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Mon 14th May | 2018

Florida Ranks Among Top U.S. States for Fatal Hit and Run Accidents, AAA Study Shows

Accidents Auto Accidents & News BY Celia Quitugua

A recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is calling attention to a rise in fatal hit and run accidents nationwide. According to researchers, deaths involving traffic accidents where drivers fled the scene...

Wed 9th May | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 20, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2018 ERROR TO AWARD ATTORNEY’S FEES PURSUANT TO A PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT THAT WAS IN REALITY A JOINT PROPOSAL AND FAILED TO APPORTION LIABILITY....

Wed 2nd May | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 13, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 15 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2018 COURT REVIEWS ARBITRATION AWARD IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE–AFFIRMS PART, REVERSES PART FINDING SOME NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES AWARDED ERRONEOUSLY...

Wed 25th Apr | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 6, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 14 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2018 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN DENYING DEFENDANT PUBLIX’S MOTION FOR DIRECTED VERDICT, WHERE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE ESTABLISHING THE DEFENDANT EITHER HAD...

Wed 18th Apr | 2018

Polaris Agrees to $27.25 Million Civil Penalty Over Failures to Timely Report Defects in Off-Road Vehicles

ATV Accidents Defective Products Vehicle Fires BY Celia Quitugua

Officials from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a settlement with Polaris Industries Inc. over the company’s alleged failures to abide by federal laws requiring manufacturers to timely...

Wed 18th Apr | 2018

U.S. Falls Behind Other Nations in Vehicle Design Regulation for Pedestrian Safety

Brain Trauma Car Accidents Distracting Driving Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury BY Celia Quitugua

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable individuals on public roads, having nothing to protect them from suffering serious injuries or death when they are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. According to the U.S....

Wed 18th Apr | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 30, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2018 ERROR TO GRANT SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT DOG OWNER ON GROUNDS THAT SIGNS OUTSIDE THE DOG PARK LISTING RULES WARNED PLAINTIFF OF THE...

Thu 12th Apr | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 23, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2018 ONE EXPERT PER SPECIALTY–WHAT TESTIMONY IS CUMULATIVE? Guiterrez v. Vargas, 43 Fla. L. Weekly S143 (Fla. March 22, 2018): In this medical...

Thu 12th Apr | 2018

5 Important Questions to Ask When You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury BY Celia Quitugua

Following preventable accidents and serious injuries, one of the most important things you can do to protect your rights is to enlist the support and representation of an experienced personal injury attorney. During these...

Wed 4th Apr | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 16, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Celia Quitugua

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 11 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2018 DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM TOO HARSH A SANCTION WHEN PLAINTIFF HAD SURGERY BEFORE THE CME COULD BE COMPLETED. Faris v. Southern-Owners...

Florida Ranks Among Top U.S. States for Fatal Hit and Run Accidents, AAA Study Shows

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 20, 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 13, 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 6, 2018

Polaris Agrees to $27.25 Million Civil Penalty Over Failures to Timely Report Defects in Off-Road Vehicles

U.S. Falls Behind Other Nations in Vehicle Design Regulation for Pedestrian Safety

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 30, 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 23, 2018

5 Important Questions to Ask When You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 16, 2018

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