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Proving Negligence in a Florida Slip and Fall Law Lawsuit

Suffering a slip and fall at a Florida establishment can lead to serious injuries. You might hit your head and suffer a traumatic brain injury. You might also hit your side and suffer a hip fracture. Even a broken wrist or a sprained ankle can…
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Can You Sue Your Ex for Not Making Your Kid Wear a Seatbelt?

In Florida, failing to wear a seatbelt is a primary offense. This means that the police can pull people over and give them tickets if they notice that they're not wearing these safety restraints. But what happens if the police never notice that…
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Is verbal agreement to a settlement final in Florida?

Daytona Beach, FL - Negotiating a settlement for a personal injury claim in Florida is not for the weak of heart. One of the most common mistakes people make is readily agreeing to a settlement, especially when the insurance representative insists…
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Florida caregiver convicted 8 years after impregnating patient

Daytona Beach, FL - A former Rockledge caregiver for people with severe mental disabilities will serve eight years in prison after having sex with a patient, resulting in the woman becoming pregnant and giving birth. Willie Shorter, 62, was…
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How to Deal with Insurance Companies Delaying Injury Settlements

Insurance companies are very good at delaying. In fact, some might argue that insurance adjusters have turned delaying into a form of art. There is of course a real benefit to delaying settlements, as it encourages desperate victims to cave…
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Family Sues Airbnb for Wrongful Death in Florida

Like many other big tech companies such as Uber or Amazon, Airbnb can be difficult to hold accountable in court. But in many cases, the company is genuinely responsible for serious injuries or even deaths. On March 7th, it was reported that…
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All the Reasons You Can Sue a Restaurant in Fort Walton Beach

Opening a restaurant is one of the riskiest business endeavors today, with a serious percentage of these operations going bankrupt within the first year. A lot can go wrong -- and restaurants face many financial hurdles. One of the biggest issues…
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Florida man killed by brain-eating amoeba found in tap water

Daytona Beach, FL - A Charlotte County man died from a brain-eating infection after using tap water during sinus rinses. The man, whose identity has not been released, died on Feb. 20, three days before the county health department issued a…
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Florida ride stops midair leaving riders hanging on to the bars

A tragedy was narrowly avoided last week at the Florida State Fair in Tampa where an amusement park ride stopped abruptly midair with passengers onboard. What makes this seemingly mundane incident so dangerous is that the ride, called the "Enterprise,"…
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Florida Family Sues Casino After Horrific Cardiac Arrest Story

Casinos have a legal duty to protect their patrons. If someone suffers a heart attack and slumps across a poker table, the very least you'd expect is for the staff to call 9-11. But as one Florida family discovered, casinos can completely ignore…