Can You Go After Personal Assets in a Florida Car Accident Lawsuit for Your Injuries?
So here’s the fact pattern that I see all too often. Assume that you were in a car accident and the other person has no insurance or very low coverage to cover your injuries; the question is, can you sue that person to hold them responsible and can you go after their personal assets…
What Are the Most Common Construction Site Accidents in Florida?
Construction sites can be dangerous places, both for workers, and for the general public. In major construction areas, a construction accident can affect buildings, people, pedestrians, and surrounding homes, causing significant injuries-especially when construction is in urban or populated areas. But why do construction accidents happen, and what are common harms, risks or dangers,…
What Is the Liability For A Dog Bite In Florida?
Florida law holds the owner of a dog who bites a victim strictly liable for the incident. The safest way to prevent an incident as a dog owner is to place warning signs in a prominent place that are easily legible. If you were bitten by a dog and the owner had a sign,…
Could You Sue After Being Injured In An Elevator?
There is a seemingly endless list of mechanical and electronic devices that we use every day, without realizing how dangerous they can be if they malfunction. Add to that list elevators, which, although very safe, do and can cause injury when not in proper working order. Keeping Clean Before getting to the mechanical failures…
What is Considered Negligent Hiring in Florida?
Negligent hiring in Florida occurs when an employer fails to conduct proper background checks, like reviewing criminal records and qualifications. If the employee’s behavior causes harm that could have been prevented with proper vetting, the employer can be held liable.
Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Roundup Weed Killer?
Roundup is the most popular weed killer in the market, and you may even be familiar with it. The product was developed by Monsanto, a company that has received notoriety and has recently been purchased by Bayer. Their product, Roundup, has been the subject of over 100,000 lawsuits and more than $11 billion in…
Why You Should Always Get Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida?
When you get car insurance, you may be considering savings. That is quite understandable given today’s economy, and the rising prices of goods and cars. You may ask your insurance agent for “the minimum,” to save money but by doing that, you could be missing out on a vital part of insurance coverage for…
Do Insurance Companies Hire Investigators to Follow You in Florida?
The answer quite simply, is yes. The business model for an insurance company is that they must find any avenue or reason to not pay out your claim. If insurance companies paid out every single claim they received, they would not be able to function as a business. Usually, their determination of whether or…
What Are Common Mistakes Victims Make After Accidents in Florida?
In an accident, you are the victim. Nobody expects you to do anything other than get yourself medical help and protect yourself as best that you can. However, there are some mistakes that people make right after an accident that can, in some cases, threaten their ability to file a lawsuit, or which can…
What Is An IME and Why is the Defendant Requesting You Have One in Florida?
Let’s say that you have been in an accident. You have gotten a lot of medical treatment, and seen more doctors than you can count. But now, your attorney tells you something surprising: That the other side wants you to see their doctor. Can they do that? What is an IME? In fact, the…