You are driving down Clematis Street in West Palm Beach after work. You glance down to briefly look at your phone and respond to a text. Out of nowhere, a drunk driver veers into your lane from the opposing direction. You suffer serious and lasting physical injuries as a result…
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5 New Year’s Safety Tips From Our South Florida Injury Lawyers
New Year’s celebrations are all about new beginnings – and many this year are especially eager to start the next chapter! To help ensure 2021 starts on a bright note, our West Palm Beach injury lawyers are offering 5 Tips on New Year’s Eve Safety. This list is gleaned from…
Why a South Florida Injury Lawyer May Decline Your Case
It’s a good idea to interview at least a couple different South Florida injury lawyers before deciding which to hire to handle your claim. But just as you are considering which attorney to hire, he or she is also considering your case potential. If your case is declined by one…
Florida Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine in Car Accident Cases
If you’re thinking of allowing someone to borrow your car, you may want to think twice. Florida’s longstanding dangerous instrumentality doctrine allows vehicle owners to be held vicariously liable for the negligent actions of those permitted to operate their vehicle. It can even apply to Florida vehicle owners when crashes…
What Exactly Are Pain and Suffering Damages in Florida Injury Lawsuits?
The phrase “pain and suffering” is familiar to many people even outside the legal sphere, but it’s not as well understood. It does not mean anyone is entitled to money just because they were hurt. It also not a catch-all for every loss. As it pertains to Florida injury lawsuits,…
5 Things to Know Before Filing a Florida Injury Lawsuit
Most people who file a Florida injury lawsuit are brand new to the process. They may have never given the notion a second thought – until something happened to them. Our West Palm Beach injury lawyers understand the prospect can feel overwhelming. Our goal as trusted civil trial lawyers is…
Examining Liability in South Florida Scooter Accidents
Earlier this year, some 750 Revel scooters were introduced to the streets of Miami after the company won a shared moped program bid solicited by the Miami Parking Authority. Now, the New York-based vehicle share company, which operates in several other major cities, has been hit with multiple lawsuits and…
How Long Will My Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
One question our West Palm Beach injury attorneys often field from prospective clients is, “How long will my Florida personal injury lawsuit take?” The only accurate way to answer that question is the one people least like to hear: It depends. The timing depends on a long list of factors, including:…
Report: Kids’ Palm Beach Bicycle Accident Injuries Up Nearly 170%
With more children and families sticking closer to home this summer, the risk of a Palm Beach bicycle accident resulting in severe injuries is higher than ever. Safe Kids Palm Beach County reports that traumatic injuries suffered by children in Palm Beach County bicycle accidents has shot up nearly 170…
Appreciation for our South Florida Health Care Workers, First Responders
Health care workers and first responders are known for being the first helpful faces on the scene in the midst of a crisis. That’s perhaps no more true than in the moment we’re all facing together right now. Doctors, physician’s assistants, nurses, paramedics and other medical professionals are considered among…