Blog Posts in 2015

How Does Comparative Negligence Affect My Case?

The apportionment of fault lies at the heart of a negligence case. The law in Florida and every other state requires that the injured party prove negligence, which is the failure to exercise the degree of reasonable care expected of an individual to minimize the risk of harm to another person. For forty years, Florida has followed the theory of pure comparative negligence in apportioning fault and ...

Avoiding injuries during the holidays

The holidays are a special time that should be full of excitement and fun. It’s a time where you can decorate your house with decorations, visit family that you haven’t seen in a long time, and surprise your children with gifts. However, the holidays can go terribly wrong if you get injured. Below we would like to make you aware of some common injuries suffered during the holidays, and some tips ...

Physical Harm Or "Impact" And Claims For Emotional Distress

When an accident occurs, victims can recover not only for their physical damages but also for damages for emotional distress related to the accident. Under certain conditions, family members may also sue for damages arising from the same accident for negligent infliction of emotional distress . However, both victims and their family members cannot recover any damages for emotional distress, mental ...

5 Holiday Travel Tips

The holiday season is a notoriously busy time to travel, but your number-one priority is to stay safe. With so many people trying to reach their destinations, traveling is more difficult for you. If you’re not careful, traveling during the holidays can become more expensive than you anticipated and more stressful than you hoped. But we have some tips for you that will cut down on your stress and ...