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 …
Medical Malpractice in Florida
Medical Malpractice in Florida We have all heard the term Medical Malpractice, but what is it really? And how do you know if you have a claim for medical malpractice? Medical malpractice statues in Florida are complex, because there are certain steps that must be taken before filing a lawsuit. Insurance companies and other interested lobbies have introduced various pieces of …
Background of Personal Injury & Personal Injury Damages
Background of Personal Injury & Personal Injury Damages We hear the term “Personal Injury” a lot these days. Television and radio ads for law firms use the term when they are encouraging you to use their services. What is it, really, that they are talking about? A personal injury is just that – an injury to the person’s body, mind …
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse It is not something we like to think about, but the reality is some day you or a loved one may have to reside in a nursing home. We’d like to think that it will be a place where there is social activity, good food, medical supervision and wonderful staff. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Abuse …
Negligence Law
Negligence Law You hear the word thrown around a lot, especially in advertisements for law firms. “If you have been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, call us….” The thing is, what exactly is negligence, and how do you know if you have been the victim of someone’s negligence? This can be a confusing thing to sort out. Without …