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When someone you love dies in an auto crash, it is a terrible tragedy. When the accident was caused by the actions of a negligent driver, Florida law allows family members to recover compensation for their loss by filing a...more
In the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry, fast-food chains are continually looking for an edge over their competitors. Some brands have found a way to distinguish themselves from other fast-food...more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one out of every four fatal car accidents in the United States is related to speeding. Data clearly shows that driving in excess of speed limits considerably...more
Car accidents in Florida are more common than in other states. Our warm weather and reputation as a tourist destination result in high levels of traffic from residents and out-of-state visitors. Statistics for 2023 show that...more
Public spaces create community, but they also carry risks. While the expectation is that you will be safe and not exposed to undue risks, this is not always the case. For example, there has been much litigation involving...more
Cases in which plaintiffs advance a claim for imposition of punitive damages are among the most likely to keep a defense lawyer up at night. Several recent cases from Florida district courts of appeal have reinforced the...more
Several years ago, I published a blog regarding the number of occurrences triggered under a liability policy for a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Other states also addressed this issue. Recently, the Federal District...more
The risk of suffering unnecessary complications due to medical malpractice is a concern for patients and families across Florida. While all healthcare providers have a duty to ensure that they provide a professional standard...more
Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by...more
If you have been the victim of another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to remember, however, that obtaining a settlement or a jury verdict will depend on your ability to prove that the other...more
Many personal injury cases do not involve situations where one party is entirely at fault. Many cases, instead, involve situations where both sides may bear some responsibility. This is why, like in many other states, a...more
Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to...more
Car accidents occur in varying degrees of severity. This is one of the reasons why there are many types of injuries that can stem from a wreck. Understanding the types of injuries that can occur, as well as how a victim’s...more
On August 30, 2023, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of negligence claims against First National Bank of South Miami brought by a group of limited liability companies after a bank customer...more
In 2023 Florida changed its legal framework in regard to comparative fault. There may be no area of personal injury law where this will have a greater impact than matters which involve a motorcycle accident. Given that such...more
On August 9, 2023, in Preston v. The Estate of Romanoff, No. 4D23-282 (Fla. 4th DCA August 9, 2023), Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of certiorari and quashed the trial court’s order...more
Dog bites can lead to serious injuries on the part of the victim. Such injuries can include scarring, nerve damage, the loss of limbs, and even wrongful death in some cases. Florida cases involving dog bites differ from other...more
Last month, we provided an overview of Florida Tort Reform HB 837 - a wide-ranging tort reform bill ratified on March 24, 2023. With the stated goal of stabilizing the state’s insurance market, the bill’s sweeping provisions...more
On March 24, 2023, and April 13, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 and Senate Bill 360 into law, respectively. These new legislative amendments change Florida’s litigation landscape by shortening the statute...more
The establishment of liability for a car accident can be more complicated than it typically appears. While responding police officers will often issue a citation to one of the drivers, for having caused the accident, law...more
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 360 into law. This legislation alters the time period for bringing forward construction defect lawsuits, as well as modifies the current private...more
On March 24, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law House Bill 837, a comprehensive bill aimed at creating significant tort reform that has the potential to fundamentally alter civil litigation in Florida. HB 837 shortened...more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers recently enacted significant tort reforms designed to restrict plaintiffs pursuing negligence claims – but which could give an unexpected boost to those pursuing costly...more
On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 837, “Civil Remedies,” into law. HB 837 is sweeping tort reform legislation that could change how tort cases are litigated in Florida. ...more
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed H.B. 837 into law. This legislation enacts significant and wide-ranging changes to civil litigation practice in the state, including revamping comparative negligence...more