Author Archives: Eric Rosen
What Should I Do If I Was Involved In a Hit and Run in Florida?
There are two key parts which anyone involved in a hit and run must know: first, the legal requirements of those involved in a crash, and second, what they can do to try and recover their damages. Florida Statute § 316.061 requires the driver of a vehicle that was involved in, or had any… Read More »
Which Baby Stroller Manufacturer Recalled 14,000 Baby Jogging Strollers?
A major manufacturer of baby strollers just recalled 14,000 baby jogging strollers due to a design which could lead to the severing of a child’s finger. According to the company’s website, this all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers has a dangerous disc brake design, which has already led to one child’s severing their finger. The company’s… Read More »
How Do Pre-Existing Injuries Affect Your Personal Injury Case in Florida?
Picture this—you’re in an accident and it’s clearly the Defendant’s fault. In fact, it doesn’t even seem like they (the defendant and his or her representation) are challenging the fact that the defendant did something wrong. However, they seem to have an interest in your prior medical history-—even injuries that happened years ago. They… Read More »
If I Was Involved in Two Car Accidents Within a Short Time, Can I Still Recover for My Injuries in the First Accident?
The Supreme Court of Florida held that if a jury cannot decipher which of two successive tortfeasors caused an injury, the first is liable for the entire injury. This is because Florida follows what is known as comparative negligence. Under this theory, a jury could apportion fault between multiple tortfeasors and even the plaintiff… Read More »
Can Someone Be Sued For Failing to Prevent a Suicide in Florida?
Suicide is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. Sometimes, suicide hotlines are unable prevent it, whether it be due to a lack of resources, adequate or competent staffing, or even the fact that a victim did not reach out to a suicide hotline in the moments leading up… Read More »
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company in Florida?
Your insurance company may ask you to give a recorded statement, during which they confirm your contact information, treating facilities, and details about how the car accident occurred. This is generally not an issue to you or your case because your insurance company will need that information to fully investigate your claim and pay… Read More »
Why Are Bed Sores Called the Hidden Nursing Home Killer in Florida?
When our loved ones are in nursing homes and seem to be resting peacefully, our initial thought may be contentment. Sleeping or resting soundly in a comfortable bed may seem like a hidden endeavor. That’s why a lot of people are surprised to learn that one of the deadliest risks of a nursing home… Read More »
What Does Negligent Left-Turn Of Motor Vehicle Mean in Florida Law?
Generally speaking, a vehicle turning left through oncoming traffic must yield the right of way to the vehicles traveling through. However, left turning motorists can overcome the presumption of negligence if it is unclear whether the speed of the oncoming traffic would indicate that there is little time to clear the roadway and execute… Read More »
Should Lawsuit Funding Companies Be Avoided in Florida?
Often, a personal injury case takes time before it settles, or before it goes to trial. Not every case takes a long time, but certainly, when you are an injury victim, and you are out of work and bills are mounting—especially medical bills—even a short period of time can seem like a very long… Read More »
What Is a Legal Presumption and Why Does It Matter in Florida?
When you are filing a personal injury case, you have to prove your case. The Defendant-the party you’re suing-doesn’t have to prove anything. If you don’t prove what you need to prove, you lose your case. What you need to prove depends on what kind of case you’re filing, but as a general rule,… Read More »