In a previous article we discussed what happens with an ongoing lawsuit. That discussion set out some of the steps that must be taken before a lawsuit can even be filed, and ended with unsuccessful settlement talks. Assume for this discussion that the case involves a personal injury of some sort. All the preliminary steps have been taken, but a …
Anatomy of a Lawsuit Part 1
What to Expect Very often we find that clients who have a valid claim or ongoing lawsuit do not really know what to expect. It may seem that the process drags on forever, or that things aren’t really being pursued. We hope to dispel that perception. We understand that being on the “outside” of a lawsuit looking in has a …
Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Hip Replacements Medical technology is developing at a lightening pace, along with other types of technology. It is wonderful to know that a hip can be replaced. These new developments are supposed to help us live longer, healthier, more active lives. The advertisements show people hobbled over in pain prior to surgery, only to be bowling and skiing and dancing …
Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Rules
Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Rules Medical malpractice can result in very real, catastrophic and debilitating injuries. We see and hear examples all the time of circumstances of medical malpractice, such as a surgeon removing the wrong limb, or leaving an instrument or a sponge inside a patient. Wrong diagnoses, anesthesia errors and birth injuries are other examples of medical malpractice. …
Wrongful Death in Florida
Wrongful death is a term used when someone has died as the result of the negligence, recklessness or deliberate acts of another. It is a concept based in tort law, and basically holds the person or entity responsible for the death financially liable to those left behind who depended on the deceased person for emotional and financial support. Wrongful death …
Florida Workers Compensation: Change in the wind?
The Florida workers compensation law was declared unconstitutional by a Miami circuit court judge in a ruling that has the potential to send shock waves through the system. On August 13, Judge Jorge E. Cuelo of the 11th judicial circuit declared that the current law, as it has been amended several times, does not provide adequate protection for Florida workers. …
Faulty Pharmaceuticals
In a previous article we talked generally about products liability law, and we mentioned that one type of products liability claim dealt with prescription drugs in pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical companies spend a lot of money on developing a new drug (estimated at $4-11 billion per drug). They also spend a lot of money advertising their new drugs, and it seems …
Products Liability
Products Liability Products liability is an area of the law that imposes a duty on manufacturers or sellers of products to refrain from putting dangerous or defective products into the stream of commerce. The scope of products liability is huge, as it is applied to nearly every product in the marketplace. Products such as drugs, vehicles, equipment, food, toys – …
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing Home Neglect It’s a situation you thought you would never have to face. Other people have to put loved ones into nursing homes, but not you…until now. This may be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Where do you go? How do you know they will be properly cared for? What happens if you suspect your …
Negligent Security
Many victims of crimes are not aware that they may have a valid civil claim against the owner of the property where the crime occurred. While this does not apply to every crime victim, it is worth considering. If someone has been the victim of a crime and been injured or killed during the commission of that crime, the property …