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When a spouse is injured or killed as a result of negligence, spouses and in some cases other dependents are granted the opportunity to seek compensation for loss of services from their loved one in the form of a claim for loss of consortium. Beyond the marital sexual relationship, what is argued is the lossContinue reading “5th DCA: Loss of Consortium Claim Survives Death of Plaintiff”

In Florida, injured parties have a limited amount of time during which they can file a lawsuit to seek compensation. The amount of time they have varies based on the type of allegation. For example, Florida Statute 95.11 holds general negligence claims must be filed within four years of the incident. Meanwhile, wrongful death andContinue reading “E.Y. v. United States – Statute of Limitations Tolled in Some Cases”

Fourth of July weekend is one of the deadliest weekends of the year. The National Safety Council predicted that there would be 385 deaths and 41,200 injuries that took place over the weekend. Accidental deaths caused by car crashes, swimming and boating accidents, or fireworks accounted for the majority of deaths in 2013. While aContinue reading “Fourth of July Weekend Has Highest Rate of Accidental Deaths”

Our Broward Injury lawyers wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. This holiday weekend, people will be out in force celebrating our nation’s independence. Of course, the many beautiful beaches will be a huge attraction. People will be swimming or riding personal watercraft close to shore, while others headContinue reading “Teen Accidents Category Archives”

Our Broward Injury lawyers wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. This holiday weekend, people will be out in force celebrating our nation’s independence. Of course, the many beautiful beaches will be a huge attraction. People will be swimming or riding personal watercraft close to shore, while others headContinue reading “Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July Weekend”

Consumers have the right to be confident that when they purchase food products from the grocery store – items that will be served to themselves and their families – that those products will be safe. Unfortunately, food manufacturers are not as careful at protecting the public’s health and welfare as they are at protecting theirContinue reading “Massey v. Conagra Foods – Dangerous Food Product Case Goes Forward”

One of the key elements in any Coral Springs personal injury lawsuit is determining what duty the defendant owed to the plaintiff. From there, it can be determined whether that duty was breached and whether that breach was the proximate cause of injury. In many cases, this is a straightforward matter. For example, a driverContinue reading “England v. Brianas – Domestic Violence Victim Had No Duty to Reveal Past”

In a case that holds relevance for drunk driving victims in Florida, a state surrounded by water, the Texas Supreme Court refused to apply federal maritime law to a drunk driving case involving a person who became intoxicated while aboard a boat. Our Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident lawyers are hopeful the impact of theContinue reading “Schlumberger Tech. Corp. v. Arthey – Federal Maritime Law Not Applicable in Drunk Driving Case”

It’s not uncommon for a plaintiff in a personal injury action to be asked to submit to an independent medical examination by the defense. Don’t let the term “independent” fool you; the doctor is not impartial and is not your friend. Still, it’s often a necessary element to ensure fairness in civil litigation. Denying aContinue reading “Limitations on Independent Medical Exams Explored in Goicochea v. Lopez”

Adults who serve alcohol to minors or allow underage drinkers to imbibe on their property need to understand that in Florida, they might be held liable for any resulting injuries. Hollywood injury lawyers are aware of many cases in which parents hosted parties where underage drinking took place, followed by a crash, followed by aContinue reading “Stafford v. Roadway – Allowing Minors to Drink Alcohol Never Pays”