Monthly Archives: December 2021
What Happens If a Minor Child Gets a Personal Injury Settlement in Florida?
If a personal injury settlement is obtained for a minor child in Florida (someone under the age of 18) under most circumstances the law in Florida requires a guardian ad litem be appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child. Even though the child has a lawyer, in Florida the… Read More »
What Steps Are Important to Take After Being Bitten by a Dog in Florida?
If you have ever been bitten by a dog, there are some important steps you should take. The following article will provide some helpful information regarding these steps. What should you do after being bitten by a dog? If you get bitten by a dog, you should immediately take the following steps regarding wounds… Read More »
Should I Get An Accident Report After an Accident in Florida?
The answer I tell my clients with few exceptions is, “Yes, you should get a crash report if you’ve been involved in a car accident.” Whether that crash report is filled out by a police officer or a community service aid, it’s going to have additional information that’s going to assist an attorney who… Read More »
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida?
My name is Eric, and I’m a personal injury lawyer in South Florida. This is one important tip that I tell all of my clients to do. There’s a certain type of car insurance called underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage. That is a form of car insurance coverage that is there to protect you… Read More »
What Do I Need to Prove a Slip and Fall Case in Florida?
If you were ever injured in a slip and fall accident while on the premises of another, you may have considered filing a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner or other liable party. The following article will provide some information regarding the standard of proof in slip and fall cases. What is premises… Read More »
What is Considered Negligence in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit?
This is a quick lesson on injury law 101. The question is, what is negligence, and how can someone recover money damages as a result of being injured by someone else’s negligence? Negligence is composed of four elements, duty, breach, causation, and damages. Duty looks at whether someone has to use reasonable care under… Read More »
What Elements Are Important in a Florida Workplace Construction Accident Claim?
Construction is a very dangerous industry. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that there were approximately 1,061 work-related deaths in the construction industry in 2019. The following article will discuss some of the most common causes of workplace construction accidents and will also provide practical tips for employers and employees in… Read More »