Monthly Archives: January 2020
Can You Obtain Compensation for Your Fireworks-Related Injury in Florida?
For many Floridians, especially small children, no holiday is complete without fireworks. Whether you are gathering with family or friends on New Year’s Eve or the Fourth of July, fireworks can make celebrations even more fun and unforgettable. Unfortunately, for some adults and children, launching fireworks is an unforgettable event because they end up… Read More »
Do You Have to Pay for Your Doctor’s Medical Errors if There is No Malpractice Insurance?
In Florida, it is not uncommon for injured patients to end up paying for their doctors’ medical and surgical errors. A new report by USA TODAY highlights the dangers of being treated by plastic surgeons and other doctors who lack malpractice insurance or other coverage. Florida law imposes specific requirements for medical malpractice insurance:… Read More »
Driving in the Fog in Florida: Dangers, Safety Tips, and Liability
A recent pile-up crash in Virginia that involved nearly 70 vehicles reminded Floridians of the danger of driving a vehicle when there is fog covering the roadways. Fog is not an uncommon phenomenon in Miami and other parts of Florida, especially in early mornings. Fog is arguably the most dangerous weather condition for both… Read More »
Pita Weber Del Prado invites you to attend Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat’s fundraiser at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe in Coral Gables on February 11th from 5:30-7:30pm!
Pita Weber Del Prado invites you to attend Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat’s fundraiser at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe in Coral Gables on February 11th from 5:30-7:30pm! Please see the invitation below for the full details!
How is Fault Determined in School Bus Accidents in Florida?
When school buses are involved, determining liability in an auto collision becomes quite complicated. Every single day, more than 25 million American children ride on school buses across the country. Unfortunately, some of them end up in bus crashes. But determining fault following a school bus accident can be quite challenging given that most… Read More »
Liability for a Boating Accident in Florida: Who’s at Fault When a Boat Crashes?
Florida, with its second-longest coastline in the U.S., offers an abundance of water-based and recreational boating activities for locals and thrill-seekers from all corners of the world. Yes, boating is a way of life in Miami and other parts of Florida. Unlike in the Northeast, where boaters have no choice but to winterize their… Read More »
Your Cancer Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Could Be Worth $1 Million
Any type of cancer can be misdiagnosed, from breast and lung cancer to kidney and bladder cancer. An estimated nearly 610,000 Americans die from cancer every year, though it is difficult to determine how many wrongful deaths occur due to cancer misdiagnosis. Failure to make a timely cancer diagnosis means that the disease can… Read More »
Skip Pita Selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Skip Pita of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement…. Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Who’s At Fault in Rear-End Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?
Rear-end collisions account for nearly 30% of all car accidents in Florida and other parts of the United States. A rear-end crash can cause minor or severe injuries depending on the size of the vehicles, speed, and other factors. For a motorcyclist, a rear impact can be devastating and, in some cases, a fatal… Read More »