Monthly Archives: October 2019
Drunk Female Driver Hits a Miami Police Officer in a DUI Crash
Every year, more than 1 million car drivers are arrested for drunk driving. One such arrest occurred in Miami on September 12. The DUI accident took place when 33-year-old Belkis Salgado, who was visibly intoxicated at the time of the crash, slammed her car into a Miami police officer’s unmarked police cruiser, according to… Read More »
Premises Liability Law in Florida: Can Negligent Security Cause Burglary?
A recent Newsweek report about a burglary in Florida may be amusing to read, but it raises questions about negligent security in premises liability law. If a burglar broke into your home in Florida, can an apartment complex management company and/or the security firm hired by the management company be held responsible for your… Read More »
On October 18, 2019 Randy and Rosanna Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado proudly attended the investiture of their friend Michelle Alvarez Barakat, Circuit Court Judge.
On October 18, 2019 Randy and Rosanna Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado proudly attended the investiture of their friend Michelle Alvarez Barakat, Circuit Court Judge.
Wrongful Death of a Bicyclist in a Collision with a Truck or Car
Unfortunately, such a healthy and fun activity as riding a bicycle can result in a preventable death due to the negligence of another motorist. In 2017, 783 bicyclists were killed in collisions with motor vehicles; many of the victims were children and teenagers. And it looks like bicyclist fatalities in the U.S. have been… Read More »
Injured Workers not Limited to Workers’ Compensation Benefits
PWD Attorney Randy Weber Recovers $975,000.00 For Employee Hurt on the Job Generally, Florida’s Workers Compensation Law provides injured workers with at least 2 guaranteed benefits: 1) Payment of injury related Medical Bills; and 2) reimbursement of 66% of the worker’s Lost Wages. And not much more. Our Workers Compensation Law typically bars recovery of money… Read More »
PWD Recovers $975,000.00 For Employee Hurt on the Job
Generally, Florida’s Workers Compensation Law provides injured workers with at least 2 guaranteed benefits: 1) Payment of injury related Medical Bills; and 2) reimbursement of 66% of the worker’s Lost Wages. And not much more. (Continue Reading…)
Product Liability in Personal Watercraft (PWC) & Jet Ski Accidents (Can You Sue for Defects?)
Although we’re inching toward the end of summer, beaches in Miami are still bursting with travelers and jet-skiing enthusiasts alike from different parts of the U.S. and other countries. Miami is one of America’s top vacation destinations and a hot spot for people to enjoy the sparkling water and fresh sea breezes when riding… Read More »
Proposed Changes to Truck Driver Hours of Service Rules: What and When to Expect?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has unveiled its long-awaited proposal to amend the federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, which have been subjected to criticism by truck drivers and trucking companies in Florida and all across the U.S. for years. The proposed changes to the federal law are supposed to “provide greater… Read More »
Mass Shootings and Liability: Negligent Security or Unforeseeable Criminal Attack?
Following two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton earlier this month, Florida’s lawyers and residents alike ponder the question of liability and negligent security in the deadly attacks that sent shock waves through America. ABC News reports that there have been at least 17 deadly mass shootings across the country so far in… Read More »
$15.5 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict Overturned by the Courts in South Florida
In a South Florida court of appeals on Wednesday, June 10, a new trial was the order of the day for a medical malpractice claim brought forth by Stephanie Hollingsworth, according to reporting by the Sun Sentinel. Over $15.5 million in damages was awarded to the victim. It was indicated by a 3 judge… Read More »
