Articles Posted in Personal Injury

Introduction When someone is injured due to negligence, they typically have the right to file a lawsuit to seek compensation. However, when the responsible party is a government agency or employee, special legal rules apply. In Florida, the doctrine of sovereign immunity limits the ability to sue government entities for personal injury claims. This guide…

Introduction While driver negligence is a common cause of car accidents, poorly maintained roads, construction hazards, and infrastructure failures can also play a significant role. In Florida, road defects such as potholes, uneven pavement, missing traffic signs, and malfunctioning traffic lights can create dangerous driving conditions that lead to serious accidents. This guide explains how…

Introduction When an emergency occurs, bystanders often step in to help those in need. However, many people hesitate out of fear that they could be sued if something goes wrong. Florida’s Good Samaritan Law provides legal protection for individuals who assist others in emergencies, encouraging people to offer aid without the risk of legal consequences.…

Introduction Slip and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in Florida. However, not all claims result in full compensation for victims, especially if the property owner argues that the injured person was partially responsible for the fall. Florida’s comparative negligence law allows courts to assign fault between both parties, which can…

Introduction Children are naturally curious and may be drawn to objects or areas that pose hidden dangers. In Florida, property owners have a special duty to prevent harm to children who may enter their property due to hazardous conditions. The state’s attractive nuisance doctrine holds property owners responsible for injuries to children caused by dangerous…

Introduction When a person is seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, the impact extends beyond the victim. Family members, particularly spouses, may experience significant emotional and financial hardships as a result of the injury. Florida law recognizes these hardships through loss of consortium claims, which allow family members to seek compensation for the damage…

Introduction After a personal injury accident, victims often rely on their health insurance, auto insurance, or workers’ compensation to cover medical expenses. However, if the victim later recovers compensation from the at-fault party, the insurance company may seek reimbursement for the amounts it paid. This process, known as subrogation, can impact how much an injury…

Introduction When multiple parties contribute to an accident or injury, determining liability can become complicated. Florida previously followed a joint and several liability rule, which allowed injury victims to recover full compensation from any one of the at-fault parties. However, changes in Florida law now limit how damages are divided among responsible parties. This guide…

Introduction In many personal injury cases, the person responsible for an accident is not the only party that can be held liable. Under Florida law, vicarious liability allows injury victims to seek compensation from an employer, business, or other third party that had legal responsibility over the at-fault individual. This can be especially important in…

Introduction When a person is injured on someone else’s property, they may have the right to seek compensation if the property owner failed to maintain safe conditions. However, property owners and insurance companies often use the open and obvious defense to avoid liability. This legal argument claims that the hazardous condition that caused the injury…