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Unless you have been involved in a high stakes injury trial, you are probably unfamiliar with the terms “remittitur” and “additur.” They aren’t common knowledge, but they can have a substantial impact on any personal injury lawsuit. In Florida, remittitur and additur come into play after the jury has rendered a verdict. Either side canContinue reading “Trucking Accidents Category Archives”

When an employee causes injury to someone else in the course and scope of employment, their employer can be held vicariously liable for those injuries. The legal doctrine is called respondeat superior, which is Latin for, “Let the master answer.”  Of course, an employer could also be found directly liable as well for things likeContinue reading “Premise Liability Category Archives — Page 2 of 5”

When an employee causes injury to someone else in the course and scope of employment, their employer can be held vicariously liable for those injuries. The legal doctrine is called respondeat superior, which is Latin for, “Let the master answer.”  Of course, an employer could also be found directly liable as well for things likeContinue reading “Tech Firm Sued for Florida Personal Injury at Store”

When an employee causes injury to someone else in the course and scope of employment, their employer can be held vicariously liable for those injuries. The legal doctrine is called respondeat superior, which is Latin for, “Let the master answer.”  Of course, an employer could also be found directly liable as well for things likeContinue reading “accident attorney Tag Archives”

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that “Stand Your Ground” immunity granted in criminal cases cannot be automatically transferred to civil cases filed in response to the same incident.  The standard of proof in a criminal case – beyond a reasonable doubt – differs from that in a civil case – the preponderance of theContinue reading “Personal Injury Category Archives — Page 4 of 12”

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that “Stand Your Ground” immunity granted in criminal cases cannot be automatically transferred to civil cases filed in response to the same incident.  The standard of proof in a criminal case – beyond a reasonable doubt – differs from that in a civil case – the preponderance of theContinue reading “Stand Your Ground Immunity Not Transferable From Criminal to Civil Cases, Florida Justices Rule”

A fatal construction accident has spurred a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the worker’s widow against the property owner and two subcontractors in California.  The incident highlights the fact that not only is construction work extremely dangerous, but that workers and their families may have options in addition to workers’ compensation to pursue damages. AlthoughContinue reading “construction accident attorney Tag Archives”

A fatal construction accident has spurred a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the worker’s widow against the property owner and two subcontractors in California.  The incident highlights the fact that not only is construction work extremely dangerous, but that workers and their families may have options in addition to workers’ compensation to pursue damages. AlthoughContinue reading “construction injury Tag Archives”

A fatal construction accident has spurred a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the worker’s widow against the property owner and two subcontractors in California.  The incident highlights the fact that not only is construction work extremely dangerous, but that workers and their families may have options in addition to workers’ compensation to pursue damages. AlthoughContinue reading “Fatal Construction Accident Fall Spurs Wrongful Death Lawsuit”

Council members for the City of Fort Myers have agreed to pay $40,000 to avoid further litigation involving the family of a 20-year-old man who was fatally shot at a Halloween-themed event downtown two years ago.  The News-Press reports the city hoped to avoid the continuation of a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit, by settlingContinue reading “injury lawsuit Tag Archives”