Slip and fall accidents can result in moderate to severe injuries. Such injuries may include broken or fractured bones, as well as head injuries. While slip and fall accidents often occur on private property, such as business premises, these accidents can also occur in public areas, such as a sidewalk in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County,
In cases of negligent use of a deadly weapon, usually, a plaintiff (an injured person) sues the defendant (an individual or person acting on behalf of a business or other entity), for damages that resulted from the negligence. In order for a plaintiff to successfully sue a defendant for negligent use of a deadly weapon,
In March 2022, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass SB 1062 (“The Bill”), legislation that would “streamline and modernize” the service of process in the Sunshine State. Service of process is a procedural mechanism in litigation that ensures each person receives “due process” as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of
An accident—especially one that results in an injury—can be an incredibly stressful event. Sometimes, tragically, the result of an accident can be life-changing. A question that victims often ask is: should I hire a personal injury attorney after an accident? There are several reasons why it can be critical to hire an attorney if you
In personal injury lawsuits, a plaintiff sues a defendant according to the theory of negligence. Both “negligence” and “breach of duty” are legal terms of art that are commonly used in the context of personal injury lawsuits. In broad terms, negligence means that someone failed to take reasonable care to prevent harm to another or
