A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court not only affirmed previous rulings allowing undocumented workers to obtain workers’ compensation benefits, but also held the employer – not the worker – bears the burden of proving a worker’s loss of earning power was a result of his non-citizenship status, as…
The risk of boating accidents, injuries, and fatalities continues to rise throughout the summer with a peak in accidents around Fourth of July weekend. In another tragedy, four were killed and nine other victims were injured in an alcohol-related boating accident. According to the Miami Herald there were seven friends…
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…
In Florida, injured parties have a limited amount of time during which they can file a lawsuit to seek compensation. The amount of time they have varies based on the type of allegation. For example, Florida Statute 95.11 holds general negligence claims must be filed within four years of the…
Fourth of July weekend is one of the deadliest weekends of the year. The National Safety Council predicted that there would be 385 deaths and 41,200 injuries that took place over the weekend. Accidental deaths caused by car crashes, swimming and boating accidents, or fireworks accounted for the majority of…
Our Broward Injury lawyers wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. This holiday weekend, people will be out in force celebrating our nation’s independence. Of course, the many beautiful beaches will be a huge attraction. People will be swimming or riding personal watercraft close…
Consumers have the right to be confident that when they purchase food products from the grocery store – items that will be served to themselves and their families – that those products will be safe. Unfortunately, food manufacturers are not as careful at protecting the public’s health and welfare as…
One of the key elements in any Coral Springs personal injury lawsuit is determining what duty the defendant owed to the plaintiff. From there, it can be determined whether that duty was breached and whether that breach was the proximate cause of injury. In many cases, this is a straightforward…
In a case that holds relevance for drunk driving victims in Florida, a state surrounded by water, the Texas Supreme Court refused to apply federal maritime law to a drunk driving case involving a person who became intoxicated while aboard a boat. Our Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident lawyers are…
It’s not uncommon for a plaintiff in a personal injury action to be asked to submit to an independent medical examination by the defense. Don’t let the term “independent” fool you; the doctor is not impartial and is not your friend. Still, it’s often a necessary element to ensure fairness…