Definition of Defective Products One of the major causes for personal injuries or deaths in Florida and the U.S.A. are dangerous & defective products. The law defines such products as, when their manufacturer has failed to sell to the public, products that conform with the applicable standards of safety, or has not adequately warned the […]
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What does “personal injury” mean?
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “personal injury” many times before. If you follow the news at all, you see court awards from a lawsuit for “personal injury”. Some court awards are outrageously high and others more reasonable. You probably have insurance on your car and home for “personal injury”. So what exactly does “personal […]
Florida personal injury litigation settlements
We have all read about the huge settlements given to some people at the conclusion of their personal injury claim. Millions of dollars are seemingly awarded for what seems to be minor things. I thought it would be interesting to look at some of the awards given to Florida residents for their personal injury claims. […]
Personal Injury and Recalls
There are thousands of items each year that are unsafe to be sold. However, the defects in some of the items may not be discovered until after the products are manufactured and sold into homes. Once the recall has been discovered, it is up to the purchasers to find the information regarding the recall and […]
Truck Accidents and the Costs Associated with Them
Over the last few years the emergency room has changed a lot of their policies. They have also increased the cost of a visit to over 40 percent of what a normal month’s rent would be. Each year there are millions of emergency room visits and almost half of these visits result in admissions into […]
Business Owner’s May be Responsible for Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners are normally found responsible for all injuries that occur on their property. This is the case when that property owner knew of the foreseen issue and did nothing to fix it before someone become hurt. Many businesses will purchase signs to use if there are dangers around the business area that consumers will […]
You Had an Auto Accident, Should You Contact a Lawyer?
Every day there are thousands of accidents throughout the United States. These accidents can include all types from boating, bicycling, ATVs, automobiles, motorcycles, or other types of accidents that cause personal injury. After an accident the cost of stabilizing your life can be tremendous. Seeking legal counsel can help straighten out any questions, problems, or […]
