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Accidents on the Water: Proving Liability and Damages

November 13, 2014

Just like accidents on land, you need two things to prove your case when the accident occurs on the water, liability and damages. However, the method of finding these (and their many subparts) is significantly different when vessels collide with either another vessel (collision) or when they collide with a

2014 Child Booster Seat Evaluations

November 10, 2014

Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (HIS) comes out with a rating of children’s car seats. Thursday, they released the Booster Seat Evaluations for 2014. There was a pleasant surprise, there are a lot of booster seats on their “Best Bet” list. Another good deed was the additional

Did you have hip implant surgery and needed a revision? You may have a case!

November 7, 2014

One Billion Dollars! No, I’m not pretending to be the Austin Powers villain Doctor Evil! I’m amazed at the damages just one metal-on-metal hip can cause. Howmedica Osteonics Corporation, which uses the trade name Stryker Orthopaedics, agreed on November 3, 2014, to pay more than $1 billion in damages to

Mastering Dog Bite Laws in Florida: Owner Liabilities

November 6, 2014

Understanding Dog Bite Laws in Florida The Basics of Florida’s Strict Liability Law In Florida, dog bite laws impose strict liability on dog owners. This means they are responsible for any injuries their dogs cause, regardless of the dog’s previous behavior or the owner’s knowledge of that behavior. Under “dog

Hip Injury Cases: Why You May Need an Attorney If You Have a Modern Hip Implant

November 5, 2014

Monday’s $1 billion Stryker settlement is just the first step in what will be a long process of hip implant litigation! This article written by an experienced Florida personal injury attorney will in detail explain hip injury cases, why hip implants are failing and why you may need an attorney

What is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress?

October 30, 2014

What is negligent infliction of emotional distress? Infliction of emotional distress can either be intentional (such as threatening to kill someone) or negligent (causing someone mental distress through a negligent act or omission). To prevail in an action for negligent infliction of emotional distress, the plaintiff must: The “zone of

Can inadequate record keeping really prevent you from collecting PIP benefits?

October 21, 2014

PIP insurers are always seeking out creative ways to defend personal injury protection cases. From failure to submit a valid demand letter, to provider-executed assignments of benefits lacking the requisite standing, insurers are attempting to minimize their liability/damages. I have encountered a new phenomenon, which can be titled as, “Medical

Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Teenagers

October 16, 2014

As we reach the middle of October there is more and more talk about the spooky holiday we end the month with…Halloween! Halloween is a time for candy, dressing up, trick-or-treating, and having fun. But it is important to remember to be safe throughout celebrating. The following is a list