Blog – SS
Table of Contents
Featured Blog Posts
Personal Injury
- What Types of Lawyers Are the Highest Paid?
- How Long Does It Take to Get A Personal Injury Settlement Check in South Florida?
Medical Malpractice
- Finding the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Florida
- Is a Misdiagnosis Considered Malpractice?
- IV Infiltration Injury – Symptoms of Nerve Damage From An IV
- Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirements
- How to Find Out if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
Car Accidents
- Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?
- Uber & Lyft Driver Requirements in Florida
- Traffic and Red Light Cameras in Boca Raton, FL
Latest Blog Posts
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What Should I Wear to Court?
Although court cases should ultimately be determined based on quality evidence and well-established arguments, your appearance can have a certain level of impact on a ruling. Regardless of the reason for appearing in court, it would be best to look professional and respectful. Dressing appropriately for a courtroom means wearing comfortable, well-fitted clothing that is…
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What is a Demand Letter and Why Should I Have an Attorney Draft One After an Accident?
The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is the party who was injured. However, long before a lawsuit is filed, most personal injury cases involve a demand letter to the insurance company. The insurance company for the at-fault party generally handles negotiations for settlement of injury claims. Demand letters are used in many personal injury…
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Is It Legal to Drive Barefoot in Florida?
It is tempting to jump in the car at the beach to drive home without stopping to put on your shoes. It may be tempting to go without shoes while driving to run errands or take your children to school. However, is it legal to drive barefoot in Florida? You Can Drive Barefoot in Florida…
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Consequences of Using Your Cellphone While Driving in Florida
Most of us cannot get through the day without our cellphones. For some, a cell phone is just a telephone. For others, it is a computer and a personal assistant. Because our society has become attached to our cell phones, many people use their cellphones even when they are driving. However, driving and using a…
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Who Is Liable for Severe Food Allergy Illness?
A diner at a restaurant in Texas seafood restaurant reportedly became seriously ill after consuming shellfish. Now, in a personal injury lawsuit filed against the restaurant corporation, he alleges that he ordered a dish of fried oysters and crawfish, making explicit instructions to the waiter to make sure there was no shrimp or shrimp residue…
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Erie Insurance v. Larose – Jurisdiction for Florida Auto Accident Claim
Generally speaking, Florida state courts have the authority and the jurisdiction to oversee civil lawsuits pertaining to car accidents that happen in this state. However, as the recent case of Erie Insurance v. Larose reveals, a tricky matter of personal jurisdiction of an insurer may force a plaintiff to pursue their claim in a federal…
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Shopping Cart Injury Results in $1.3 Million Jury Award
There has been much news lately about defective or dangerous products that may cause injury – Exploding airbags. Exploding phones. Exploding hoverboards. These concerns are legitimate, but the products that cause the most injuries are those that are seemingly much more benign. Take shopping carts, for example. A study published by researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in…
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South Florida Woman’s Family Claims Negligent Security Led to Her Murder
Negligent security played an integral role in the death of a 59-year-old woman killed in her gated community home in Davie two years ago, her family alleges. The Sun-Sentinel reports the family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the property management company as well as the security firm hired to patrol the gated complex of…
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Carter v. Reese – Good Samaritan Laws Protect Those Who Hurt While Trying to Help
Good Samaritan laws exist throughout the country and are intended to offer legal protection to persons who may otherwise be reluctant to provide assistance to someone who is injured, incapacitated or in danger. These laws can be complex and vary from state-to-state. Florida’s Good Samaritan Act, F.S. 768.13, indicates that any person – including those…
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Federal Food Poisoning Lawsuit Alleges Chipotle Execs Failed on Quality Control
A federal lawsuit filed against Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle by its shareholders alleges that company leaders failed in their response to a series of food-borne illness outbreaks that sickened customers across the country. This lawsuit was filed by shareholders who accuse the top company brass of unjust enrichment while making a series of missteps. The…
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Liability Waiver Overcome With Evidence of Gross Negligence
A growing number of organizations are requiring a signature on liability waivers before allowing folks to participate. On one hand, these documents are supposed to help patrons stay informed of the possible risks. The problem is, people rarely read them – or read them thoroughly – and the details in the fine print are often the…
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Smith v. Leake County School District – Failure to Protect Against Bullying
We trust that when we send our child to school, the teachers, administrators, coaches and other staff are going to do all they can to ensure the safety of our youth. In fact, they have a legal duty to do so. When that does not happen, it may be possible to hold the school district…
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NHTSA Questions Safety of Self-Driving Cars After Fatal Florida Car Accident
In early May, a fatal car accident on a Florida highway seemed like just one of the many tragedies that occur on our roads daily. The driver, a 40-year-old from Canton, Ohio operating a Tesla car in Williston, Florida, had crashed into a tractor-trailer while traveling 65 mph. But then in late June, federal authorities…
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Disney Liability for Child Alligator Attack Mulled
Disney theme parks have built a reputation as a carefree, family-friendly destination that is a dream come true for any child. But recently, those dreams turned into a nightmare at the Orlando park when a 2-year-old boy was snatched by an alligator in a shallow lagoon near the resort where his family was staying. His father, just footsteps away, wrestled…
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Feds Issue Warning to Hoverboard Manufacturers, Distributors
Reports of hoverboard injuries and fires continue to amass. New York and Boston have banned the devices from subways, buses, trains and stations. They are also banned on airlines. Recently, two children in Nashville almost died and their home burned to the ground in January after the self-balancing scooter caught fire. They had been trapped…