Any time a passenger gets into a boat, there is a danger of something going seriously wrong. Whether it be some problem with the boat itself, or the risk of colliding with a stationary object or another vessel, boating has...
Continue reading →
Florida Appellate Court Clarifies What Constitutes “Fraud on the Court,” Reversing the Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Car Accident Lawsuit
Earlier this month, 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...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
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...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Florida Appellate Court Determines Water Company May Be Liable for Condition of Pavement Surrounding In-Ground Valve
Earlier this month, 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...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
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 and ending on June 30, 2020....
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
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,...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
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...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
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...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Determining Fault in Florida Chain-Reaction Motor Vehicle Accidents
Determining who is at fault in a Florida car accident is not always as straightforward as it may seem. While some accidents involve a clear error on the part of one driver, other accidents present a much more difficult situation....
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Florida Courts Continue to Invalidate Improperly Executed Arbitration Contracts in Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases
Earlier this month, the District Court of Appeal for Florida’s Second District issued a written opinion in a nursing home negligence case. The issue the court had to decide was whether the arbitration clause that was signed by the deceased resident’s...
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
