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Call 800-753-5529 to get a free consultation today! - [Alcohol Consumption Can Result in Liability](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/alcohol-consumption-can-result-liability-florida-residents-may-protect-others/) - Learn about the potential liability that alcohol consumption can result in & how you can protect yourself. Trust Cecere Santana for insights on issues in FL. - [Claims Against Florida Public Entities Are Subject to Strict Notice Requirements](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/claims-florida-public-entities-subject-strict-notice-requirements/) - Explore our blog to learn about the specific rules & procedures involved in filing a claim against a public entity in FL. Contact us for more information! - [Can You Sue After Signing a Liability Waiver in Florida?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/can-you-still-make-a-claim-after-signing-a-liability-release-waiver/) - Recently, a state appellate court issued an opinion in a Florida personal injury case involving an accident that occurred on the Daytona International Speedway. The case required the court to determine whether the plaintiff was prevented from pursuing a claim against the Speedway based on a release of liability waiver she had signed before the - [The Lasting Effects of Serious Auto Accident Injuries](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/lasting-effects-serious-auto-accident-injuries/) - After being involved in a serious car accident, physical recovery is often first and foremost on an accident victim’s mind. However, even after the initial stages of physical recovery are complete, the lasting effects of serious trauma to the body are not likely to ever go away. Whether an accident victim sustains such serious harm that - [Coral Springs DUI Crash Involving Maserati Leads to Arrest](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/maserati-involved-in-an-alleged-drunk-driving-accident-in-coral-springs/) - A Maserati crash in Coral Springs leads to a DUI arrest. Find out what happened and the legal consequences at Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Kills Six, Sparks Safety Concerns](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/pedestrian-bridge-florida-international-university-collapses-resulting-six-fatalities/) - The FIU pedestrian bridge collapse took six lives. Read about the legal aftermath and ongoing cases at Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Miami Car Crash Leaves One Dead, Seven Injured in Tragic Wreck](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/one-killed-and-seven-hospitalized-in-tragic-miami-car-accident/) - A deadly Miami car crash leaves one dead and seven hospitalized. Follow the latest case updates with Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Miami Officer Hit on I-95 While Assisting at Crash Scene](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/officer-struck-on-the-side-of-i-95-near-miami-while-responding-to-an-accident/) - A Miami officer was hit while responding to an accident on I-95. Read about the legal implications at Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [NFL Admits Connection Between Football and CTE, Raises Player Safety Concerns](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/nfl-spokesperson-acknowledges-link-football-cte/) - The NFL acknowledges the link between football and CTE. See how this impacts player safety and lawsuits. Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law has the latest. - [New Details on Boating Accident Tied to Miami Beach Nightclub Owner](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/more-information-released-regarding-boating-accident-involving-miami-beach-nightclub-mogul/) - New details emerge on a boating crash involving a Miami Beach nightclub mogul. Get the latest updates with Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Miami Teen Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Suspect](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-teen-killed-in-hit-and-run-accident-driver-still-eluding-police/) - A Miami teen was killed in a hit-and-run, and the driver is still missing. Follow the ongoing investigation at Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Miami Lakes Car Crash Leaves Three Dead, Investigation Ongoing](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-lakes-car-accident-claims-three-lives-earlier-this-month/) - A tragic Miami Lakes car accident took three lives. Stay informed on the latest legal developments at Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Florida Keys DUI Arrest Involves Miami-Dade School Teacher](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-dade-school-teacher-arrested-dui-florida-keys/) - A Miami-Dade teacher was arrested for DUI in the Florida Keys. See what this means for their future with Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Miami-Dade Commissioner Arrested for DUI, Claims Innocence in Court](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-dade-commissioner-arrested-for-dui-pleads-not-guilty/) - A Miami-Dade Commissioner faces DUI charges but pleads not guilty. Stay updated on the legal battle with Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Martin County Football Coach Dies in Fatal Early-Morning Car Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/martin-county-football-coach-killed-in-early-morning-accident/) - A Martin County football coach tragically lost his life in an early morning crash. Get the latest details from Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Workplace Injury Victim Secures $5 Million Settlement for Construction Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/man-injured-workplace-injury-recovers-5-million-settlement-offer/) - A workplace injury victim secures a $5M settlement. Learn how this case sets a precedent for work injury claims. Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law has the insights. - [Little League Association Found Not To Be Liable for Injury Occurring on Baseball Field](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/little-league-association-found-not-liable-injury-occurring-baseball-field/) - A court ruled that a Little League association is not liable for a baseball field injury. Find out what this means for similar cases with Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law. - [Court Overturns Zero-Dollar Award in Car Accident Case, Grants New Compensation](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/jury-finds-defendant-fault-issues-zero-dollar-award-car-accident-case-court-increases-award-lieu-new-trial/) - A court overturns a jury's zero-dollar award in a car accident case. See how this decision impacts future claims. Cecere Santana, Attorneys at Law has the details. - [Johnson & Johnson Faces Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuits Over Product Liability](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/johnson-johnson-hit-several-multi-million-dollar-lawsuits/) - Following a fatal high-speed crash, a Tamarac man faces homicide charges, underscoring the severe consequences of reckless driving. Legal perspectives from Cecere Santana. - [Insurer Liable for Injuries in School Bus Third-Party Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/insurer-determined-responsible-victims-injuries-school-bus-accident-involving-third-party/) - In a notable case, an insurer was held responsible for injuries a victim sustained in a school bus accident involving a third party. Case details at Cecere Santana. - [Report: Florida Drivers Ranked Worst in the Nation](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/industry-report-claims-florida-worst-drivers-country/) - A recent industry report identifies Florida as having the nation's worst drivers, based on various traffic safety metrics. Discover the implications with Cecere Santana. - [Bar Liability in Florida Drunk Driving Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/in-drunk-driving-accidents-bar-may-also-be-responsible/) - Bars and alcohol-serving venues in Florida may bear legal responsibility in drunk driving incidents under specific conditions. Find out more with Cecere Santana. - [Dram Shop Laws: Aiding Accident Victims’ Financial Recovery](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/dram-shop-laws-may-help-accident-victims-seek-financial-recovery/) - Florida's dram shop laws enable accident victims to seek financial recovery from establishments serving alcohol to at-fault individuals. Explore your options with Cecere Santana. - [Plaintiff’s Negligence Impact on Florida Injury Damages](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-negligence-can-reduce-total-available-damages-florida-injury-cases/) - In Florida injury cases, a plaintiff's own negligence can reduce the damages awarded. Understand how comparative fault laws affect your claim with Cecere Santana. - [Tamarac Man Charged with Homicide After High-Speed Crash](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/homicide-charges-filed-against-tamarac-man-after-high-speed-crash/) - Following a fatal high-speed crash, a Tamarac man faces homicide charges, underscoring the severe consequences of reckless driving. Legal perspectives from Cecere Santana. - [$1.4 Billion Settlement in Hip Replacement Recall](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/hip-replacement-recall-leads-1-4-billion-settlement/) - A significant hip replacement recall has resulted in a $1.4 billion settlement, offering compensation to affected patients. Learn about your rights with Cecere Santana. - [Court Denies Hardware Store’s Summary Judgment Motion](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/hardware-stores-motion-for-summary-judgment-denied-in-recent-florida-premises-liability-case/) - A Florida court denied a hardware store's motion for summary judgment in a premises liability case, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. Insights from Cecere Santana. - [Authorities Investigate Missouri Duck Boat Tragedy](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/government-begins-probe-into-missouri-duck-boat-accident-that-killed-17-passengers/) - Authorities are probing the tragic Missouri duck boat accident that claimed 17 lives, examining safety protocols and compliance. Updates provided by Cecere Santana. - [Federal Investigation into Fatal Florida Tesla Crash](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/government-agency-opens-investigation-following-fatal-florida-tesla-accident/) - A federal agency has launched an investigation into a fatal Tesla accident in Florida, focusing on autonomous driving concerns. Details available at Cecere Santana. - [Community Aids in Capturing Broward Hit-and-Run Suspects](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/good-samaritans-help-find-hit-run-suspects-broward/) - In Broward County, proactive citizens have assisted in locating hit-and-run suspects, showcasing community impact on justice. Read more with Cecere Santana. - [Navigating Workers’ Comp vs. Personal Injury in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-workplace-accidents-workers-compensation-or-a-personal-injury-lawsuit/) - Navigating Florida workplace accidents: decide between workers' compensation and personal injury lawsuits to secure rightful compensation. Get guidance from Cecere Santana. - [Supreme Court Evaluates Hit-and-Run Liability Issues](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-weighs-hit-run-liability/) - The Florida Supreme Court is deliberating on hit-and-run liability complexities, potentially reshaping future legal proceedings. Stay informed with Cecere Santana. - [Court Upholds Strict Liability Verdict Amidst Objection Delay](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-upholds-strict-liability-verdict-based-on-defendants-failure-to-immediately-object-to-inconsistent-verdict/) - A recent ruling emphasizes the importance of timely objections to inconsistent verdicts in strict liability cases. Understand the implications with Cecere Santana. - [Florida Court Overturns Defendant-Friendly Discovery Rule](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-strikes-burdensome-defendant-friendly-discovery-rule-recent-medical-malpractice-case/) - The Florida Supreme Court has struck down a defendant-friendly discovery rule in medical malpractice cases, impacting litigation statewide. Learn more with Cecere Santana. - [Florida Medical Malpractice Jury Instructions](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-holds-medical-malpractice-plaintiff-entitled-favorable-jury-instruction-evidence-suggests-foreign-object-left-plaintiffs-body/) - Foreign objects left in patients' bodies lead to jury instruction cases. Cecere Santana reviews medical malpractice plaintiff rights in Florida. - [Florida Supreme Court Holds Accident Victim’s Future Medical Payments Through Medicare and Medicaid Not Admissible at Trial](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-holds-accident-victims-future-medical-payments-through-medicare-and-medicaid-not-admissible-at-trial/) - Florida Supreme Court rules Medicare and Medicaid evidence inadmissible at trial. Cecere Santana analyzes this decision's effect on injury cases. - [Amendment 7 Impact on Florida Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-clarifies-scope-amendment-7-recent-personal-injury-case/) - Florida Supreme Court clarifies Amendment 7 in personal injury cases. Cecere Santana explains how this impacts access to medical records in lawsuits. - [Florida Street Crossing Accident Insights](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-student-killed-crossing-street-raises-question-fault/) - Fatal street crossing accident in Florida sparks questions of fault. Cecere Santana provides insights into determining liability in pedestrian accidents. - [Florida Medical Malpractice Time Limits](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-cases/) - Medical malpractice cases in Florida have strict time limits. Cecere Santana highlights statute limitations and your rights to pursue justice. - [Hit-and-Run Cases Involving Athletes in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-state-football-player-involved-hit-run-accident/) - A Florida football player's hit-and-run incident brings legal concerns. Cecere Santana discusses accident accountability and legal representation. - [Victims’ Rights in Roller Coaster Incidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-roller-coaster-derails-what-are-the-victims-rights/) - Roller coaster derailment in Florida raises victims' rights questions. Cecere Santana outlines legal steps for compensation after amusement park accidents. - [DUI Manslaughter Sentences in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-residents-convicted-of-dui-manslaughter-see-widely-varying-sentences-accident-victims-families-have-effect/) - DUI manslaughter sentences in Florida vary widely. Cecere Santana reviews the impact on victims' families and legal outcomes in these tragic cases. - [Florida Ranked Worst State To Be Involved in an Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-ranked-worst-state-involved-accident/) - Florida's top spot for traffic accidents reveals safety challenges. Cecere Santana explores factors leading to this ranking and potential legal recourse. - [Motorcyclist Safety Concerns in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-one-dangerous-states-motorcyclists/) - Motorcyclists face dangers on Florida roads. Cecere Santana examines why Florida ranks as one of the most hazardous states for riders. Stay informed. - [Florida Trooper Accident Legal Analysis](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-driver-hits-state-trooper-responding-accident/) - A state trooper was struck in Florida. Cecere Santana reviews the legal aspects of accidents involving emergency responders. Find professional advice today. - [Agricultural Transportation Laws in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-crash-highlights-lack-enforcement-agricultural-transportation-laws/) - Florida's agricultural transportation law enforcement gaps pose risks. Cecere Santana sheds light on legal implications for accidents in this sector. - [Florida Court Upholds $1 Million Bad-Faith Verdict](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-upholds-1-million-bad-faith-verdict-insurance-company/) - A Florida court upheld a $1M bad faith verdict. Read Cecere Santana's breakdown of this significant ruling and its impact on insurance practices. - [Nursing Home Arbitration Cases in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-courts-continue-invalidate-improperly-executed-arbitration-contracts-nursing-home-abuse-neglect-cases/) - Florida nursing home arbitration contracts can impact abuse cases. See how courts address improperly executed agreements with Cecere Santana's expertise. - [Florida Landowner Liability Laws Explained](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-holds-landowner-can-be-liable-for-injuries-even-though-the-hazard-was-open-and-obvious/) - Understand Florida landowner liability laws with insights from Cecere Santana. Learn how open hazards could still lead to legal responsibility. Contact us for help. - [Jury to Decide Grocery Spill Knowledge in Court Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-holds-determination-of-whether-grocery-store-had-knowledge-of-spill-was-a-question-for-the-jury/) - The court rules plaintiff's comparative negligence is irrelevant in an intentional tort case. Detailed by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Jury to Decide Grocery Spill Knowledge](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-explains-a-plaintiffs-comparative-negligence-is-irrelevant-in-recent-intentional-tort-case/) - The court rules plaintiff's comparative negligence is irrelevant in an intentional tort case. Detailed by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Florida Court Discusses the Prohibition against Stacking Inferences in Recent Car Accident Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-discusses-the-prohibition-against-stacking-inferences-in-recent-car-accident-case/) - Florida court prohibits stacking inferences in a car accident case. Commentary by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Florida Court Discusses Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirement](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-discusses-medical-malpractice-pre-suit-requirement/) - Learn about pre-suit requirements for medical malpractice cases as discussed by a Florida court. Insights from Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Florida Court Discusses and Limits “Assumption of the Risk” Doctrine](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-discusses-limits-assumption-risk-doctrine/) - Florida court reviews the limits of the assumption of risk doctrine in legal cases. Cecere Santana Attorneys provides insights. - [Plaintiff Non-Compliance Not Dismissed](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-car-accident-plaintiffs-non-compliance-contractual-term-not-basis-dismissal-due-defendants-failure-object/) - Plaintiff's non-compliance is not grounds for dismissal due to the defendant's failure to object. Explained by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Nursing Home Negligence Arbitration Denied](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-refuses-enforce-arbitration-agreement-nursing-home-negligence-case/) - Florida appellate court rejects arbitration in a nursing home negligence case. Analysis from Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Pavement Liability Case Against Water Company](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-determines-water-company-may-liable-condition-pavement-surrounding-ground-valve/) - Water company liability for pavement conditions ruled by appellate court. Insights by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Florida Appellate Court Concludes Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Case Was Timely](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-concludes-medical-malpractice-plaintiffs-case-timely/) - Appellate court finds a medical malpractice case timely. Cecere Santana Attorneys explains the significance of this ruling. - [Fraud Clarified in Car Accident Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-clarifies-constitutes-fraud-court-reversing-dismissal-plaintiffs-car-accident-lawsuit/) - Florida appellate court clarifies fraud in a car accident case, reversing a previous dismissal. Details from Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Federal Court of Appeals Affirms $2.25 Million Verdict in Underinsured Motorist Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/federal-court-appeals-affirms-2-25-million-verdict-underinsured-motorist-case/) - A $2.25 million verdict upheld in an underinsured motorist case. Cecere Santana Attorneys shares what this means for similar cases. - [FDA Issues Essure Birth Control Warning](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/fda-declines-total-recall-essure-birth-control-implements-strict-warning-instead/) - FDA issues a strict warning for Essure birth control instead of a recall. Cecere Santana Attorneys reviews the impact on consumers. - [Fatal Left-Turn Accident in Coral Springs Claims One Man’s Life, Injures Two Others](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/fatal-left-turn-accident-coral-springs-claims-one-mans-life-injures-two-others/) - Learn about a fatal left turn accident in Coral Springs that claimed a life and injured others. Insights provided by Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Fatal Halloween Accident in Miami-Dade](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/fatal-halloween-accident-claims-one-miami-dade-mans-life-alcohol-may-be-a-factor/) - A fatal Halloween accident in Miami-Dade with alcohol suspected. Read about the case overview from Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [Driver in School Bus Crash that Killed Six Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Charges](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/driver-school-bus-crash-killed-six-arrested-vehicular-homicide-charges/) - A tragic school bus crash led to vehicular homicide charges. Cecere Santana Attorneys discusses the details and implications of this case. - [Understanding Statute of Limitations for Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/determining-statute-limitations-applies-personal-injury-cases/) - Have You Been Injured in a South Florida Accident? Understanding the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Florida is crucial. Cecere Santana can guide you through the process. - [Determining Fault in Florida Chain-Reaction Car Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/determining-fault-florida-chain-reaction-motor-vehicle-accidents/) - Have You Been Injured in a South Florida Car Accident? Determining fault in chain-reaction car accidents can be complex. Let Cecere Santana help navigate Florida car accident cases. - [Debate on Cell Phone Use While Driving Continues in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/debate-continues-cell-phone-use-driving/) - The debate on cell phone use while driving in Florida continues. Have You Been Injured in a Distracted Driving Accident?Learn about distracted driving laws and your legal options. - [Florida Turnpike Semi-Truck Crash Leaves Two Hospitalized](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/crash-involving-overturned-semi-truck-on-the-florida-turnpike-leaves-two-people-hospitalized/) - A semi-truck crash on the Florida Turnpike leaves two hospitalized. See how Cecere Santana helps victims of truck accidents. - [Lawsuit Filed for Motorist Injured by Escaped Farm Animal](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-permits-lawsuit-filed-motorist-injured-escaped-farm-animal/) - A motorist injured by an escaped farm animal can proceed with a lawsuit. The court determined that a sufficient link existed between the defendant's farm owner’s negligence. Read more. - [Student Covered by Parents’ Florida Insurance Policy](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-finds-student-attending-school-another-state-covered-parents-florida-insurance-policy/) - The plaintiff was involved in a car accident that was caused by another motorist who did not have insurance and filed a claim with her parent’s insurance policy, Read more. - [Volunteer Files Personal Injury Case Despite Accepted Risks](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-finds-plaintiffs-acceptance-of-risks-involved-in-volunteering-at-dog-park-does-not-prevent-her-from-filing-a-personal-injury-case/) - Despite accepting risks, a dog park volunteer successfully files a personal injury case. The court began its decision by noting Florida’s strict liability dog-bite statute. Read more. - [Court Broadly Defines “Health Care Provider,” Subjecting Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Case to Heightened Medical Malpractice Requirements](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-broadly-defines-health-care-provider-subjecting-plaintiffs-slip-fall-case-heightened-medical-malpractice-requirements/) - A court defines healthcare providers in a slip-and-fall case, heightening medical malpractice requirements. See the details at Cecere Santana Attorneys at Law. - [Court Adopts Continuing Treatment Doctrine in Malpractice Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-adopts-continuing-course-treatment-doctrine-medical-malpractice-case/) - Learn how the Continuing Course of Treatment Doctrine impacts medical malpractice cases in Florida. Cecere Santana can help. - [Coral Springs Motorcycle Accident Kills One, Injures One](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/coral-springs-motorcycle-accident-kills-one-injures-another/) - A Coral Springs motorcycle crash leaves one dead and another injured. Read the details, and ee how Cecere Santana can help in wrongful death cases. - [Construction Accident in Southeast Miami Leaves Two Workers Injured](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/construction-accident-southeast-miami-leaves-two-workers-injured/) - Two workers were injured in a Miami construction accident. Read the details, and learn how Cecere Santana helps those injured on the job. - [Cleaning Solution Unexpectedly Combusts Into Flames, Seriously Injuring Homeowner](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cleaning-solution-unexpectedly-combusts-flames-seriously-injuring-homeowner/) - A homeowner was seriously injured by a combusting cleaning solution. Read more, and how Cecere Santana can assist in personal injury cases like this. - [Cecere Santana Supports Operation Elf Toy Collection](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-joins-operation-elf-collect-toys-families-need/) - Cecere Santana partners with Operation Elf to collect toys for needy children this holiday season. Support local families today. - [Cecere Santana Joins Feeding South Florida Food Drive](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-joins-food-drive-with-feeding-south-florida/) - Cecere Santana joins Feeding South Florida to provide meals to those in need. Learn how the firm supports local communities. - [Case Filed by Casino Patron Injured While Boarding Free Shuttle Allowed to Proceed](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/case-filed-casino-patron-injured-boarding-free-shuttle-allowed-proceed/) - Attorneys at Cecere Santana Law Firm help a casino patron proceed with a case after a shuttle injury. Learn how our attorneys navigate complex personal injury cases for justice. - [Attorney Anika Milian Named to the Florida Bar Editorial Board](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorney-anika-milian-named-florida-bar-editorial-board/) - Attorney Anika Milian of Cecere Santana PA joins the Florida Bar Editorial Board. Discover how her leadership benefits our clients and the legal community. - [Arbitration Contracts in Florida Nursing Home Lawsuits](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/arbitration-contracts-in-florida-nursing-home-lawsuits/) - Arbitration in Florida nursing home lawsuits can be complex. Cecere Santana Attorneys break down what you need to know to protect your rights. - [Appellate Opinion Discusses Florida’s Reverse Dram Shop Liability Statute](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/appellate-opinion-discusses-floridas-reverse-dram-shop-liability-statute/) - Florida's Reverse Dram Shop Liability is explained by Cecere Santana, Attorneys at law. Understand how this law impacts you and what it means for your case. - [Air Bag Recall Lawsuits](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/air-bag-recall-may-lead-numerous-lawsuits-near-future/) - Airbag recalls could lead to significant lawsuits. Cecere Santana PA is ready to assist those affected. Learn more about your legal options. - [$9.3 million Verdict Awarded to Victim in Motorcycle Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/9-3-million-verdict-awarded-victim-motorcycle-accident/) - Cecere Santana's attorneys secured a $9.3 million verdict for a motorcycle accident victim. Learn more about this significant case and how we can help you. - [Cecere Santana, PA Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-pa-celebrates-15th-year-anniversary/) - Celebrate 15 years of legal excellence with Cecere Santana PA. Learn about our journey and dedication to serving our clients. Join us as we continue to make a difference. - [Driving Under the Influence Can Result in More Than Just Criminal Consequences](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/driving-influence-can-result-just-criminal-consequences/) - Driving under the influence can lead to criminal and civil liabilities. If injured by a drunk driver, learn how Cecere Santana Attorneys can help you seek justice. - [Can Parties Contract Around Default Statutes of Limitations in Florida Personal Injury Cases?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/can-parties-contract-around-default-statutes-of-limitations-in-florida-personal-injury-cases/) - Florida personal injury cases must adhere to specific procedural rules. Failure to comply can impact court jurisdiction. Learn more with Cecere Santana Attorneys. - [The Importance of Naming All Potentially Liable Parties in a Florida Car Accident Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/the-importance-of-naming-all-potentially-liable-parties-in-a-florida-car-accident-case/) - Learn how a Florida court addressed liability in a car accident within a residential community. The focus was on proximate cause and negligence. Read more at Cerere Santana. - [Attorneys at Cecere Santana Share Driving Tips for Teens to Prevent Fatal Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorneys-cecere-santana-share-driving-tips-teens-prevent-fatal-accidents/) - Teen driving deaths rose by 10%, marking the first increase in nearly a decade. Teenagers are 1.5 times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes. Read more at Cerere Santana. - [Primary Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/5-main-causes-of-motorcycle-crashes/) - Ride a motorcycle in Florida? Stay safe on the road by educating yourself about the top contributors to motorcycle accidents in the state. Read more from Cecere Santana. - [Establishing Liability in Florida Slip-and-Fall Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/establishing-liability-florida-slip-fall-cases/) - Slipped and fell in South Florida? Cecere Santana can help you recover compensation through premises liability lawsuits. Learn the key elements to prove your case. - [Importance of Preserving Evidence Needed for a Personal Injury Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/the-importance-of-preserving-relevant-evidence-in-florida-personal-injury-cases/) - Read about the critical role of preserving evidence in personal injury cases. Understand the specifics and ensure your case is handled with care. Learn more at Cecere Santana. - [Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, FL](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-hit-run-accidents/) - Get your legal advice from hit-and-run accidents in South Florida with Cecere Santana. Need a personal injury attorney? Contact us for a free consultation today. - [Auto Accident Deposition? What Happens Next?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/what-happens-after-car-accident-deposition/) - After a car accident and unsure of the next steps? Cecere Santana Attorneys at Law guide you through what to know. Contact us to get started. - [Pursuing Financial Compensation after a Florida DUI Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/pursuing-financial-compensation-after-a-florida-dui-accident/) - Over 700 fatal Florida car accidents yearly involve alcohol or drugs. Cecere Santana addresses the impact of impaired driving. Learn your rights. - [Can Someone Recover for Emotional Injuries After Witnessing a Florida Accident?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/can-someone-recover-emotional-injuries-witnessing-florida-accident/) - Facing severe anxiety from witnessing a Florida car accident? Cecere Santana helps you understand court recognition and your rights. Learn more. - [If Kids Trespass On My Property and Get Hurt, Am I Liable?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/if-someone-tresspasses-am-i-liable/) - We show you how Florida landowners can manage liability for uninvited kids on their property with Cecere Santana. Stay prepared, and avoid legal issues. - [Floriday Nursing Home Neglect Claims](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/nursing-home-neglect-claims-in-florida/) - Fight nursing home neglect in Florida with Cecere Santana. Get a free consultation today and see how we can support your loved ones. Contact us today. - [What to do after a Traumatic Car Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/traumatic-brain-injuries-after-car-accidents/) - Were you injured in a car accident due and now have trauma or PTSD? If so, call us at 800-753-5529 to speak with a personal injury attorney to get the compensation you deserve. - [Dangers of Falling Asleep While Driving on Florida Roads](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/the-dangers-of-drowsy-driving-on-florida-roads/) - Drowsy driving is a big risk and many people suffer injuries and worse from falling asleep while driving. Learn more about the dangers and statistics. - [Plaintiff’s Actions Deemed an “Intervening Cause” of Injuries, Resulting in Summary Judgment for Defendant](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-actions-deemed-intervening-cause-injuries-resulting-summary-judgment-defendant/) - In a negligence case, an appellate court issued a written opinion granting summary judgment to the defendant gas company. Learn about the ruling and its implications. - [Premises Liability Case Arising from Grocery Store Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Dismissed](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-premises-liability-case-arising-grocery-store-slip-fall-dismissed/) - The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion in a premises liability case. Learn about implications for similar cases from experienced premises liability lawyers. - [Example of a Product Liability Case Loss Based on “Speculative” Effect of Questionable Evidence](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiff-loses-appeal-product-liability-case-based-speculative-effect-questionable-evidence/) - Find out why a federal appellate court ruled that the plaintiff was not warranted a new trial despite questionable evidence admitted by the trial judge. - [Arbitration Agreements in Florida Personal Injury Lawsuits](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/arbitration-agreements-in-florida-personal-injury-lawsuits/) - Find out how the recent decision on an arbitration agreement affects personal injury lawsuits, and what role delegation clauses play in these types of suits. - [Court Findings of Golf Cart Accident Insurance Claim in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-finds-golf-cart-accident-covered-plaintiffs-insurance-policy/) - Learn about the court findings for a 2022 Florida case of a golf cart accident and the coverage for the accident under their insurance policy. - [Florida Jury Instructions: Product Liability Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-jury-instructions-product-liability-cases/) - Learn what to expect and what to do as a juror for cases in Florida. We break down the specifics of jury instructions for product liability cases - [How to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/7-tips-for-hiring-a-personal-injury-lawyer-in-florida/) - Tired of shopping around for a personal injury attorney? Check out these tips for finding the right attorney for you. Give us a call for a free consultation. - [Florida Court Motion for Substitution of Party After Defendant Dies](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-considers-a-case-discussing-the-substitution-of-a-party-after-the-named-defendant-died/) - Learn more about this Florida case where the court considered discussing the substitution of a party after the defendant died. Contact us to learn more today! - [Florida Appeals Court Allows Discovery Order of Accident Victim’s Cell Phone Records](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appeals-court-allows-discovery-order-accident-victims-cell-phone-records/) - Learn about this Florida appeals court case which allowed the discovery order of the victim's cell phone records. Contact Cecere Santana for more info today! - [What is an Additur and Remittitur?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/happens-jury-gets-wrong/) - What happens when the jury gets a case wrong? Learn about what options are available at Cecere Santana, PA! For more information, contact us today! - [Brain Injury More Common than Previously Thought in Professional Athletes](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/brain-injury-common-previously-thought-professional-athletes/) - Professional sports associations have come under fire in recent months for the undisclosed and minimized risks of traumatic brain injury and related conditions that can arise from participation in professional sports. These days, it seems that athletes should know the risks associated with participation in a professional sport, but that was not always the case. Even - [Cecere Santana Can Help with Hurricane Irma Property Insurance Claims](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-can-help-hurricane-irma-property-insurance-claims/) - Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc across much of South Florida last month, leaving many residents with the monumental task of rebuilding their lives in the wake of the storm. Some Floridians were lucky and were able to avoid the storm for the most part, making their transition to post-hurricane life smooth. However, for others, fallen trees, - [Cecere Santana can Help with Hurricane Irma Claims](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-can-help-hurricane-irma-claims/) - Hurricane Irma and Property Insurance Claims The aftermath of Hurricane Irma left many Floridians struggling to rebuild their lives. Some were fortunate enough to avoid significant property damage, but for others, the storm caused severe destruction to their homes. In the wake of such devastation, it's crucial to ensure that you have the proper insurance - [When Should I Hire a Lawyer After My Car Accident?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/why-hire-lawyer-after-car-accident/) - Cecere Santana has years of experience getting the compensation their clients deserve. If you need legal help, call today at 800-753-5529 for a free consultation. - [Girls Injured in 2014 Florida Parasailing Accident Reach Settlement Agreement](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/girls-injured-in-2014-florida-parasailing-accident-reach-settlement-agreement/) - Find out the details of the groundbreaking settlement reached by two seventeen-year-old girls who were seriously injured in a parasailing accident off the coast of Florida. - [Fatal Pompano Beach Boating Accident Claims One Man’s Life](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/fatal-pompano-beach-boating-accident-claims-one-mans-life/) - Updated: December 2022 Earlier this month in Pompano Beach, a boat accident involving two vessels resulted in one death and several serious injuries. According to one local news report, the fatal accident took place at around 8:20 in the evening on a Saturday in the Intercoastal Waterway. Evidently, the two vessels involved were traveling near the - [Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Accident in Doctor’s Examination Room Deemed Not To Be “Medical Malpractice” Lawsuit](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-slip-fall-accident-doctors-examination-room-deemed-not-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/) - Earlier this month, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a Florida premises liability lawsuit that arose after the plaintiff fell off an examination table in the defendant doctor’s office. Learn more at Cecere Santana, PA today! - [Tragic Fort Lauderdale Boating Accident Claims the Life of One Teen, Three Others Critically Injured](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/tragic-fort-lauderdale-boating-accident-claims-the-life-of-one-teen-three-others-critically-injured/) - Earlier this month on the Middle River near Fort Lauderdale, one teen was killed and several others injured when the boat they were riding in crashed into a cement bridge. Learn more at Cecere Santana, PA today! - [Miami Radio Personality DJ Laz Avoids Criminal Charges After Fatal Key Biscayne Boating Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-radio-personality-dj-laz-avoids-criminal-charges-after-fatal-key-biscayne-boating-accident/) - Prosecutors decided not to charge Lazaro “DJ Laz” Mendez, the host of a popular morning show on Miami’s Hits 97.3 radio station, with any crimes for his involvement in the May 2014 death of a 23-year-old man in the waters off Key Biscayne. Learn more at Cecere Santana today! - [Court Allows Case to Proceed Against Dog Owners for Injuries Caused by “Chasing”](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/court-allows-case-proceed-dog-owners-injuries-caused-chasing/) - An injury caused by dog chasing is proceeding in a Florida state appellate court. Find out more at Cecere Santana, PA or call 800-753-5529 to learn more! - [Corporate Negligence Lawsuit Results in $1.3 Million Plaintiff’s Verdict Following Shopping Cart Injury](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/corporate-negligence-lawsuit-results-1-3-million-plaintiffs-verdict-following-shopping-cart-injury/) - Learn more about this corporate negligence lawsuit out of Ohio after a shopping cart injury at Cecere Santana, PA. To schedule a free consultation, call us today! - [Cecere Santana Reaches $12 Million Verdict For Injured Florida Keys Resident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-reaches-12-million-verdict-for-injured-florida-keys-resident/) - Plantation Key, FL, September 12, 2022 – A Monroe County jury has awarded Ashley Rierson $12,022,950.00 for serious injuries sustained after being struck as a pedestrian in Islamorada, Florida. On February 11, 2011, a driver heading southbound on US 1 near mile marker 82 struck Ms. Rierson while she was attempting to cross US 1 - [Hit-and-Run Accidents in Ft. Lauderdale, FL](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-hit-run-accidents-old/) - Learn more about hit-and-run accidents in South Florida at Cecere Santana, PA! If you are looking for a personal injury attorney, be sure to call us at 800-753-5529 to schedule a free consultation! - [Punitive Damages in Florida Personal Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/punitive-damages-florida-personal-injury-cases/) - Learn more about punitive damages for personal injury cases in South Florida from Cecere Santana, PA. To get more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 800-753-5529 today. - [Punitive Damages in Florida Personal Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/punitive-damages-florida-personal-injury-cases-old/) - Learn more about punitive damages for personal injury cases in South Florida from Cecere Santana, PA. To get more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 800-753-5529 today. - [Appellate Court Broadly Interprets Landowner’s Duty to Protect Visitors](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/appellate-court-broadly-interprets-landowners-duty-protect-visitors/) - An appellate court's ruling is broadly impacting landowner protections for visitors. Learn more at Cecere Santana today, or call 800-753-5529 to schedule a consultation. - [What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident/) - A slip and fall accident can happen to anyone at any time. If you are involved in this type of accident, it could result in serious injury, leading to extensive medical bills and lost wages while you recover. When this happens, you are entitled to compensation, and hiring an experienced slip and fall - [South Florida’s Top Injury Attorneys: Cecere Santana](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-floridas-top-injury-attorneys-cecere-santana/) - If you have been injured on the job or in a motor vehicle accident or your home has suffered property damage, then you might find yourself in need of an experienced attorney to assist you in getting the compensation that you are entitled to. Oftentimes, insurance companies do not want to pay out when the - [Truck Accident Information](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/truck-accident-information/) - Were you in an accident with a commercial truck? If so, read on what you need to do quickly after and for more information call us today at 800-753-5529. - [What To Do In Case Of An Automobile Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/what-to-do-in-case-of-an-automobile-accident/) - If you're involved in a car accident don't panic and follow these helpful tips and for more help give us a call right away at 800-753-5529. - [The Dangers of Whiplash – South Florida Personal Injury Law Firm](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/dangers-whiplash-south-florida-personal-injury-law-firm/) - In today’s society the word “whiplash” has the misnomer of people associating the term with minor neck ache. This is far from the truth.A whiplash injury to the neck, also known as a person’s cervical spine, results from a sudden jolt or movement, and therefore this type of injury is common in rear-end automobile collisions. - [South Florida Nurses Ask for Training on Handling Ebola Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-nurses-ask-training-handling-ebola-cases/) - Earlier this month, the first case of Ebola was documented in the United States. The first case was a Texas man who had recently returned from a trip to Liberia. He died 14 days after he was exposed to the deadly virus. Shortly after his death, a healthcare worker started to develop symptoms of Ebola. - [Are You a Victim of Personal Injury?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/victim-personal-injury/) - Have you recently been hurt on the job? Has your home been destroyed because of a robbery or accident? If so, then you may be eligible to receive a lump sum of cash for your losses. Personal injury is a sector of the law that protects citizens and workers who have been hurt because of - [Save money on auto insurance](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/save-money-auto-insurance/) - To save money on auto insurance cost may seem impossible. Actually, there are several ways in which you can reduce your auto insurance payment, without sacrificing your coverage.First, multiple car discounts are offered when a family insures all their vehicles with the same company. Also, if the family decides to purchase additional insurances, such as - [Pharmaceutical Company May Face Trial Due to Addictiveness of Pain-Killer Drug](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/pharmaceutical-company-may-face-trial-due-addictiveness-pain-killer-drug/) - OxyContin is one of the best selling prescription pain medication on the market today. Due to the drug's extended release capabilities, it offers patients up to 12 hours of pain relief with just one pill. However, this same attribute makes it a favorite among those looking for a quick and easy high. In fact, so - [Boca Chita Boat Accident Takes One Man’s Life](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/boca-chita-boat-accident-takes-one-mans-life/) - Earlier this month just east of Boca Chita Key, a deadly boat accident claimed the life of a 72-year-old man. According to one local news report by CBS Miami, the 23-foot boat carrying the man capsized when it was swamped by a wave. Evidently, when emergency crews responded, three people had been thrown from the boat - [Tainted and Recalled Supplements Still Available in Some Markets](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/tainted-recalled-supplements-still-available-markets/) - The federal government’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for overseeing the safety of consumable foods and medicines in the United States. While “supplements” occupy a sort of gray area when it comes to regulation, the FDA does still have some regulatory authority. In a recent article by Reuters, it is reported that many - [Apparent Head-On Collision Kills One, Injures Another in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/apparent-head-collision-kills-one-injures-another/) - Earlier this week in Eglin, two vehicles collided on State Road 123 in what appeared to be a head-on collision. According to a report by one local news source, the accident occurred shortly after 4:30 in the afternoon last Thursday. Evidently, the collision involved a pick-up truck and a van. One man and one woman - [Disney Bus Crash Results in Florida Fatality](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/disney-bus-crash-results-florida-fatality/) - The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that a woman died after she crashed her car into a Walt Disney Bus. Apparently, the driver ran through a red light in her SUV when she collided with the Disney bus, that was transporting guests, and another vehicle. The SUV driver sped through the red light on West Buena Vista - [Supreme Court in Oregon Finds Ski Resort Indemnity Clause is Unconscionable](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/supreme-court-oregon-finds-ski-resort-indemnity-clause-unconscionable/) - Late last week, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled on a pending personal injury claim. The case considered a claim made by a plaintiff who was injured at a ski resort. Apparently, the plaintiff was an experienced snowboarder and purchased a season ski pass from a ski resort. The ski resort mandated that an indemnity agreement - [Three Florida Sisters Killed in Chain-Reaction Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/three-florida-sisters-killed-chain-reaction-accident/) - Earlier this week in a tragic accident that occurred in Melbourne, three women—all sisters—were killed when they were involved in a chain-reaction accident on northbound Interstate 95. According to one local news report, the three sisters were on their way home after a short gambling trip. The women were in a 2007 Hyundai Elantra driving - [One Bicyclist Dead and Another Critically Injured after Hit-and-Run near Key Biscayne](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/one-bicyclist-dead-another-critically-injured-hit-run-near-key-biscayne/) - Earlier this month near Key Biscayne, an accident between a car and two bicyclists claimed the life of one of the bicyclists and sent the other to the hospital with critical injuries. According to a local news report, the accident occurred in the early-morning hours, around 5:30, when the driver was returning from a nightclub. - [Two Hospitalized in Three-Vehicle Miami-Dade Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-hospitalized-three-vehicle-miami-dade-accident/) - Earlier this month in Miami-Dade County, an accident between a BMW car, a minivan, and a Miami-Dade County bus sent two people to the hospital. According to a news report by NBC Miami, one of the two people who were hospitalized was a five-year-old girl. Evidently, the BMW was stopped and waiting at a red - [“2 Drunk 2 Care” Miami Driver Pleads Guilty to DUI Manslaughter](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/2-drunk-2-care-driver-pleads-guilty-dui-manslaughter/) - Earlier last year, 21-year-old Floridian Kayla Mendoza was involved in a fatal head-on collision that took the lives of two young girls. The accident, which occurred on the Sawgrass Expressway, was caused when Mendoza went the wrong way down the Expressway. According to a local news report, the driver had tweeted “2 drunk 2 care” - [Police Interview "Person of Interest" in Last Month's Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Dania Beach](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/police-interview-person-of-interest-in-last-months-fatal-hit-and-run-accident-in-dania-beach/) - The Dania Beach community that has been recovering from the death of one of their own residents at the hands of a hit-and-run driver may soon obtain some relief as authorities are one step closer to finding the perpetrator and holding them responsible. Police caught a break in the case after recovering a crucial piece - [Attorney Erick Santana Named to Board of Directors of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorney-erick-santana-named-to-board-of-directors-of-the-broward-county-hispanic-bar-association/) - Fort Lauderdale, FL - April 21, 2015 - Attorney Erick Santana was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Under this new role, Mr. Santana will work with the rest of the board and the Association's leadership to expand diversity in the legal profession and to provide financial - [Major Ice Cream Manufacturer Recalls All of Its Products Amidst Listeria Fears](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/major-ice-cream-manufacturer-recalls-all-of-its-products-amidst-listeria-fears/) - Earlier this month, a nationally known ice cream manufacturer, Blue Bell, based out of Brenham, Texas, recalled all of its products after fears arose that some products had been contaminated with the deadly bacteria listeria. According to a report by USA Today, the “little creamery in Brenham” instituted a voluntary recall after listeria was found in - [Construction Underway on New Parking Garage at Miami-Dade College after Previous Garage Collapsed, Killing Four](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/construction-underway-on-new-parking-garage-at-miami-dade-college-after-previous-garage-collapsed-killing-four/) - Earlier this month, construction began on a new parking garage at Miami-Dade College's West Campus in Doral, Florida. The new garage will replace the existing garage that tragically collapsed two years ago, killing four construction workers who were working at the time when the garage collapsed. According to one local news report, the garage was under - [Attorney Laura Callava joins Cecere Santana](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorney-laura-callava-joins-cecere-santana/) - Laura Callava, a graduate from the University of Miami School of Law, has joined Cecere Santana as an associate attorney. Ms. Callava joins the legal team handling cases relating to personal injury, automobile accidents, Workers' Compensation and PIP. Throughout her time at the University of Miami, Ms. Callava was an active member of Miami Law - [Two Killed in Pembroke Pines Accident Involving Two Semi-Trucks and Several Cars](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-killed-in-pembroke-pines-accident-involving-two-semi-trucks-and-several-cars/) - Towards the end of last month, a fatal accident in Pembroke Pines took the lives of two people and injured several others when a semi-truck pulled out in front of a Mitsubishi, causing a chain-reaction accident. According to one local news source, the accident occurred a bit before midnight in the southbound lanes of Interstate - [Two-Motorcycle Collision on I-95 Kills One and Injures Two Others](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-motorcycle-collision-on-i-95-kills-one-and-injures-two-others/) - Last week in southern Florida, one man was killed and two others were injured in a two-motorcycle accident that also involved a car. According to one local news report, the car attempted to stop but was unable to do so and struck one of the riders. The accident took place around four in the morning between - [Two Motorcycle Accidents in Palm Beach County Leaves One Man Dead and Another in Serious Condition](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-motorcycle-accident-in-palm-beach-county-leaves-one-man-dead-and-another-in-serious-condition/) - Earlier this month in Palm Beach County, one man was killed and another injured in a motorcycle accident involving two bikes. According to one local news source, the accident occurred just before midnight on a Thursday evening as the two men were on their way home to Broward County from a dinner celebrating one of - [Two Teens Killed and Another Injured in Tragic Miramar Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-teens-killed-and-another-injured-in-tragic-miramar-accident/) - Earlier this week, two young teens were killed as they tried to help a friend push her disabled vehicle to safety on Pembroke Road in Miramar. According to one local news source, the two teens had been dating for a year and had recently discussed plans to get married. Evidently, the fatal accident took place - [Pedestrian Stuck and Killed By Cab in Miami Hit-and-Run Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/pedestrian-stuck-and-killed-by-cab-in-miami-hit-and-run-accident/) - Earlier last month, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Yellow Cab in Miami. According to one local news report, the fatal accident occurred early in the morning at around one in the morning near the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast Fourth Street. After the accident, the cab driver allegedly responsible for the - [Skateboarder Killed in Miami Hit-and-Run Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/skateboarder-killed-in-miami-hit-and-run-accident/) - Earlier this month, a 16-year-old boy was struck and killed by a motorist driving a Hyundai Sonata while he was skateboarding. According to one local news report, the accident took place at around 9 p.m. in the area of NW 12th Avenue and NW 108th Street. Evidently, the driver was heading northbound as he approached - [Prepare Now for Hurricane Insurance Claim](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/prepare-now-for-hurricane-insurance-claim/) - First and foremost, have a plan to protect you and your family. Don't wait until it is too late to secure water, food and safety supplies. Do it now. Second, your home and personal property are important and cherished assets. If you have done all you can to protect your property before a hurricane, you - [Wrong-Way Accident in Deerfield Beach Kills Four and Seriously Injures One Other](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/wrong-way-accident-in-deerfield-beach-kills-four-and-seriously-injures-one-other/) - Earlier this month in Deerfield Beach, a wrong-way accident claimed the lives of four people and seriously injured a fifth person. According to one local news report, the accident took place at around 9:30 in the evening in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27, just north of Interstate 75. Evidently, the accident occurred when a - [Dump Truck Loses Control on Miami-Dade Highway and Kills FHP Ranger](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/dump-truck-loses-control-on-miami-dade-highway-and-kills-fhp-ranger/) - Earlier this month in Miami-Dade County, a Florida Highway Patrol ranger was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control dump truck. According to one local news report, the accident took place on the Florida Turnpike near Southwest 120th Street. The accident took place at around 12:30 in the afternoon. According to one local news - [Teen Killed in Fort Lauderdale Hit-and Run](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/teen-killed-in-fort-lauderdale-hit-and-run/) - Earlier last month in Fort Lauderdale, a 15-year-old girl was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver. According to one local news source covering the story, the fatal accident took place at the intersection of Northwest 15th Avenue and and 11th Street, and it occurred at around 8:45 in the evening. Evidently, the young girl had - [Attorney Anika Guevara joins Cecere Santana](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorney-anika-guevara-joins-cecere-santana/) - Anika Guevara has joined Cecere Santana, PA as an associate attorney. Ms. Guevara joins the legal team handling cases relating to personal injury, automobile accidents, Workers' Compensation and PIP. A graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law, she was senior articles editor of the St. Thomas Law Review. Most recently, she was recognized with - [Tragic Miami Auto-Bicycle Accident Claims Two Lives](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/tragic-miami-auto-bicycle-accident-claims-two-lives/) - Earlier this month in Miami, two men lost their lives when they were involved in a fatal accident near the intersection of Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 54th Street. According to one local news source, the accident occurred at around 7:30 in the evening on a Monday, and it involved a bicyclist and a black - [Miami County Motorcycle Accident Critically Injures Rider and Passenger](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/miami-county-motorcycle-accident-critically-injures-rider-and-passenger/) - Earlier this month in Bethel Township, a serious motorcycle accident nearly claimed the lives of the driver and passenger aboard the bike. According to one local news source, the accident took place near the intersection of U.S. 40 and South Palmer Road at around 2:30 on a Sunday afternoon. Evidently, the motorcyclist was heading westbound - [Feeding South Florida Campaign a Great Success](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/feeding-south-florida-campaign-a-great-success/) - Cecere Santana, PA collected 186 pounds of non-perishable food and $500 in cash donations for the Feeding South Florida Thanksgiving campaign. We would like to thank our employees, colleagues and corporate neighbors that were so generous with their donations. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! - [Wrong-Way Accidents on High-Speed Florida Roads](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/wrong-way-accidents-high-speed-florida-roads/) - Accidents that occur on a freeway, highway, or other high-speed road are inherently more dangerous due to the speeds involved. While it is very important that drivers always use the utmost care when driving, this is especially true when drivers are operating their vehicles on the highway. Drivers should always pay complete attention to what - [Alcohol-Related Accidents on Florida Roads](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/alcohol-related-accidents-florida-roads/) - It should not come as a surprise to anyone that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous. In fact, it is so dangerous that all 50 states have agreed to make it illegal to operate a vehicle while under the effects of drugs or alcohol. Not only is drunk driving illegal - [Florida Hit-and-Run Accidents and the Doctrine of Negligence Per Se](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-hit-run-accidents-doctrine-negligence-per-se/) - While most people cannot fathom fleeing the scene of a serious or fatal accident, the fact remains that each year there are hundreds of fatal hit-and-run accidents across the United States. Here in Florida, as well as in other states, fleeing the scene of an accident without exchanging information with the other drivers and arranging - [Drunk Driving on South Florida Roads](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/drunk-driving-south-florida-roads/) - Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous things someone can do while behind the wheel of a car. And in fact, the statistics reflect this with 676 deaths this year in Florida alone due to drunk and drugged driving. These represented about 28% of all fatal traffic accidents across the state. It is for good reason, then, - [The Intersection of Civil and Criminal Liability in Personal Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/intersection-civil-criminal-liability-personal-injury-cases/) - The judicial system in the United States divides all cases into one of two distinct categories: civil or criminal. However, sometimes a case will end up in both the criminal and the civil court systems. This normally occurs when a defendant’s illegal actions result in either physical injury or property damage to another person. In these - [Health Care Products Manufacturer Found Liable in Product Liability Lawsuit, Forced to Pay Out $72 Million Award](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/health-care-products-manufacturer-found-liable-product-liability-lawsuit-forced-pay-72-million-award/) - Health care products giant Johnson & Johnson was recently found liable in a product liability lawsuit based on the continued use of its “Shower to Shower” talcum powder. As a result of the lawsuit, the company will be forced to pay out nearly $72 million in damages to the family of a woman who just - [Determining Who Is at Fault in South Florida Multi-Vehicle Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/determining-fault-south-florida-multi-vehicle-accidents/) - Determining fault in Miami vehicle accidents is not always as straightforward as it may seem. In some cases, the nature of the injuries sustained prevents those involved from accurately remembering what happened in the moments leading up to the accident. In other cases, so many vehicles are involved in an accident that it is difficult for authorities - [Unexplained South Florida Accidents May Be the Result of Distracted Driving](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/unexplained-south-florida-accidents-may-result-distracted-driving/) - Tragic accidents occur every day in South Florida, and most often police and investigators work together to determine the cause of the accident. However, sometimes pieces to the puzzle are missing, due to the fact that the parties involved are deceased or otherwise incapacitated. Other times, the true cause of an accident is covered up - [Young Boy Seriously Injured in Florida Personal Watercraft Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/young-boy-seriously-injured-florida-personal-watercraft-accident/) - Florida is a great place for water lovers. With some of the best beaches and boating in the nation, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Florida each year to enjoy the water. However, with so much activity on Florida waters, the chance of a serious or fatal accident occurring increases accordingly. Of all the - [The Summary Judgment Standard in Florida Courts](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/summary-judgment-standard-florida-courts/) - Earlier this month, a state court in Indiana issued an opinion explaining how the summary judgment standard should be applied by trial courts when there is conflicting evidence presented to the trial judge. In the case, Siner v. Kindred Hospital Limited Partnership, the court explained that summary judgment is not appropriate when there is conflicting - [Attorneys at Cecere Santana Examine Hurricane Preparedness and Protecting Property](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/attorneys-cecere-santana-examine-hurricane-preparedness-protecting-property/) - This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012. In light of this, attorneys at Cecere Santana, which focuses on cases relating to property damage and personal injury, stress people be prepared to protect not only themselves, but their assets. “People need to prepare now,” said Erick Santana, a founding - [The Importance of Honesty and Diligence in the Pre-Trial Discovery Phase of a Personal Injury Lawsuit](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/importance-honesty-diligence-pre-trial-discovery-phase-personal-injury-lawsuit/) - When an accident victim files a case against another motorist, the law requires that certain information be passed through what is called “pre-trial discovery.” This allows both sides to have an idea of the evidence the other party will use to prove or defend their claim. While not every piece of harmful or beneficial information must be - [Topamax Birth Injury Case Results in $3 Million Verdict](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/topamax-birth-injury-case-results-3-million-verdict/) - The Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit just handed down a decision affirming a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a birth injury lawsuit stemming from the use of Topamax by pregnant women. According to one news source covering the case, the young plaintiff in the case was born with a cleft - [State Supreme Court Overturns Circuit Court’s Ruling Granting Accident Plaintiff a New Trial](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/state-supreme-court-overturns-circuit-courts-ruling-granting-accident-plaintiff-new-trial/) - The Supreme Court of West Virginia recently released an opinion that overturned a circuit court’s decision granting an plaintiff a new trial on the issue of knee injuries he was alleged to have received in an accident with the defendant. The plaintiff will still be entitled to the verdict he received to compensate him for other - [Plaintiffs Must Submit Evidence of Each Element before Being Entitled to Compensation in Any Personal Injury Lawsuit](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-must-submit-evidence-element-entitled-compensation-personal-injury-lawsuit/) - In most cases alleging that one party’s negligence caused another party’s injuries, the lawsuit is based on the legal theory of negligence. Before a negligence lawsuit is even permitted to go to trial, a judge must determine that a prima facie case of negligence exists. This is a question of whether, taking all evidence in - [State Supreme Court Rules for Defendant in Boating Accident Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/state-supreme-court-rules-defendant-boating-accident-case/) - The Iowa Supreme Court recently released a decision affirming a lower court’s ruling in favor of the government defendant in a wrongful death case that was filed by the surviving family of a 10-year-old boy who was killed in a boating accident on a lake owned by the defendant, the state department of natural resources. The - [Plaintiff Loses Argument Regarding Whether Insurance Coverage Was “Per Vehicle” or “Per Accident”](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiff-loses-argument-regarding-whether-insurance-coverage-per-vehicle-per-accident/) - Insurance contracts can be confusing. Often, the party purchasing the insurance only reads the “declarations” page, which is only a very brief overview of what their coverage entails. However, the actual insurance contract itself is often much longer and much more complicated, and it may even contain seemingly contradictory clauses. When an insurance contract contains - [Cecere Santana Supports Food Drive](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-supports-food-drive/) - In collaboration with "Feeding South Florida," Cecere Santana, P.A. is hosting it's 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please bring non-perishable items, such as stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, boxed potatoes, etc. to our offices. We will be collecting these items until Monday, November 21st. Items may be dropped-off between 9 am - 5 pm at: - [Appellate Court Explains a Landowner’s Duty to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/appellate-court-explains-landowners-duty-prevent-slip-fall-accidents/) - Earlier this month, an appellate court in Kentucky issued a written opinion outlining how lower courts should analyze premises liability claims. In the case, Goodwin v. Al J. Schneider Company, the highest court in the state held that the lower courts misapplied the relevant analysis in dismissing the plaintiff’s lawsuit. The Facts of the Case - [Trial Court Allows Defendant to Interview Plaintiff’s Unused Expert, Appellate Court Reverses on Appeal](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/trial-court-allows-defendant-interview-plaintiffs-unused-expert-appellate-court-reverses-appeal/) - Earlier this month, an appellate court in Missouri reversed a lower court that had allowed a defendant in a product liability case to depose the plaintiff’s expert witness after the plaintiff disclosed the identity and substance of the expert’s testimony and then decided not to use the expert. In the case of Malashock v. Jamison, - [Plaintiff’s Chain-Reaction Accident Case Dismissed for Failure to Establish Necessary Elements](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/plaintiffs-chain-reaction-accident-case-dismissed-failure-establish-necessary-elements/) - Earlier this fall, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a chain-reaction truck accident case brought by a man who was injured not in the original accident but in a subsequent accident caused by backed up traffic. In the case, Ready v. RWI Transportation, the court determined that the accident injuring the plaintiff was too - [Failure to Follow Procedural Rules May Result in Delay or Dismissal of Florida Personal Injury Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/failure-follow-procedural-rules-may-result-delay-dismissal-florida-personal-injury-cases/) - There are thousands of cases filed in Florida courts each month. In fact, so many cases are filed in Florida that the system would get bogged down if each case resulted in a jury trial. To help whittle down the number of cases that ultimately go to trial, Florida courts have enacted a series of procedural - [Recent Appellate Opinion Discusses Government Liability and Its Outer Limits](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/recent-appellate-opinion-discusses-government-liability-outer-limits/) - Earlier this month, an appellate court in Georgia issued a decision in a tragic case stemming from the death of a seventh-grade student that occurred at school while his teacher was out of the room. In the case, the court had the opportunity to discuss when government immunity is appropriate in situations in which a - [Florida Appellate Court Permits Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit to Proceed Despite Obviousness of the Hazard that Caused Plaintiff's Fall](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-permits-plaintiffs-slip-fall-lawsuit-proceed-despite-obviousness-hazard-caused-plaintiffs-fall/) - Earlier this month, a Florida appellate court issued a written opinion in a slip-and-fall case, reversing the lower court’s decision to grant the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. The case required the court determine if a plaintiff can still recover for injuries under a premises liability theory where the hazard that caused the plaintiff’s fall - [Determining Liability in Florida Left-Turn Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/determining-liability-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 of all traffic accidents involve one of the vehicles making a left turn. Generally speaking, - [Florida Appellate Court Reverses Lower Court’s Decision, Allowing Premises Liability Case To Proceed to Trial](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-reverses-lower-courts-decision-allowing-premises-liability-case-proceed-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 known about the hazard that allegedly caused the plaintiff’s fall. Specifically, the appellate court held - [Determining the Liability of Children for Accidents in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/determining-liability-children-accidents-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, however, there is not a defined age at which a minor will be judged at - [Florida Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run DUI Accident, Several Others Injured](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-teen-killed-hit-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 Athbasca Drive. Evidently, the motorist was operating a Kia Rio when witnesses say he leaned - [The Dangers of Inexperienced Drivers on Florida Roads](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/dangers-inexperienced-drivers-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 requires a certain amount of knowledge and coordination. In Florida, before someone is provided with - [Florida Children Exposed to Toxic Gas at Indoor Pool](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-children-exposed-toxic-gas-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 to chemical exposure cases. Chlorine Gas Exposure According to the Centers for Disease Control and - [The Two Tests Florida Courts Apply When Hearing Product Liability Cases](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/two-tests-florida-courts-apply-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 need to prove that the manufacturer was negligent; however, an injured party will need to prove - [Florida Appellate Court Determines Conflicting Evidentiary Rulings Unfairly Hurt Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-determines-conflicting-evidentiary-rulings-unfairly-hurt-personal-injury-plaintiffs-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 against the manufacturer of the cigarette brand that she used to smoke and claimed that - [Appellate Court Permits Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Case to Proceed Toward Trial, Rejecting Defendant’s Medical Release Waiver](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/appellate-court-permits-medical-malpractice-plaintiffs-case-proceed-toward-trial-rejecting-defendants-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, the plaintiff signed a contract containing an exculpatory clause. The case required the court to - [Legal Issues Involving the Use of Self-Driving Cars in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/legal-issues-involving-use-self-driving-cars-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 in front of the car. Both the driver of the vehicle as well as the - [Florida Driver's Van Hit by Fallen Metal from Overpass](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-drivers-van-hit-fallen-metal-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 or was merely negligent under the circumstances. Most motor vehicle collisions are results of negligent - [South Florida Drunk Driving Accidents](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-drunk-driving-accidents/) - Despite the millions of dollars spent by the federal and state governments on drunk driving prevention programs, as well as the harsh criminal penalties that drunk drivers face when convicted, Florida drunk driving accidents are still commonplace. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that there are nearly 800 drunk driving deaths in Florida each - [Important Numbers for Hurricane Irma](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/important-numbers-hurricane-irma/) - As Hurricane Irma approaches we encourage our friends and clients to prepare for the storm and wish for everyone's safety. Following are some important numbers to keep with you during and after the storm: EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: Federal Disaster Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) State of Florida Emergency Information Hotline 1-800-642-3557 Broward Emergency Management Agency 954-831-3900 Miami- - [Self-Driving Technology Found to Be Partially at Fault in 2016 Florida Car Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/self-driving-technology-found-partially-fault-2016-florida-car-accident/) - The technology being used in vehicles is evolving quickly, and self-driving cars have started to hit the roads in increasing numbers. These cars present new risks and new legal issues that can complicate the issue of liability in Florida car crashes. For example, there is the question of who is controlling the car in a - [South Florida Nursing Home Named in Post-Irma Wrongful Death Lawsuit](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-nursing-home-named-post-irma-wrongful-death-lawsuit/) - Now that Hurricane Irma has come and gone, it’s time for Florida to start the rebuilding process. While the wrath of Irma may not have been what many news outlets claimed it would be, the storm was still severe, displacing hundreds of thousands and leaving millions of Floridians without power. Florida nursing homes were also - [Florida Residents Who Engage in Recreational Activities on Another Party’s Land May Do So at Their Own Risk (With a Few Notable Exceptions)](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-residents-engage-recreational-activities-another-partys-land-may-risk-notable-exceptions/) - The Florida state government wants to encourage people to be active and to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather by rollerblading, skateboarding, mountain biking, or engaging in other recreational activities. However, the government seemed to notice that there were becoming fewer and fewer places to partake in these activities because landowners were prohibiting people from engaging - [Police Officers Have Duty to Drive Safely, Even When Responding to Emergencies](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/police-officers-duty-drive-safely-even-responding-emergencies/) - 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 an emergency and whether or not the emergency lights are activated. A police officer’s failure - [Is the Jury’s Verdict Final in a Florida Personal Injury Case?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/jurys-verdict-final-florida-personal-injury-case/) - When a party is injured due to the allegedly negligent act of another person, company, or government entity, the injured party can seek compensation for their injuries through a South Florida personal injury lawsuit. Many of these cases are resolved in pre-trial settlement negotiations, with less than 5% of cases proceeding to trial. The reason - [Packed School Bus Crashes into Florida Home](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/packed-school-bus-crashes-florida-home/) - Putting your child on a school bus may be the safest way to get your child to school. School buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries. However, despite the heavy regulations placed on school buses, South Florida school bus accidents still happen. According to the National Highway Traffic - [Drunk Driving Accidents in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/drunk-driving-accidents-florida/) - Despite decades-long efforts by the state and federal governments, drunk driving remains a major problem on Florida roads. Indeed, in the 10-year period between 2003 and 2012, there were almost 8,500 Florida drunk driving deaths. This amounts to about 850 drunk driving accidents a year or 70 per month. When a driver gets behind the - [Filing a South Florida Truck Accident Case](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/filing-south-florida-truck-accident-case/) - The highways of South Florida see a large number of commercial trucks every day. As a result, it isn’t surprising to learn that there are a significant number of truck accidents across the state. Indeed, according to a recent government study, there were nearly 300 fatal Florida truck accidents in 2016 alone. Miami-Dade and Broward - [Florida Court Rejects Appeal in Cigarette Death Case Because of Failure to Object During Trial](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-rejects-appeal-cigarette-death-case-failure-object-trial/) - If a Florida wrongful death case goes to trial, one party ends up with an unfavorable result. In that case, the losing party may appeal the decision. But if an appeal is made, the party has to have a clear understanding of the issues it can raise—because if it failed to raise the issue before, - [Who Pays in Uber and Lyft Accidents?](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/pays-uber-lyft-accidents/) - Over the past few years, the popularity of rideshare apps, such as Uber and Lyft, has skyrocketed. Indeed, last year, over 45 million people used a rideshare app at least once to get to their destination. However, drivers who are employed by these companies do not need to meet any special criteria other than having - [Florida Spa Procedure Gone Wrong Causes Permanent Injuries](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-spa-procedure-gone-wrong-causes-permanent-injuries/) - Earlier this month, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a Florida personal injury case that was brought by a woman who suffered worsening symptoms of a pre-existing condition after she received a chemical peel procedure from the defendant spa. The case required the court to determine if the lower court was proper in - [Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested Two Years After Fatal Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/hit-and-run-driver-arrested-two-years-after-fatal-accident/) - Earlier this month, Florida authorities arrested a man suspected of causing a fatal accident in Broward County back in April 2016. According to a local news report, the accident occurred in the evening hours, when the victims’ vehicle was stopped at a red light at East Oakland Park Boulevard and North Federal Highway. Evidently, a - [South Florida Accident Involving Dump Truck Claims Two Lives](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/south-florida-accident-involving-dump-truck-claims-two-lives/) - Earlier this month, a Florida auto accident between a car and a dump truck claimed the life of a mother and her eight-year-old daughter. According to a local news report, the accident occurred on John Young Parkway at around 3:50 in the morning. Evidently, the mother was traveling northbound on the Parkway when she entered - [Recovering Compensation After a Florida Hit-and-Run Accident](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/recovering-compensation-after-a-florida-hit-and-run-accident/) - While the thought of fleeing the scene of an accident is completely foreign to most motorists, the fact remains that there are over 33,000 hit-and-run accidents across the country each year. In many Florida hit-and-run accidents, an accident victim’s injuries are worsened by the fact that they were not able to receive the medical treatment - [Florida Supreme Court Discusses When a Case Must Comply with the State's “Onerous” Medical Malpractice Requirements](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-supreme-court-discusses-when-a-case-must-comply-with-the-states-onerous-medical-malpractice-requirements/) - In Florida, lawmakers have determined that lawsuits bringing claims of medical malpractice must comply with additional requirements that are not necessary in Florida personal injury cases bringing claims under a traditional theory of negligence. In so doing, lawmakers put courts in the position of determining which cases should be classified as “medical malpractice cases” and - [Florida Court Discusses When a Surviving Spouse’s Status Is Established in Recent Wrongful Death Opinion](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-court-discusses-when-a-surviving-spouses-status-is-established-in-recent-wrongful-death-opinion/) - Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a Florida wrongful death case requiring the court to determine, among other things, if the plaintiff qualified as a “surviving spouse.” Ultimately, the court concluded that, although the plaintiff was not married to the accident victim at the time of his injury, the - [Florida Appellate Court Holds Lower Court Erred in Ordering New Trial for All Damages When Only One Category of Damages Was Found to Be Improper](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/florida-appellate-court-holds-lower-court-erred-in-ordering-new-trial-for-all-damages-when-only-one-category-of-damages-was-found-to-be-improper/) - Last month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a Florida car accident case involving the issue of whether the lower court was proper to grant a new trial on all of the damages categories after finding that the jury’s award for future medical expenses was excessive. The court ultimately determined that, under - [The Dangers of Drowsy Driving in Florida](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/the-dangers-of-drowsy-driving-in-florida/) - Florida is not known for its good drivers. In fact, each year there are approximately 3,000 fatalities caused by Florida car accidents. Perhaps not surprisingly for those who have spent much time navigating Florida roads, a recent study lists Florida as second among all 50 states for the number of car accidents caused by careless - [Cecere Santana, PA Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!](https://www.ceceresantana.com/blog/cecere-santana-pa-celebrates-10-year-anniversary/) - This summer, Cecere Santana, PA celebrates 10 years since partners Michael Cecere and Erick Santana decided to join forces and open Cecere Santana, PA. Attorneys Cecere and Santana met in the early 90s when they were both insurance adjusters for State Farm Insurance Company. 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