Like a lot of legal terms, the word “tort” comes from Latin. The original word was “tortum,” which means “wrong” or “injustice.” It can also mean “injury,” which is why today this area of law is often called “personal injury law” instead. However, wh...
When you look at the difference in the sizes between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles you can see how a collision can cause some serious damage to the passenger vehicle. While commercial trucks are often responsible, the tractor trailer driver...
While most of us do not think we will have an accident when we get into the car, they do happen. So what if you or a loved one was in an accident and it was caused or made worse due to a defective part or vehicle malfunction? What are your legal opti...
People travel more during the holidays. Some travel to visit their relatives, some are escaping the cold weather in northern states, and some just want to enjoy the vacation they get at the end of the year. Whatever the reasoning is, holiday travel...
The basic idea of premises liability is that if you are responsible for an area like a building, a park, a construction site, or a home, then you have a duty to keep that area safe for guests, employees, residents, and anyone else who has a lawful re...
When most people think about lawsuits, they probably think of all the courtroom dramas on TV and in films where lawyers cleverly maneuver around each other, discover key pieces of evidence in the middle of a trial, and trick witnesses into confessing...
As a personal injury lawyer, your goal is to give your client the best settlement or trial result you possibly can. Not only is this in your client’s interests since it helps them recover after an accident, it’s also in your interest thanks to the co...
When a family member dies as a result of recklessness or negligence of someone or something it is considered a wrongful death. Family members such as parents, spouses and children of the deceased can seek a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to be compe...
Florida has a big population, millions of tourists, a relatively small land mass, and just a few highways that cut across its length. All of that combines to give the state a high rate of traffic accidents, and so it’s always a good idea to remember...
When you’ve practiced auto accident law as long as we have, you’ve seen the devastation a car accident can bring to a family. It is especially hard when children are injured in an accident. Sadly, parents cannot prevent accidents from happening, but...
This time of year is usually filled with as much joy as it is stress. With the winter holidays finally upon us, it’s important to remember that auto accident rates increase significantly. In order to stay safe and enjoy the happy holidays, it’s impor...
With 8,436 of beautiful coastline, Disney World, the Keys, and other major tourist attractions, it is no wonder that nearly 95 million visitors come to Florida every year for vacation. Add to that the winter residents or “snowbirds” chances are you c...
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