All drivers have a duty to operate their motor vehicles in Florida in a careful and prudent manner under the circumstances. This duty extends to everyone, including to police officers driving police cars, whether or not they are responding to...
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Florida Driver’s Van Hit by Fallen Metal from Overpass
If an individual suffers damages due to the actions of another person, the individual may be entitled to compensation for injuries and other damages. This is regardless of whether the at-fault person was acting with the intent to cause harm...
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Appellate Opinion Discusses Florida’s Reverse Dram Shop Liability Statute
Earlier this month, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a Florida drunk driving case requiring the court to interpret the state’s reverse dram shop liability statute. The court was tasked with determining whether the plaintiff presented sufficient evidence...
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Florida Appellate Court Determines Conflicting Evidentiary Rulings Unfairly Hurt Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Case
Earlier this month, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal issued a written opinion in a Florida personal injury case brought by a former smoker who had developed lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The plaintiff’s case was filed...
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The Two Tests Florida Courts Apply When Hearing Product Liability Cases
When someone is injured while using a product, that person is entitled to file a product liability case against the manufacturer of the allegedly dangerous product to seek compensation for their injuries. In most cases, the injured party will not...
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Florida Children Exposed to Toxic Gas at Indoor Pool
Premises liability claims are lawsuits brought against a property owner who negligently fails to keep their property in a safe condition, violating a duty of care owed to the plaintiff. Premises liability describes a broad range of cases, extending from slip-and-fall accidents...
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Appellate Court Permits Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Case to Proceed Toward Trial, Rejecting Defendant’s Medical Release Waiver
Earlier this month, an appellate court in Florida issued a written opinion in a medical malpractice case that was brought by a patient who was seriously injured during a surgery that was performed by the defendant doctor. Prior to the surgery,...
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Legal Issues Involving the Use of Self-Driving Cars in Florida
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
Last month, 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...
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