Last year, a Tesla car equipped with auto-pilot technology was involved in a fatal accident with a semi-truck. According to news reports released shortly after the accident, the car was traveling straight on the highway when a semi-truck pulled out...
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The Dangers of Inexperienced Drivers on Florida Roads
Like any other activity, safely driving a motor vehicle is something that requires practice. Whether it be remembering the rules of the road, or the muscle memory needed to safely operate the gas and brake pedals, operating a motor vehicle...
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Florida Court Discusses and Limits “Assumption of the Risk” Doctrine
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals issued a written opinion in a premises liability case brought by a man who tripped and fell on an unsecured cord while rehearsing with a church band. The court had to determine if the plaintiff’s...
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Fraud Clarified in Car Accident Case
A Florida appellate court issued a written opinion in a car accident case that was brought by a man who was rear-ended by a truck while he was stopped on the highway. The case required the court to determine if...
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Florida Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run DUI Accident, Several Others Injured
Late last month, a suspected drunk driver hit and killed one Florida teen and injured several others in a hit-and-run accident. According to a local news report, the accident occurred in Polk County, near the intersection of Allegheny Road and...
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Pavement Liability Case Against Water Company
A Florida appellate court issued a written opinion in a premises liability case brought by a woman who tripped on a water valve while walking on a public road. The appeal resulted from a lower court decision finding that the...
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Attorney Anika Milian Named to the Florida Bar Editorial Board
Attorney Anika Milian was selected to be part of the Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board standing committee of the Florida Bar. She will serve a term of three years beginning on July 1, 2017. Members of this committee advise and...
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Determining the Liability of Children for Accidents in Florida
In general, a child’s actions are not judged by the same standard as an adult. The liability a minor may face varies from state to state. In fact, some states define liability based on a child’s age. Under Florida law,...
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Determining Liability in Florida Left-Turn Accidents
While there are many causes of Florida car accidents, one of the more common driving errors motorists make is misjudging the time they have to complete a left turn when another vehicle is approaching. Indeed, by some estimates, almost one-third...
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Florida Appellate Court Reverses Lower Court’s Decision, Allowing Premises Liability Case To Proceed to Trial
The Second District Court of Appeals recently issued a written opinion in a premises liability case, reversing a lower court’s ruling that had dismissed the plaintiff’s lawsuit based on a lack of evidence that the defendant knew or should have...
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