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6 Steps to Take if You Have Been Injured by a Product in Florida

What is Products Liability? If you have been injured by a product, you may have the right to seek damages through a product liability claim. Product liability claims typically arise when a person is injured and the product’s design, manufacturing, warnings, or instructions fail to meet the expectations of a reasonable consumer. The company who […]

How to Determine If You Have Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice?

What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care.  According to Fla. Stat. 766.101, healthcare providers include licensed physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, hospitals, chiropractors, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals. How do I know if I have a case for […]

6 Steps to Take If You Have Been Injured by a Product in Florida

What is Products Liability? If you have been injured by a product, you may have the right to seek damages through a product liability claim. Product liability claims typically arise when a person is injured and the product’s design, manufacturing, warnings, or instructions fail to meet the expectations of a reasonable consumer. The company who […]

Involved in a Trucking Accident? Here’s What You Should Do

In Florida, the trend of fatal commercial truck accidents should be alarming. Between 2010 and 2018, Florida’s highways saw a nearly 75% increase in fatal truck accidents. The state average, while concerning, is considerably more manageable. In the same period of time, the average states recorded a 35% increase. Only Texas and California recorded more […]

The New Normal: How Coronavirus is Changing the Personal Injury Space

Over a year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping the nation. Businesses and communities – including here in South Florida – are still reeling and just only beginning to fully adapt to the conditions imposed by this deadly public-health crisis. Aside from the expected shock to medical institutions, government agencies, and small businesses, […]

How to Know if You Have Been a Victim of Caregiver Negligence

Who are caregivers? Caregivers are typically home health aides and nurse registries who are trusted to provide the elderly, the chronically ill, and the disabled with the support they need in their activities of daily living. Some of the activities that caregivers are involved with include assisting with getting up and walking around, running errands, […]