Monthly Archives: October 2025
How Does “Vicarious Liability” Apply to My Florida Car Accident Case?
Car accidents often involve more than one party who may be financially liable for any injuries sustained by the victims. A common example of this is when the negligent driver who caused the accident did so while working for someone else. In that scenario, the employer is considered “vicariously liable” for their employee’s actions…. Read More »
Could Federal Law Prevent Me from Filing a Florida Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Accidents involving commercial semi-trucks often raise a host of legal issues that are not present in more routine car accidents. One reason for this is that the federal government regulates interstate trucking. And under certain conditions this can override or “preempt” state laws affecting a person’s right to sue one of these federally regulated… Read More »
Florida Legislature May Revive Malpractice Reform Bill
In May 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 6017. This measure, which passed both houses of the Florida Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support, would have expanded the scope of noneconomic damages available under the state’s wrongful death statute. A Florida House committee recently moved, however, to reintroduce the measure. Repealing the “Free Kill”… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Upholds $3 Million Wrongful Death Judgment Against Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County has always been a dangerous place for bicyclists. South Florida’s heavy traffic means that bicyclists must be careful in navigating city streets to avoid a collision with a car. Unfortunately, far too many bicyclists are unsuccessful and end up losing their lives due to a negligent motorist’s actions. County Objected to Family’s… Read More »
Can I Sue the Government for Causing My Florida Car Accident?
When it comes to a car accident, the negligent driver is often not the only party who can be held legally responsible for the victim’s injuries and other losses. If that negligent driver acted within the scope of their employment when the accident occurred, their employer can also be held vicariously liable under Florida… Read More »
Is a Florida Drug Treatment Center Liable for a Discharged Patient’s Overdose Death?
Many South Florida residents struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Indeed, some cases of addiction are so severe that a person can be involuntarily committed to a treatment facility under Florida’s Marchman Act. The Act imposes certain regulatory requirements on treatment centers to ensure that they provide people struggling with severe drug or alcohol… Read More »
Is Uber Liable If a Passenger Is Shot and Killed?
The State of Florida requires transportation network companies, more commonly known as rideshare services, to provide $1 million in commercial liability coverage to any driver actively providing a ride. In other words, if you take an Uber or Lyft, from the moment the driver accepts the ride until they drop you off at your… Read More »
Miami Judge Orders Carnival to Pay $344,000 to Cruise Passenger Injured in Trip-and-Fall Accident
If you are injured as a guest on a cruise ship or at a Florida vacation resort, you may be entitled to compensation from the owner of the vessel or hotel, respectively, for your medical bills as well as your pain and suffering. In order to succeed with this kind of personal injury claim,… Read More »
How Do You Collect a Florida Personal Injury Judgment or Settlement?
The goal of any Florida personal injury claim is financial compensation. For example, if you are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you want that driver to pay for your medical bills and other accident-related losses. But even if you manage to obtain a personal injury judgment, how do you… Read More »
Is a Florida Business Owner Liable When a Customer Slips and Falls on the Grass?
One of the most common slip and fall accident scenarios in Florida involves a person injured while walking on a sidewalk or through a parking lot owned by a business. If there is proof that the business owner failed to keep these areas in reasonably safe condition for pedestrians, that owner can be held… Read More »
