In some personal injury actions, parties involved may come to find certain pieces of key evidence were destroyed, altered or simply lost. This is referred to as “spoliation of evidence,” and because it can have such a profound impact on one side’s ability to prove its case, courts tend to…
An unforeseen household accident ended tragically when a Florida man was electrocuted while installing a new dishwasher. According to reports, the 33-year-old victim was killed when his wedding ring came in contact with a live wire. Police in South Daytona said that the man was at his in-laws home helping…
When property owners or managers fail to ensure structures adhere to local and state building codes, there is a high potential for injury. After all, building codes are in place to keep us safe. Generally, when injury results from a hazard that violates applicable building code standards, a strong case…
Miami is an epicenter of cultural events where diverse communities throng together for carnivals, music festivals, and celebrations. In a tragic accident, a woman was killed at the annual Miami Broward One Carnival and parade that honors the Caribbean culture. According to reports, a 54-year-old woman was struck by a…
When a spouse is injured or killed as a result of negligence, spouses and in some cases other dependents are granted the opportunity to seek compensation for loss of services from their loved one in the form of a claim for loss of consortium. Beyond the marital sexual relationship, what…
Stories about elevator accidents reaffirm some people’s severe elevator phobias — horrible incidents that can happen anywhere, including elevator accidents in Sunrise. Last month’s elevator accident stories from New York have some people worried about what can happen if an elevator fails to operate properly. In recent New York stories,…
As cooler months approach, it will soon be time for Floridians to take the chill off by turning on the heat in your home, office or business. Since the heat doesn’t get used often, it’s a good idea to have the wiring and furnace inspected to make sure everything is…
In our Spring Break 2011 series we have been reporting on topics like distracted driving, alcohol-related accidents, and teen driving accidents. The fourth topic in our series is premises liability injuries, which are a serious danger for students and families who are visiting Florida for Spring Break. Owners of resorts,…
It was supposed to be a birthday celebration, instead five Haitian-born teens, friends since childhood, were found dead in their Hialeah motel room by a maid just days after Christmas. The Miami-Dade medical examiner ruled the South Florida deaths accidental, the Miami Herald reports. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers…
A 49-year-old golf pro shop employee was severely beaten on Monday after he recognized a Rolling Hills Golf Club member behaving oddly outside the closed shop and opened the door to assist him, the Ledger reports. A Seminole County sheriff’s arrest report reveals that the victim sustained a broken nose,…