Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Contributory Negligence
Governor Ron Desantis recently passed sweeping tort reform legislation that will impact future Florida personal injury lawsuits. Among the numerous provisions of the new law, the legislation addresses instances in which a plaintiff’s injuries were caused, in part, by their own negligence. Prior to this legislation, Florida operated on a system of pure comparative… Read More »
Wife Sues After Husband is Beaten to Death in Custody
Law enforcement wrongful deaths are among the most popular now in the news media. It may be that we are seeing the problem for the first time, acknowledging the problem for the first time, and that the role law enforcement plays in society is being viewed more critically than it has in the past…. Read More »
Estate Sues After 55+ Resident Killed by Gator
A resident in a 55+ gated community was killed while tending her garden after an alligator attacked her. Her estate has since filed a lawsuit against the gated community on the grounds of negligent security. While rare, non-humans can work their way into a negligent security lawsuit. While you cannot sue an alligator, you… Read More »
Family of Man Who Died in Jail Files Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail after being denied medical services has filed a lawsuit against the county and related parties. According to the suit, the man had an ulcer that went untreated, ultimately resulting in his death. The lawsuit names, as defendants, the private medical partners that provide… Read More »
The Standard Of Care In Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases are not like general negligence lawsuits, such as car accidents or slip/fall cases. Medical malpractice cases are subject to a “professional” standard that is different from the duty of ordinary care that the public is expected to operate under. Instead of determining whether or not an outcome was avoidable with ordinary… Read More »
Woman Awarded $6.5 Million For Stillborn Baby
Giving birth to a baby that is dead, or stillborn, is every expectant parent’s worst nightmare. As excited parents-to-be, we all expect that our pregnancy, labor, and delivery will go well. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes thing go wrong, tragically causing the baby to suffer a serious injury or even death…. Read More »
Plastic Surgery Medical Malpractice
While many people are, understandably, scared of surgery, some choose to go under the knife in the name of looking good. They may want to get rid of excess fat and wrinkles as they get older; or maybe they want a face that defies age. Some common plastic surgery procedures include breast augmentations, nose… Read More »
Preventing Slips And Falls In The Summer
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, people tend to begin spending more time outdoors. This, in turn, can lead to an increase in the occurrence of slip and fall incidents during the summer months. There are many things that can cause slips and falls in the summer. Poor footwear is a common issue. People… Read More »
Common Types Of Car Accidents
Florida’s roadways are notorious for their heavy traffic. It is therefore imperative that Florida drivers remain alert at all times. However, even the most vigilant driver may find themselves involved in an accident with little to no warning. Collision between vehicle can occur in many different ways, but the following are some of the… Read More »
Doctor Accused Of 94 Sexual Assaults In Utah
A judge has dismissed a case filed by the patients of a Utah doctor who accused the doctor of sexual assault during physical exams. According to the lawsuit, one BYU student claims that she was preparing for her wedding night by going on birth control for the first time. She says the doctor began… Read More »
