Tag Archives: negligence
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Determining fault in personal injury cases isn’t always black and white. Sometimes, more than one party can bear fault for an accident. When that happens, comparative negligence determines how much—if anything—a plaintiff can recover. Florida’s comparative negligence laws If a plaintiff contributed to causing an accident, or their own negligence made their injuries worse, comparative… Read More »
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Drunk driving is deadly. Even though we all know to avoid drinking and driving—after all, it’s the law—thousands of people are injured or killed in drunk driving accidents every year. How does driving under the influence affect a personal injury claim? Florida drunk driving laws and personal injury claims Under Florida Statute 316.193, drunk driving… Read More »
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Professional soccer player Anton Walkes recently died from injuries he sustained during a boat crash off the Florida coast. The 25-year-old passenger was found unconscious after his vessel and another boat collided in the water. Florida authorities are investigating, but at this time, it is unclear what caused the fatal accident. While boat crashes are… Read More »