Oct 20, 2015 by
The Florida Second District Court of Appeals recently issued Teva Pharmaceutical Industries v. Ruiz (2D14-4462), which outlined the necessary legal process for filing suit against a foreign corporation. In this suit, the injured parties alleged claims of negligence and strict liability against a company based in Israel. The main injured party to the suit suffered serious and permanent injury after taking a drug made by the foreign corporation that was ... [Read More]
Oct 13, 2015 by
In Florida, following a car accident, you can file a claim for personal injury protection (PIP) and medical payment (Med-Pay) benefits. State law requires all motorists to carry a certain amount of auto insurance coverage, and it also guides the process of obtaining the benefits from your insurance company. In the recent state Third District Court of Appeals case, State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Gonzalez (No. 3D14-2290), the court ... [Read More]
Oct 6, 2015 by
Typically, when you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident, the at-fault party is responsible for the damages and looks to his or her auto insurance policy to aid in payment. Sometimes, the policy limits may not cover all the related expenses, or the at-fault party does not have state-required auto insurance, or the at-fault party flees the scene and is unavailable. In those instances, you may look to your ... [Read More]
Sep 27, 2015 by
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]
Sep 24, 2015 by
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]
Sep 16, 2015 by
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]
Sep 8, 2015 by
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]
Jul 31, 2015 by
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]
Jul 27, 2015 by
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]
Jul 21, 2015 by
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]
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