With the number of traffic accidents on Florida’s roads, there is plenty of blame to go around. Accidents do not discriminate, they are caused by and victimize all ages, races, and sexes. But whether the reputation is earned or unfair, the fact is that many Floridians seem to believe that the elderly have special issues when it come to motor …
Use Common Sense When Operating Lawn Mowers and Lawn Cars
We tend to think of the items in our household as being generally safe. We often do not give much thought to the potential dangers of household item use, misuse, or what could happen if those products are defective or malfunction. At the risk of being dramatic, many of us keep a large piece of motorized equipment in our homes …
Does Florida Need Tougher Driving Laws?
We talk often about Florida’s motor vehicle laws. How do Florida driving laws compare with those of other states? Do they need to be tougher? It is probably best to compare Florida with states that have a similar population, such as New York (where many Florida drivers come from) and California. Like those states, we have a large number of …
Florida’s Motorcycle Helmet Laws are There for Your Safety
Although riding a motorcycle in Florida can be done safely, it is almost common knowledge that riding a motorcycle carries some inherent risks and dangers. It is also well known that head injuries are among the most serious and potentially fatal, and that motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of head trauma. With those basic facts in place, you may …
Common Airports Accidents Can Raise Unique Legal Questions
We often do not think about it being the case, but our airports can be a haven for potential personal injuries. Between people in a rush, crowds, food service operations, and equipment and luggage clogging up walkways, getting injured while in an airport is a more common occurrence than you may think. Injuries sustained at an airport can bring up …
Understanding Who is Liable in Drownings and Pool-Related Injuries
In many of our homes, accessible to almost anybody who comes in, is a condition that could be considered inherently dangerous and even deadly to those unprepared for it. We are referring to residential pools, which not only present a drowning danger, but often are left unsupervised and not fenced off. Anyone from young children to adults who can not …
Laws Protect Florida’s Elderly From Abuse and Neglect
Our elderly population constitutes one of our greatest resources. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable, as are the goods and services they use which fuel our local economy. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most vulnerable members of our society when it comes to injury and, sadly, abuse. Elderly Abuse Laws When we talk of elderly abuse, we are …
Understanding Boating Laws
Most of us are well aware of the dangers of driving a car under the influence, or of the dangers that others may present to us when they drive impaired or distracted. Most of us mind all of the traffic laws and do whatever we can to stay safe behind the wheel. Many Florida residents seem to forget the safety …
Brill & Rinaldi, The Law Firm Celebrating 6 Years Of Business
The 4th of July is a special day in our country’s history. It is the day that the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by Congress, signifying the birth of our nation. It is especially important to all of us here at Brill & Rinaldi, The Law Firm, for another reason, too: It is also the day, six years ago, …
Summer and Youth Sports: Recognizing Liability When a Child is Injured
As summer comes, the weather starts to become ideal for summer sports, especially when it comes to our kids. Whether it’s youth athletic leagues, summer sports camps, or school athletic team summer practices, more and more kids will engage in summer organized leagues and sports. And with those sports come the natural risk of injury. Certainly, injury is inherent in …