Category Archives: Personal Injury
Family Sues Walmart After Loved One is Killed in Shooting
The family of a man who was shot and killed at a Lauderdale Lakes Walmart has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the retail megalith on the grounds of negligent security. According to the lawsuit, the man was intervening in an assault that was occurring on the premises when he was shot and killed…. Read More »
Family of Florida Lawyer Files Wrongful Death Against Vegas Casino
The family of a Florida lawyer has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino after the victim suffered a heart attack while at the blackjack table. The lawyer was staying at a hotel while attending a legal conference. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff had a heart attack while sitting at… Read More »
Florida Woman Files Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Donuts Over Slip and Fall
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts over an alleged slip and fall accident that occurred on their property. She accuses Dunkin’ Donuts of failing to mark off the region with a caution sign and allowing a dangerous condition to be present on the premises. According to the lawsuit, she fell… Read More »
Calculating Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case
The public generally has several misconceptions about how to calculate damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Some attorneys have algorithms on their website that you can feed in numbers to and this will produce a number that is similar to your damages award. Such algorithms are deceptive and will not represent your total amount… Read More »
Judge Awards Family $11 Million After Mother Dies of Kratom Overdose
A Florida judge has awarded the family of a Florida mother $11 million after she collapsed while making breakfast on Father’s Day and died of a kratom overdose. She was only 39 years old at the time of her death. Now, a Florida family is reeling from the loss of their loved one. They… Read More »
Former Bills’ Running Back Sues Over Jet Ski Accident
The Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines has filed a lawsuit against another party after he suffered a season-ending injury in a jet ski accident. In July, Hines suffered a torn ACL. Hines alleges that the accident and injury will cost him millions in lost wages and could imperil his career going forward. The… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit Against Airbnb Alleging Toddler Died of Fentanyl Poisoning
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb alleging that their 19-month-old baby died due to exposure to fentanyl. They claim that the child came into contact with fentanyl residue that resulted in his death. Those who operate Airbnbs are being cautioned to ensure that houses are cleaned before and after a… Read More »
Sexual Assault, Identity Theft Among Allegations Made Against Uber Drivers
A spate of lawsuits against Uber are raising serious questions about how Uber screens its drivers and what type of duty of care they have when allowing people to drive for their company. Now, two Florida residents are claiming that they were sexually assaulted and one of them was the victim of identity theft…. Read More »
Recent Supreme Court Decision Allows for Civil Lawsuits Under FNHRA
The Supreme Court recently rendered a decision on a pivotal lawsuit Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana, et al. v Talevski. The lawsuit allowed private litigants to bring civil claims against facilities and recover damages for violations under Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA). Under the FNHRA, any nursing home receiving Medicaid… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Multiple Parties in Parasailing Death
The husband of a 33-year-old woman who was killed in a parasailing accident has named more defendants to the lawsuit. Initially, the suit had been filed against the parasailing company that offered the excursion. Now, the resort where the incident occurred and the captain of the boat on which the accident occurred have also… Read More »