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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Why is Internal Bleeding so Dangerous?


True or false: Your body is full of blood—it is everywhere, filling every cavity of your body. Actually that is false. That misconception is at the heart of what makes internal bleeding so dangerous. Almost any kind of trauma to the body–including blunt force–can cause bleeding internally. Your organ doesn’t have to stop working…

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Why is Estate Planning Important in Florida?


Loune-Djenia Askew is a member of Rosen Injury Law’s referral network and we wanted to take the time to highlight her firm and practice areas. Loune-Djenia practices in the areas of business law, real estate law, estate planning such as wills and trusts, immigration and civil litigation. Her firm, Askew & Associates, is located…

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What Is Negligent Entrustment in Florida?


Imagine this scenario: Your friend needs to borrow your car. Maybe he needs to run an errand. You let him. While he’s out on the errand, he decides to stop for a few drinks. Inebriated, he gets behind the wheel (again, in your car), and injures or kills someone. His fault, of course. But…

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What’s The Difference Between Economic and Non-Economic Damages?


In the news or in the media, you often hear of reports of large personal injury jury verdicts. Many people wonder how these verdicts get so high. Exactly what kind of damages are available in a personal injury lawsuit, and how does a jury determine how much the damages should be? As a general…

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How Do You Decide if You Should Settle Your Case or Go To Trial in Florida?


In every case, there comes a time when a victim has to make some crucial decisions: Should you settle your case or take it all the way to trial? Here are some things to consider when making that decision. How the Process Works The first thing is to understand the process of settling a…

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Why is it Important to Get Medical Treatment After You’ve Been Involved in an Accident in Florida?


In this blog board certified civil trial lawyer, Eric Rosen discusses why it is important to get medical treatment after you’ve been injured in an accident.   What most people don’t realize is that after an accident you may not feel immediate pain at all even if you were injured by the accident and…

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