Businesses have a duty under state law to keep their premises reasonably safe for their patrons.  If a store knows or should know that a part of the property is not safe and fails to fix the problem, the store can be liable for the injuries sustained by a patron.  The hazards that can cause liability may include uneven surfaces, objects in a path, and slippery surfaces.  Like all personal injury ... [Read More]

When a car accident happens, it is important that you or your loved ones first receive the medical attention needed. One of the next steps is locating money to help pay medical bills and daily expenses.  Often, this begins with filing a claim with your own automobile insurance company and with the insurance company of the at-fault party, if they have insurance.  Personal Injury Protection provides some funds but often ... [Read More]

  Construction work has a high risk of injury.  If an injury or death occurs while on the job, workers’ compensation may be available for an injury on the job.  However, the money provided may not be enough, and other people or entities may be liable.  Construction projects often include subcontractors and their employees, who may create an unsafe work environment.  While workers’ compensation often stands in place of a ... [Read More]

In a Florida medical malpractice or strict liability lawsuit, attention to the deadlines set by statute is key to finding monetary relief.  Typically, the focus is on the statutes of limitations, which are set by the respective federal or state regulating bodies and determine what is the latest date one can file a claim against the at-fault party.  For example, a medical malpractice action and a wrongful death action must be ... [Read More]

Unfortunately, when an accident occurs, the head and skull is an area of the body that is left most vulnerable and susceptible to injury. Traumatic Brain Injury is something that can occur in an accident. This form of injury is very serious and can have a countless number of medical side effects. As we all know, the brain is the computer in our bodies that controls every aspect of our ... [Read More]

Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the United States and, due to their many locations throughout the country, many individuals are injured while visiting Wal-Mart. Many of these injuries occur due to a ‘slip and fall’ accident. Any business that invites individuals onto their premises owes the individuals a duty to keep the individual safe from harm. If the business fails to maintain a safe premise for their customers and ... [Read More]

Intentional infliction of emotional distress is when a victim suffers a severe emotional trauma by another individual in society. Some of the key phrases associated with intentional infliction of emotional distress, or IIED, are ‘outrageous’ and ‘extreme’. Not all offensive terms are considered outrageous or extreme. Unfortunately, in today’s society, we as individuals have to deal with some form of rude or relatively offensive conduct. What Makes Up an Intentional ... [Read More]

Here, in the state of Florida, the sun is shining and the weather is warm basically year-round, making amusement parks and water parks a common attraction here. From Disney World to Busch Gardens, to here in South Florida where there are many water parks such as Rapids in West Palm Beach and amusement parks like Boomers in Boca Raton or the South Florida Fair to pique everyone’s interests. While these types of parks are ... [Read More]

False imprisonment is a limited area of personal injury law that is rarely discussed. However, it can happen to anyone and can have serious consequences. False imprisonment laws address situations when somebody is being restrained, in a confined boundary, by an individual without legal authority to do so. One of the most often cited false imprisonment examples is when a bank robber enters into a bank, with a gun, and ... [Read More]

With the summer upon us, and the majority of schools having let out for the summer months, more and more people will be heading outside to local playgrounds to have a relaxing morning or afternoon. While spending the day at the local park can be enjoyable and allow everyone to get some exercise, unfortunately sometimes these days can turn disastrous very quickly. According to the National Playground Safety Institute, there ... [Read More]