Florida civil lawsuits don’t die just because a defendant does. This question has been raised repeatedly in recent days following the death of billionaire Florida financier Jeffrey Epstein, suspected of being the central figure in a longtime child sex trafficking ring. He was convicted of solicitation several years ago, received…
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Can I Sue if I’m Injured at the Gym in Florida?
Injury at South Florida gyms has been climbing as the number of health-fitness clubs and gyms has risen – 4 percent in the last five years, according to IBISWorld market research.Industry-wide revenue topped$2billion this year. The question of whether one can successfully sue for a gym injury in Florida will…
West Palm Beach Injury Lawsuit Damages Would be Capped With HB17
West Palm Beach injury lawyers have been watching closely the progression of HB17, a bill that would limit the amount of damages for losses like pain and suffering that can’t be easily quantified. The $1 million damage cap would affect non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Proponents claim it’s necessary…
Don’t Burn the Clock Waiting to Talk to a Florida Injury Attorney
Sometimes when folks read that the statute of limitations on Florida personal injury and wrongful death claims is two and four years respectively, they figure they’ve got some time before they need to bother reaching out to a South Florida injury attorney. And while it is true that you technically…
Mirroring Florida Injury Lawsuit Precedent, New Jersey Rejects Expert Witness Mandate
Proving that negligence caused an elevator accident injury does not require expert witness testimony, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled recently – echoing the precedent set by other state courts, including Florida. The ruling is notable for the fact that a requirement of expert witness testimony (as necessitated in medical…