When Florida schools let out each summer, the state sees an influx of teen drivers taking to the roadways, and this presents new dangers to everyone traveling them. The summer months when most teens are home have become so dangerous and deadly for driving that they...
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Wrongful Death
Who may seek damages in a wrongful death case?
A loss of a loved one due to negligence can devastate your life, and although you may never feel whole again, you may wish to seek damages from the negligent party. If you have a close relation to the deceased, the law should allow you to file a wrongful death suit....
Rising trucking fatalities may be caused by negligent operations
Large trucks cover the American landscape and contribute constant support to the country’s economy. But sharing the road with these large vehicles can turn deadly when those responsible don’t follow the rules. The number of fatalities involving large trucks has been...
Florida jury makes landmark ruling on wrongful death claim
A Florida jury made history this month when it decided that a gay man was due $157 million from two of the biggest tobacco giants in the industry for the 2018 death of his spouse. It's the first wrongful death case by a same-sex spouse of its kind. The victim...
Death from heat illness draws attention to college practices
A young football player for a Kansas community college collapsed after starting his first day of conditioning practice. The young man, only 19, died from heatstroke. According to the news on Nov. 14, the young defensive lineman was found outside his dormitory in an...
Horrifying drunk driving accident leaves Florida mother dead
A Saturday evening accident shut the entire Rickenbacker Causeway down, closing the route to and from Key Biscayne, Florida, for nearly eight hours. Many motorists were trapped in their cars until 4 a.m. on Nov. 4. A drunk driver was to blame. Even worse, the accident...
What is Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ law?
The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things for people to bear -- especially when that death is premature and could have been avoided. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to hold the person or persons responsible for that death financially liable for...
You have rights when planning a funeral
Planning a funeral for a loved one after a tragic accident is often emotionally challenging. It might also be financially draining. Unfortunately, laying the person to rest is going to be an expensive endeavor. If price is a concern, there are some options that you...
Motorcyclist killed in left-hand turn accident in Florida
Police officers in Orange County are investigating a motorcycle accident which left one man dead and another in the hospital. The accident occurred on Sept. 22, 2019, happened at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Amber Road, around 2:30 in the morning. According...
Bereavement is a difficult process after a tragic death
Losing a loved one is a major event that requires you to seriously think about your future. The emotions you feel will likely be amplified if the person died suddenly and tragically, such as in a car wreck. After this type of event, you have to face some very strong...