The owner of a property (“premises”) who has reason to expect crime on its property has a legal obligation to deter and prevent criminals from committing crimes against others on the property. When property owners fail in this duty, due to the result of inadequate security and lighting, crimes like murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and […]
Dangerous Product Recalled: What to Do if You Own A Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Most people love the idea of brand new technology, but sometimes the early adopters have to deal with severe defects in the products. This is very much the case for users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, which was released to US customers on August 19, 2016. Stories broke out about the original product […]
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Stay Safe! How to Prepare for a Hurricane
It’s still hurricane season, and while we are not directly in the path of Hurricane Matthew we will be getting some rough weather this week. At this point, you should ask yourself if you and your loved ones are fully prepared for the days ahead. Keep in mind that you can never be too ready […]
How to Preserve Evidence from Your Accident
When we slip and fall, get in a car accident, or injured by a defective product, usually the first thing on our minds is calling 911 or contacting our insurance, not collecting evidence from the scene of our accident. Sharing relevant information and physical evidence during your personal injury claim is very important if […]
Victims of Drunk Driving
Unfortunately, accidents involving drunk drivers happen frequently in Florida. To discourage intoxication behind the wheel, Florida law offers extensive protection and rights for victims of drunk driving accidents and DUI related injuries. Many civil DUI cases involve two components: An auto accident claim in which the victim of the accident can fight for compensation […]
Negligent Security Claims
When you drop your child off at daycare, visit a school or stay at a hotel, you expect your family to be safe from crime. Likewise, most of us trust our bosses to maintain our protection when we are on the job. But what happens when you suffer a loss or injury on someone else’s property […]
Amusement Park Accidents
One of the greatest joys of childhood is visiting an amusement park. Most of us expect bursts of adrenaline, bright lights and delicious smells, but few of us think twice about the potential safety and maintenance hazards of the park. Even as we glide through the air, we are not too concerned about risks because we […]
Foodborne Illness
You finish enjoying a delicious dinner with your family, when a few hours later you start to feel nauseous. Your temperature has skyrocketed, and throughout the night you experience vomiting and diarrhea. While lying in bed, you think back on what you ate the previous day and suspect that you might have been food poisoned. […]
Pedestrian-Vehicular Accidents
How often do pedestrian accidents occur? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 445 people will be hospitalized for traffic-related pedestrian injuries in the next 24 hours. And every 2 hours, on average, one pedestrian life is lost due to vehicle injuries. Miscommunication between walkers and drivers causes […]
How Long Will It Take to Settle Your Personal Injury Claim?
What if you have a personal injury case, and you don’t want it to drag on for years? You might wonder whether you can just settle your case fast even if you have to accept less money to do it. The answer is that you can. As a general rule, you can settle any personal […]
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