Victims injured due to the negligence or wrongful acts of others have the right to pursue a recovery of their damages. This is especially true in cases involving alcohol-related incidents and drunk driving accidents which are...
Wed 3rd May | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 21, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 21, 2017 THE SECOND DISTRICT FINDS THAT PROPOSALS FOR SETTLEMENT ARE VALID EVEN IF NOT SERVED BY EMAIL–CONFLICT CERTIFIED WITH THE THIRD DISTRICT THAT...
Wed 26th Apr | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 14, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 15 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2017 THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE DOES PROTECT PARTIES FROM DISCLOSING THAT THEIR ATTORNEYS REFERRED THEM TO A DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT AFTER ALL. Worley...
Wed 19th Apr | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 7, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 14 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2017 ERROR FOR TRIAL COURT TO WEIGH EXPERT’S CREDIBILITY AND RELIABILITY BEFORE GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN A SLIP AND FALL CASE. McNabb v. Bay...
Tue 18th Apr | 2017
Most Americans Against Damages Caps in Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Cases, Poll Shows
A recent survey conducted by Public Policy Polling reveals that the majority of Americans are against legislation that caps recoverable damages in cases involving medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. The poll also...
Wed 12th Apr | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 31, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2017 COURT SAYS BROAD RELEASE LANGUAGE IN PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT IS “A-OK.” Costco Wholesale Corp. v. Llanio-Gonzalez, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D672...
Tue 11th Apr | 2017
What Should I Discuss with My Doctor After a Car Accident?
Being involving in a car accident is not an easy experience, especially if you or someone you love has been injured. While it can be helpful to collect as much information as you can for later use in a potential personal...
Wed 5th Apr | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 24, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2017 COURT REVERSES DISMISSAL FOR FRAUD ON THE COURT. Duarte v. Snap-On, Inc., 42 Fla. L. Weekly D608 (Fla. 2nd DCA March 15, 2017): A man sued these...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) involve trauma to the brain, usually as a result of a sudden force or impact to the head, such as those that commonly occur during car accidents, falls, and other similar accidents. The brain...
Wed 29th Mar | 2017
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of March 10, 2017
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 10 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 10, 2017 ERROR TO ENTER SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN SLIP AND FALL CASE ON THE BASIS OF THE OBVIOUS DANGER DOCTRINE, WHERE THERE WAS A FACTUAL ISSUE AS TO WHETHER...