Recent Blog Posts
Can You Install a Hidden Camera in a Nursing Home Room?
One of the scariest things about having loved ones in nursing homes, is the sense of helplessness—not just for them, but for you, as the loved one or relative of the resident. That’s because as much as you want to protect and look over your loved one in the nursing home, you simply can’t… Read More »
What is Permanency in a Car Accident Case?
In a typical injury case, you would have to prove that a Defendant did something wrong, that you were injured, and that the accident caused the injury. But in a car accident case, that’s not quite how it works, because there is an extra step: showing that your injury is permanent. Why the Extra… Read More »
Don’t Get Tricked by the Other Side’s Insurance Company
Do you trust an insurance company? You may not. And yet, when many people are in accidents, they give no thought to making the foolish mistake of trying to handle their case on their own, leaving them to negotiate with the other side’s insurance company on their own. Make no mistake about it—insurance companies… Read More »
Look for the Signs and Symptoms of Concussions
Between professional athletes who receive concussion care and protocols, to our youth sports, where coaches are trained to recognize them, concussion awareness is at an all time high. But despite all the recognition of the dangers of concussions, many accident victims may not even know that they have suffered a concussion. Blacking Out and… Read More »
Getting Punitive Damages Against a Company
Unlike many other types of damages, punitive damages are intended to punish the Defendant—not just to compensate a victim for losses. In Florida, punitive damages are not easy to get, but they can be awarded, and juries and courts do allow them. Traditional Punitive Damage Claims You can generally get punitive damages against a… Read More »
Kids Can Get Really Injured at Trampoline Parks
Through the years, different forms of amusement for kids and adults become popular. One type of recreational activity that’s becoming more and more common are trampoline parks. But while they are experiencing a rise in popularity, they also signal a potential rise in accidents and injuries. What are Trampoline Parks? Trampoline parks are indoor… Read More »
How and Why are Mock Juries and Focus Groups Used?
If you are considering taking your case to trial, wouldn’t it be great to do a “trial run,” that is, to run the facts and evidence in your case by a fake group of jurors from the general public, just to see what they think about it? And you could even ask them questions… Read More »
Pedestrian Injury Cases: They’re More Complex Than You Think
Whenever a car hits a pedestrian, the natural assumption is that the car is at fault. Cars are larger, faster, and we have all been trained, as drivers, to look for and avoid pedestrians. It’s no wonder that the assumption is that the car is at fault. But in reality, car on pedestrian cases… Read More »
Can You Sue When Both Parties are at Fault for an Accident?
When we are in accidents, we think of things in very simple terms: who is liable for the accident? It’s either them (the Defendants), or you, the victim. Both will blame each other, and whomever the jury believes in court, will win. But that’s not exactly how real life works. Real life has grays,… Read More »
The Ins and Outs of Dog Bite Liability Laws
Dogs are man’s best friend. But because of that, we tend to forget that they are also animals, and animals that care capable of doing us serious harm. When dogs injure people, victims can get compensation for their injuries, but the law when it comes to liability for dogs, isn’t as easy and straightforward… Read More »
