information in order to locate your report. This may include: The case number Time and date of the accident Location of the car accident The name of…
A few years ago we represented an elite Tri-athlete that was injured during a race on Key Biscayne. On that occasion the police officer assigned to traffic control failed to stop traffic for riders as they were descending the Key Biscayne bridge, and our client ran into the side of a vehicle. We sued the police department, the offending driver, and…
As lawyers that specialize in helping cyclists injured in accidents, we have represented our share of those who suffered broken collarbones. A broken collarbone (clavicle) is the most common cycling injury. If you ride long enough chances are you have broken your collarbone or know someone from your group that has. Since a collarbone fracture is so common, here are some good things to know…
Every year in Tallahassee the insurance company lobbyists push for Tort Reform. The story is always the same. The poor insurance companies are losing millions of dollars, and if something isn’t done soon, then all the insurance companies are going to leave the state. Really? Ask yourself this, if you were in a business that lost money on every sale you made,…
So many of America’s most outrageous headlines seem to begin with the same two words — “Florida man.” Or, as was the case in Fort Lauderdale recently, “Florida superhuman.” The Sunshine State has a reputation for its citizens’ zany antics, which have become a staple of social sharing in the digital age. Seemingly every month, Facebook feeds and Twitter timelines…
We all hear a lot about medical malpractice, but how does that apply to dentists? Are they treated the same as other doctors under Florida Medical Malpractice Law? Does Florida recognize dental malpractice? We answer these questions and more in today’s entry. Understanding Dental Malpractice Florida’s personal injury laws do indeed recognize dental malpractice as an actionable tort, meaning that…
Cruise vacations remain the height of luxury. Between the scenic relaxation of an ocean-view stateroom, the endless eating, and the enthralling excursions, cruises remain one of the best ways to see the world. And lucky us, we live right here in Florida, the cruise capital of the world. But as gleeful and glamorous as they may be, cruise vacations are…
The wild world of Florida is no stranger to crazy crimes or outrageous arrests, so it probably comes as no surprise that our state’s civil courts see some pretty peculiar lawsuits as well. We’ve put together a list of the craziest Florida lawsuits we’ve ever come across. None of them arise out of our firm, mind you — but as Florida attorneys,…