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Can You Be Partially At-Fault and Recover Damages?

Sometimes, it’s clear who the at-fault driver is. Someone runs a red light at a busy intersection and hits the driver who was going the speed limit and had the right-of-way. Accidents are usually more confusing. Each case is different....

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Florida Premises Liability: Is the Owner Liable to You for Your Accident?

In Florida, a property owner is assumed to be the party responsible for keeping the premises in a safe condition. Their duty of care to you, however, depends on the reason why you came onto the premises. For liability assessment...

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The 5 Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Claims in Florida and How to Avoid Them

Slip and fall accidents are often minor, but they can result in serious injuries as well. In fact, falls send over 8 million people to the hospital every year. That means that they are one of the leading causes of emergency room...

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A Bad Idea: 3 Things to Know if You are Considering Settling with the Insurance Company

The vast majority of personal injury cases involve insurance companies in some way. It could be the other person’s insurance company, or it could be your own. Regardless of whom the insurance company represents, it is important to keep in...

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5 Key Steps to Help You Preserve a Personal Injury Claim

A slip and fall accident can happen at any time and practically anywhere. One minute you are shopping in your favorite mall, unaware that the floor in front of you is wet with spilled soda, and the next you are...

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The Auto Accident Checklist

Auto accidents are incredibly frightening experiences, even if you only suffer minor bruising and a dented fender. One minute you are driving along Dixie Highway, heading home after a long day at the office, and the next you’re in the...

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4 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Adjusters

If you have recently been involved in an accident, such as a collision with a vehicle or if you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, chances are that an insurance adjuster is trying to contact you. Most, but not...

Personal Injury

Negligence Explained

In personal injury cases in Florida, determining whether someone was negligent is one of the most important aspects of a case. If someone was negligent, it is much more likely that they will have to pay for your damages after...

Personal Injury

Understanding Assumption of Risk

Imagine this scenario: You own a company that takes people on skydiving expeditions. You love facilitating fun experiences where people can live their dream of free-falling through the clouds. However, it’s important to you that your clients know skydiving may...

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Loss of Consortium

As George Sand once wrote, “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” The vast majority of what matters in life is based on our relationships with others, especially those in our immediate family. The...

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