Category Archives: Personal Injury
Florida Tesla Autopilot Crashes: Who’s Liable When Driver-Assist Technology Is Involved?
Car accidents are a daily occurrence in Florida, but cases where advanced driver assistance technologies, such as Tesla’s Autopilot, are involved create a whole new problem of determining liability when the vehicle was assisting with driving. This question has been at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Tesla car accident that… Read More »
Why Car Accident Claims In Florida Are Becoming More Difficult For Injured Drivers
Every day, car accidents occur on Florida roads. The real challenge for many car accident victims, especially the driver, comes later. The new and more aggressive approach to handling car accident claims alongside Florida’s unique insurance laws, are making it more difficult for accident victims to receive full compensation, especially if the driver of… Read More »
Parking Lot Trip Hazards: What Recent Lawsuits Reveal About Property Owner Liability In Florida
While most think of slip and fall cases as wet floor accidents in stores, a new and increasing area of personal injury claims in Florida involves one of the most overlooked areas that a business is responsible for: the parking lot. With the increasing use of repurposed or expanded spaces for pedestrians and vehicles,… Read More »
Ghost Trucks And Phantom Carriers: The Hidden Danger Behind Serious Truck Crashes
Most folks think a truck accident case is fairly straightforward. You figure out who owns the truck, find the driver, and then go after the company that employed them. Simple, right? It’s not as simple as it sounds, especially on major highways. Out there, things are much murkier. Lately, there’s been a rise in… Read More »
Understanding Liability: Who Can Be Held Responsible In A Trucking Accident?
After a truck accident, most people assume the truck driver is the only one at fault. But commercial trucking collisions are far more complex. A crash involving a tractor-trailer can stem from failures in training, maintenance, supervision, cargo handling, or even manufacturing. That means multiple parties can share responsibility, and identifying them is crucial… Read More »
When A Ride-Share Vehicle Is Hit By A Semi-Truck: Who Is Liable?
Rideshare vehicles like Uber, Lyft, and others are now part of daily life across Florida and Georgia. But when a rideshare car is struck by a commercial truck, the aftermath can be far more complex than a typical car accident. Passengers often assume the rideshare company will automatically compensate them. Drivers often assume the… Read More »
After The Crash: 7 Critical Steps To Take And Why Evidence Can Make Or Break Your Injury Claim
A car or truck accident happens in seconds, but what you do in the minutes, hours, and days afterward can have a major impact on your health, your recovery, and your legal rights. Many people assume insurance companies will “do the right thing.” Unfortunately, they often work to minimize payouts, dispute injuries, or shift… Read More »
Trucking Accidents And Federal Regulations: What You Need To Know
Every day, thousands of tractor-trailers travel Florida’s highways carrying goods across the state and country. While trucking is vital to the economy, it can also pose substantial risks. A fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This makes any collision catastrophic for those in smaller vehicles. When crashes do occur, understanding the… Read More »
Universal Orlando Facing Negligence Lawsuit After Injury
Generally speaking, Florida’s theme parks are designed to deliver excitement, not injury. However, a recent lawsuit filed against Universal Orlando Resort has placed ride safety and corporate responsibility under renewed scrutiny. A Florida woman claims that she was seriously injured on a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe park. The same attraction was linked… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule
If you’ve been involved in a traffic accident, slip and fall, dog bite incident, or anything else, then you should understand how Florida law will impact your case. In March 2023, Florida lawmakers passed House Bill 837. This bill was a sweeping “tort reform” that reshaped personal injury litigation across our state. One of… Read More »
