Construction workers have a high risk of injury from accidents on the job site. Working with heavy machines, dangerous materials, and in high locations can put a construction worker at risk of catastrophic injuries and life-threatening conditions. Six construction workers were recently hospitalized after an accident at a construction site near Brickell City Centre. On…
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What is a Res Ipsa Loquitur?
As you may have noticed, the legal world has its share of unique terms. For that reason, it can be helpful to look at the law as having its own language. Now, one of the expressions you may come across is res ipsa loquitur. This is a Latin phrase that translates to “the thing speaks…
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What Not to Say When Talking to an Insurance Company About a Car Crash
In Florida, auto crash claims are handled a little differently than in other states. Here, we use a no-fault system when filing insurance claims. With minor collisions, your no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) insurance will cover your damages, regardless of who caused the crash. But what do you do if you sustain serious injuries? When…
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Slip-and-Fall at a Supermarket: What to Do
Whenever you set foot on another person’s property, whether it’s a home or business, Florida law requires the property owner to keep you “reasonably” safe. If the owner notices a dangerous situation, such as a spill, he or she must correct the danger within a reasonable amount of time so it won’t hurt anyone. Supermarkets…
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Teen Left for Dead by Hit-and-Run Driver
A Pompano Beach family is still hoping they will see justice done a week after a seventeen-year-old was mowed down on a local street by a hit-and-run driver. The teen, who suffered severe injuries including crushed ribs, a crushed pelvis, and traumatic head injuries, remains in the hospital after spending time in an intensive care…
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