Jul 10, 2015 by
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]
Jul 6, 2015 by
With the sun out and the warm South Florida weather encompassing everyday life, many people are taking to the many beaches and rivers near Stuart, Florida this summer. A popular way to pass time for many people on the water is to ride around on a jet ski. As with all vehicles and vessels, there is always a danger of an accident occurring. Unfortunately, most jet ski accidents are a ... [Read More]
Jun 29, 2015 by
For a long time, there has been the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words cannot hurt me.” While this is a good adage, words actually can cause harm and that is the basic premise of defamation. There are two types of defamation. The first type is slander which is spoken words that are false and are damaging to the individual’s reputation or status in the community. ... [Read More]
Jun 23, 2015 by
This is almost a trick question. Airbags clearly play a pivotal role in saving someone’s life during a car accident. However, this will only occur if the airbags deploy properly. Airbags can cause injuries such as eye injuries, dental injuries, skin burns, broken bones and, sadly, even death. In the State of Florida, airbags are sometimes deploying unnecessarily due to the extreme heat, humidity and moisture. Some airbag defects are: ... [Read More]
Jun 15, 2015 by
All-terrain vehicles or ATVs are very common and popular here in the State of Florida. While ATVs can be a practical way to drive around in the woods or other areas, these vehicles can cause some serious injuries. ATVs can travel at speeds over 60 miles per hour and they weigh over 600 pounds. According to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, from 1982-2011, there was over 480 ... [Read More]
Jun 8, 2015 by
When a lawsuit is filed and an attorney is chosen to represent an individual in the lawsuit, that attorney may not always be the attorney throughout the entire proceedings. The main thing that needs to be remembered is that the lawsuit is not the attorney’s case, it is in fact the client’s case. The client is in fact that one in charge of how the case proceeds and it's ultimately up ... [Read More]
Jun 2, 2015 by
The time after being involved in an accident is vital to your health. Many times, an individual will not receive medical treatment because they do not notice any symptoms, they do not have the time to see a doctor, or simply they do not want to see a doctor. However, failing to get checked out by a doctor after an accident is a bad idea. An individual could very easily be ... [Read More]
May 26, 2015 by
Business owners owe a legal duty to their customers to provide a safe and secure premise and to reasonably protect them from potential harms and dangers. This is a form of premise liability. If a business owner does not provide a safe and secure premise for their customers, they can be held liable for negligent security. Negligent security cases routinely involve shootings, stabbings, and even murders. Unfortunately, in Florida, negligent ... [Read More]
May 22, 2015 by
At Donaldson & Weston, PA we receive regular inquiries from parents who are concerned about their children being bullied at school. Although assault and battery are terms more frequently used in criminal charges, they can be used as claims in a civil lawsuit as well. In addition, the victim can file a claim for negligently providing a safe environment for students. Although child safety is always important, these cases are ... [Read More]
May 14, 2015 by
With the warm days of spring upon us and summer right around the corner, spending the day around the swimming pool will soon be a regular occurrence. Unfortunately, swimming pool injuries occur far too often, and, sadly, there are many deaths per year involving pools. In a recent study completed by the Center for Disease Control, children ages 1-4 were at the greatest risk of injury due to swimming pools. ... [Read More]
