Inmates can sue a jail or prison for negligence, but they face certain obstacles that non-inmates don’t face when filing a lawsuit.
What Is Negligence Per Se in a Personal Injury Case?
“Negligence per se” is a legal doctrine whereby an act is considered negligent if the act violates a statute. It’s an important doctrine to understand because, if it applies to […]
How Florida Courts Handle Punitive Damage Awards in Personal Injury Cases
Does someone deserve to be punished for your injury? It might feel that way, but Florida’s courts have strict standards for when a plaintiff can be awarded punitive damages. What […]
Georgia Contributory Negligence Laws
Personal injury law should be easy. A person was injured, and the person who caused the injury should be held responsible for the damages. Straightforward, right? Not always. First, the […]
Can I Sue My Landlord for Black Mold? Mold Lawsuit Settlements in Florida
The last thing any landlord wants to hear is, “Hey, I think there’s black mold in my apartment…” However, the reality is it happens — especially in a state as […]
Do Liability Waivers Actually Work?
Just how strong are those documents, really? When you sign up for a gym, before the staff locks you into an eternal month-to-month membership or an annual contract, they will […]
How Do I Know If An Attorney Has Been Disciplined?
Answer: Technically, everybody deserves a second chance. But don’t you want to know if the individual handling your personal injury case was once suspended from the practice of law for […]
Careless Drivers Cause Major Trauma Even in Minor Car Accidents
After being rear-ended twice by distracted drivers, one woman shares her lessons learned As you feel the impact of your car being hit from behind, you may think that poor […]
What if it Was Your Fault?
Seeing the accident from the view of the other person behind the wheel While people who cause car accidents are often thought of as careless or negligent, many accidents are […]
Can I Sue Someone for Killing or Hurting My Dog?
Your dog is more than a dog. He or she is like a child to you. If you’ve lost a pet, you know how painful it can be – you’ve […]