Bicycling in Florida can be great. There are many miles of flat, picturesque terrain and weather that is generally conducive year-round to good riding (though you may opt for an early morning or evening jaunt at the peak of summer). But bicycling in Florida is also very dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports…
Continue reading ›Just last month, a Boston Red Sox baseball fan was seriously injured when shards of a broken bat flew into the stands at Fenway Park and struck her in the face. The 44-year-old’s injuries were initially characterized as life-threatening, though she is now expected to survive. She was transferred from a hospital to a long-term…
Continue reading ›Accidents involving large trucks and bicyclists/pedestrians are a serious problem in urban areas. The growth of e-commerce has meant more trucks venturing into cities, while cycling as a form of transportation and recreation has rapidly gained popularity. Part of what makes these collisions so dangerous (aside from the fact that cyclists and pedestrians have little…
Continue reading ›Slip-and-fall accidents in Florida have gotten harder in recent years to pursue in civil court, after legislators heightened the proof standards five years ago. As a general rule, property owners and businesses owe the utmost duty of care to provide a safe space to guests. This includes keeping the floors clear of debris and slippery…
Continue reading ›Swimming pools in Florida, by law, must abide by certain safety standards, whether they are residential or public. In the case of Sanon v. City of Pella, which was recently before the Iowa Supreme Court, the drownings of two non-swimmer teen boys at a public pool rented out for a private function was attributed at…
Continue reading ›The importance of careful pretrial investigation by injury victim attorneys cannot be overstated. It is essential in any injury case to have all elements carefully laid out so there are no surprises, nothing overlooked. This is true even in relatively simple cases. While plaintiffs are understandably interested in minimizing their legal expenses, not investing in…
Continue reading ›Just because a person signs a waiver of liability before engaging in a certain activity does not mean the owner or organizer cannot be held responsible. It’s true that waivers of liability can complicate matters, and it’s also a fact that many Florida courts have upheld these waivers as valid. However, that does not mean…
Continue reading ›Disabled vehicles pose a serious risk of injury not only to the operator and occupants, but also to others on the road. That’s why it’s best to maintain a vehicle in basic working order, to avoid potentially dangerous scenarios in the first place. The recent case of Ex parte Quality Carriers, Inc. illustrates what can…
Continue reading ›In any injury lawsuit – be it a car accident or a defective product or premises liability – there are two general types of damages that can be awarded. The first type is compensatory damages. This is a sum of money awarded following a civil action to compensate a person for injuries, property damage or…
Continue reading ›We tend to think of motor vehicle accidents as the greatest danger to children. And there is truth to that. Crashes are a top cause of death among U.S. children, claiming hundreds of lives each year. But the bigger risk for many children may surprise you: Falls. Every day in the U.S., approximately 8,000 children…
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