Personal injury cases can involve delving into different fields that are often out of the expertise of an attorney or the understanding of the average juror. Injury cases can involve in-depth analysis of machinery, of standard processes or procedures in highly specialized industries, building codes, or medicine. You can not prove a mistake was made in a surgery without understanding …
Proper Procedure is Necessary to Make Medical Malpractice Claims
If you listen to the media, you may think that suing a doctor for malpractice is as easy as filing a lawsuit and collecting your money. The public seems to have a perception that these are easy cases, where victims are awarded millions of dollars for dubious claims (or even that too much money is awarded even for legitimate claims …
Unique Issues in School Liability for Injuries to Students
When we send our kids to school, we entrust our most vulnerable family members to the care and supervision of others. We generally trust schools and school boards to create a safe environment for our kids that is free from dangers and risk of injury, but as in most situations, accidents can and do occur. This is especially true in …
When is a School Liable for Injuries to Student Athletes?
For many, being a student athlete is one of the most rewarding aspects of their school experience. School athletics can teach our children discipline, hard work, teamwork and leadership. It is certainly reasonable to think that when a student plays scholastic sports, they are playing under the auspice of a responsible, safety-focused entity. In fact, in many cases school boards …
Horse and Equine Injuries: Who is Liable and When?
When we think of Florida recreation, we often think of things like boating, golfing, cycling, or swimming. But there is a large population in the state that participates in equine-related activities. Our climate and ample regions of open farmland make Florida a prime area for the raising and enjoyment of horses, and recreation related to them. Inherent Dangers to Equine …
Who is Liable When Self-Driving Cars Crash?
Law can sometimes be slow to catch up to technology. The rights of businesses and parties are often left to judges and juries that may not have full understanding of new technologies that the general public may not even fully understand. If you search “cell phones and the constitution” online you will find that criminal laws are still trying to …
Hotel and Amusement Park Liability for Pool Injuries
We have previously written about the safety precautions necessary for residential pools, and about how important it is for homeowners to observe basic safety standards, given the inherent dangers of a residential pool. We also discussed the many laws that detail how securely a residential pool and its surrounding areas must be kept, laws that exist to safeguard not just …
Pokemon Go Accidents and Liability Issues
Pokemon Go is everywhere. The app is now known throughout the world and has become one of the most downloaded and used mobile games ever. The uniqueness of its interface has brought a new set of questions and problems to the public consciousness, and although there are no major legal issues that have come into play yet, the spate of …
Elder on Elder Abuse: Nursing Home Liability
When our loved ones get older, and they get to the point that they are no longer able to care for themselves, we often have to make the emotional decision to place them in a nursing home or assisted living facility. That decision can be hard enough on its own, but when loved ones are abused, neglected, or mistreated while …
Amusement Park Accidents and Liability
Amusement parks and theme parks are supposed to be places to let go, enjoy yourself, and have fun. In Florida, they also serve as major fuel to our economy. You may find it odd that despite the millions of people who visit these parks each year, you rarely hear about incidents or accidents taking place there. Amusement park accidents do …