Accidents involving rideshare drivers often leave victims and their families facing uncertainty about who is responsible. A recent fatal collision in Florida involving a rideshare contractor highlights the challenges of determining liability in such cases. The decision to clear the rideshare company of responsibility sheds light on the factors that…
Expert testimony is crucial in personal injury trials, helping juries understand an incident’s technical or scientific aspects. However, when experts testify outside the boundaries of their expertise, their opinions risk prejudicing the jury and affecting the case outcome. A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal highlights these…
A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal underscores the challenges of premises liability cases involving hazards that are not immediately noticeable. In this case, a customer tripped over a furniture trolley left on the sales floor of a retail store. The trial court initially ruled in favor…
A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal underscores the critical role expert testimony plays in personal injury cases. In this case, the defendant admitted to negligence in a car accident, but the trial centered on a dispute over the severity of the plaintiff’s injuries. Competing experts presented…
A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal addresses an essential issue in premises liability cases: whether a business can be held responsible for a customer’s injuries caused by a slippery floor. The case involved a customer who slipped and fell in a restaurant restroom, allegedly due to…
A recent ruling by Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal emphasizes the critical role causation plays in personal injury claims following car accidents. In this case, a victim sought damages for injuries allegedly sustained in a 2019 rear-end collision. While the jury ultimately awarded over $1.6 million, the defense argued…
A recent multi-vehicle crash in Miami left five people hospitalized, highlighting the serious risks of accidents involving multiple cars. According to reports, the collision occurred near Northwest 103rd Street and Northwest 17th Avenue, resulting in a chaotic scene of damaged vehicles, blocked traffic, and emergency responders working to assist the…
A tragic crash in Miami Gardens earlier this week involving a Publix tractor-trailer and a pickup truck has raised questions about liability in accidents with commercial vehicles. The collision occurred near a Publix distribution center when the tractor-trailer was making a left turn, and a speeding pickup truck slammed into…
Florida law allows injured individuals to seek punitive damages in certain auto accident cases where a driver’s behavior is deemed reckless or grossly negligent. A recent case involving an alleged texting-and-driving collision sheds light on what qualifies for punitive damages and the challenges plaintiffs face in proving such claims. Texting…
A recent Florida workers’ compensation case sheds light on the challenges injured workers face when seeking benefits for ongoing care. The case involved a cashier who suffered an electrical shock while plugging in a cash register at work. Although her initial injury was accepted as compensable, her employer and insurer…