Legal fees for personal injury lawyers in Miami vary widely, but there is one critical standard that applies to all client relationships. Under Rule 4-1.5 of the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys are permitted to use a contingency fee agreement. Payment is contingent upon winning your case, and legal…
Every so often, you read positive news about traffic crashes in the US. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that casualties and overall truck collisions are both down in recent years. Deaths from crashes involving large trucks fell by 11% in 2023, while injuries dropped 3%. There was…
In general, personal injury laws aim to compensate victims for the physical, emotional, and financial losses they suffer after an accident. However, there is another aspect of this concept that you may not realize. Florida has a statute on comparative negligence that highlights the negligent actions of the victim of…
When you are hurt at a store, restaurant, park, or other public place in Miami, you have rights as a victim. Personal injury laws provide you with legal remedies, specifically under a negligence-based theory called premises liability. There is a deadline for these cases since Florida’s statute of limitations is…
There are risks present in any work environment, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), job-related conditions in the maritime industry carry significant threats to the lives and health of employees. Commercial fishing is extremely perilous, while individuals…
Miami’s warm, clear waters and vibrant marine life make it a top destination for resort SCUBA trips, attracting divers from around the world. PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) reports that there are eight dive sites in and around Miami, including five reef dives, three at shipwrecks, and two in…
When you think of abuse and neglect in Florida nursing homes, your mind probably turns to incidents of physical, emotional, or sexual misconduct against residents. It is important to be aware of another form of mistreatment, which is the financial exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The US Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Consumers trust that the products they buy will be safe for them and their families. However, that is not always the case. In particular, parents of young children in Miami should be aware of an important announcement by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Fisher-Price is recalling more than…
Diagnosis errors are among the most critical types of medical malpractice because circumstances often prevent a patient from getting proper care. In some cases, the patient may even suffer worse health outcomes because of a misdiagnosis. Unfortunately, mistakes in identifying medical conditions are common. Johns Hopkins Medical reports that an…
For victims who suffer injuries on property, an important question regarding your rights is what evidence is required to win a slip and fall accident lawsuit in Miami. Under the Florida’s Evidence Code, the relevant concepts are broad. Relevant evidence is that which proves or disproves a material fact, and…