Monthly Archives: August 2025
Can “Inflammatory Comments” Justify a New Trial in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Some Miami residents who have a valid personal injury claim may feel intimidated to step forward and take legal action. There can be a tendency in the press to demonize personal injury plaintiffs as “gold diggers” who flood the courts with frivolous lawsuits looking for a quick payday. But the reality is that far… Read More »
Is Negligent Hospital Security a Form of “Medical Malpractice” in Florida?
Florida law imposes certain requirements to file a medical malpractice lawsuit that do not apply to other kinds of personal injury cases. For example, if you want to sue your doctor for malpractice, you must first obtain a verified report from a qualified medical expert stating that you have reasonable grounds to bring a… Read More »
When Do Federal Courts Hear Florida Personal Injury Cases?
Most of the time, if you are seriously injured in a Miami car accident, you can sue the negligent driver in Florida state court. But there are certain personal injury cases that may be heard in federal court instead. For example, if you are involved in a truck accident with a tractor-trailer operated by… Read More »
Is a Miami Cruise Ship Operator Liable for the Sexual Assault of a Passenger?
The Port of Miami (PortMiami) handles more cruise ship passengers than any other port in the world. According to PortMiami’s own figures, more than 8.2 people boarded cruise ships in Miami between October 2023 and September 2024. Unfortunately, with that many people boarding–and drinking on–cruises, there are going to be situations where passengers are… Read More »
Is Uber Liable for a Florida Car Accident Caused by an “Off-Duty” Driver?
Thousands of South Florida residents work as rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft, either to earn extra money or, in many cases, as their full-time job. From a legal standpoint, however, these drivers are generally classified as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” This not only affects the rights of the drivers with… Read More »
How Much Is a Bicycle Accident Claim Worth in Florida?
The value of a personal injury claim in Florida depends on a number of factors. An accident victim can seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are generally simple enough to prove, as they reflect an accident victim’s out-of-pocket losses such as medical bills and lost income. Non-economic damages, however, are based on… Read More »
