Articles Posted in General Negligence

If you sustained injuries while riding around on a rented jet ski, participating in an extreme sport, or visiting an amusement park for a field trip, you might have the right to take legal action here in Florida. You can explore the idea of filing a personal injury claim against the jet ski rental company…

Comparative negligence is a term you’ll hear early and often if you ever choose to file a personal injury lawsuit. It’s a tort principle that can be applied to many personal injury cases, including those involving car accidents and medical malpractice. So, what is comparative negligence? Find out below. Defining Comparative Negligence In some cases,…

When someone is a fraud, this usually means they’re an inherent liar. Fraudsters are often forced to lie to others while pretending to be something they’re not. Because of this connection, people sometimes use the terms fraud and lying interchangeably. However, key differences exist between fraud vs. lying, especially in a legal sense. If you’re…

Chances are excellent the insurance adjuster for your case knows insurance and negligence law a lot better than you do. If you’re given a document to sign, there can be a huge imbalance in the knowledge between the parties. The insurance company will take advantage of that if they can. You might not understand the…

If your case goes to trial, you want an attorney who is a storyteller. Some people tell a story by making a video or writing a novel or song. We tell our story through demand letters and correspondence to insurance companies. If we can’t settle, we file a lawsuit and write the story in the…

When you have been injured in Florida, you may wonder if you can receive compensation from the party that caused the accident. That is what negligence cases are all about – whether you are hurt in a car accident, struck by a vehicle while walking across a street, or riding your motorcycle when a car…

Texting While Driving in Florida: Dangerous and Against the Law! The Florida ban on texting while driving law is found at Florida Statute §316.305. Incredibly, although everyone knows it’s a careless and dangerous practice, it is still only a secondary offense (F.S. 316.305(1)(d)). This means to be cited (receive a ticket) for texting while driving…

Jeffrey R. Davis is a Miami car accident lawyer who has served his community defending victims rights for three decades. Recently, after years of being a member, Mr. Davis became Secretary of the Miami Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). What is ABOTA? ABOTA’s mission is to preserve the institution and integrity…

WORKER/WORKPLACE NEGLIGENCE Negligent Assembly or Installation Plaintiff: Bolts on wheelchair armrest weren’t tightened Verdict (P) $807,600 Case Eduardo Trujillo, III and Lizeth Trujillo, his wife, v. T.D. Medical, Inc., and Miguel Nunez, No. 13-23500-CA Court Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, 11th Judge Jose Rodriguez Date 8/12/2014 Plaintiff Attorney(s) Jeffrey S. Altman, Jeffrey S. Altman, P.A., Miami,…

On April 5, 2014 Michael Smerconish of CNN, during his television show Smerconish, clearly explained the importance and validity of the civil justice system during the segment “one last thing.” As many of us have been following, GM is currently in the hot seat with Congress for failing to warn its customers, for over ten…