Police Brutality
When making an arrest or attempting to get a situation under control, an officer is only allowed a certain amount of force; exceeding that limit is considered excessive force. Excessive force is a situation where a government official who is... Read More →
Jury Selection in Civil Cases
Lawyers on both sides are highly aware of the dangers of jury contamination and go to great lengths to prevent it. Jury contamination is known as the potential of a single juror infecting the entire panel with firmly held viewpoints.... Read More →
Birth Defects and Recovering for Birth Defect Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control, aka the CDC, 1 out of every 33 babies are born with a birth defect. Birth defects are defined as structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part or parts... Read More →
PIP Changes in Florida Legislature
There is currently a bill in the Florida House, HB 719, that would eliminate no-fault and its requirement that motorists carry personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage, and mandate bodily injury coverage. If passed, the bill would eliminate the requirement of... Read More →
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death claims are lawsuits brought against a defendant when death is the direct result of either an intentional act or negligence. This type of claim is brought by the estate of the deceased and or by family or close... Read More →
What is an Emergency Medical Condition?
If you were involved in a car accident in Florida, your medical bills will be paid by your insurance provider through the Personal Injury Protection in your policy. According to Florida Statute 627.732 (16): An “Emergency medical condition” means a... Read More →
What is PIP Insurance?
Personal Injury Protection or PIP is a part of a car insurance that covers the expenses of the treatment for the injuries and lost wages caused by a motor vehicle accident. PIP is also called the no-fault coverage because it... Read More →
Accidents Caused by Ambulances
A bus carrying several passengers was hit by an ambulance when it was crossing an intersection. The bus was on a green light and the driver said he did not hear the siren of the ambulance. This accident happened in... Read More →
Construction Site Injuries
It is a known fact that construction sites are no place to mess around. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has provided guidelines and regulations to keep workers safe, but accidents still happen despite all the safety measures.... Read More →
Medical Malpractice: What to do?
What to do if you think you or someone you love is a victim of medical malpractice? It is important to have a presence of mind during stressful situations. Remember these useful tips when dealing with medical malpractice. 1. Document... Read More →