Author Archives: Eric Rosen
Can You Sue the State of Florida for Negligence?
Yes, you can sue the State of Florida for negligence, but there are strict legal procedures to follow. The state has waived some of its sovereign immunity protections under the Florida Tort Claims Act, allowing lawsuits for negligence claims against state employees acting within the scope of their duties. However, there are limitations on… Read More »
What Do I Need to Know About Florida Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle accidents can have deadly results. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), there were 597 motorcycle fatalities in the state of Florida in 2019. The following article will provide some statistics regarding Florida motorcycle accidents and highlight some common causes of these types of accidents. Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics The following statistics… Read More »
Whose Insurance Applies in Florida Rideshare Accidents?
If you are injured in an accident while traveling in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service, you may question whose insurance policy applies. Should you attempt to seek coverage from the rideshare company’s insurance or from the driver’s personal car insurance? The answer will depend on the type of insurance the driver possesses… Read More »
What Are the Potential Defense Stances in a Product Liability Case in Florida?
If you were ever injured by a product, you may have a valid products liability claim against the manufacturer of the product, as well as against any distributor, seller, or retailer of that product. However, it is crucial to understand some of the potential defenses that a manufacturer or retailer may bring in a… Read More »
What Negligent Security Laws Apply to Florida Convenience Stores?
Store owners can sometimes be liable for injuries that occur to people who enter their premises. This is due to the fact that store owners owe a duty to entrants to ensure that their premises are safe. This duty to keep entrants safe on the premises also extends to protecting entrants from the criminal… Read More »
What Are the Bicycle Laws In Florida?
The National Safety Council reported that there were 308,864 preventable nonfatal bicycle injuries across the country in 2019. This figure represented a 7% increase in these types of injuries from the year before. It is important for cyclists to know the laws regarding bicycle use in their state to ensure that they are protected… Read More »
What Are the Best Practical Tips to Prevent Drowsy Driving in Florida?
Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous. Though it is often hard to specifically pinpoint whether a person involved in a car accident was driving while drowsy, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drowsy driving has led to about 697 deaths in 2019. The following article will provide some helpful tips to… Read More »
What Are the Consequences Dangerous Driving In Florida?
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that of the estimated 41,000 car accidents that occurred in Broward County, Florida in 2019, more than 5,400 of these accidents took place in Fort Lauderdale. After Miami, Fort Lauderdale had the second-highest number of accidents that year. The following article will discuss some… Read More »
What Constitues a Florida Wrongful Death Suit When Involving a Baby Left in a Hot Car?
A Florida family brought a wrongful death suit against Ewing’s Love and Hope Preschool daycare and daycare co-owner Darryl Ewing for child neglect regarding 4-month-old Brooklyn Blount, who was found unconscious in a hot vehicle and died shortly thereafter. In May 2019, Brooklyn was inadvertently left in a daycare van, just outside the daycare… Read More »
What Are the Best Bicycle Safety Tips for Avoiding Bicycle Accidents in Florida?
Cycling can be a great form of exercise and is a convenient method of transportation. However, cycling alongside motor vehicles can also be a very dangerous endeavor. According to the National Safety Council, there were 1,089 bicycle deaths in 2019; 712 of these deaths were caused by motor vehicle accidents. The National Safety Council… Read More »