A 25-year-old Florida man was killed in a boating accident near the Florida Keys on July 17, 2020. According to an incident report filed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the man and four others were aboard a 35-foot open fishing boat going...
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Month: July 2020
Bases for liability in product injury cases
Plaintiffs in Florida product liability cases may rely on several different theories to support their claims for recovery. The most common bases for recovery in products liability cases include tortious misrepresentation, strict liability, breach of warranty and...
ADAS may improve safety though concerns remain
Being a safe driver is not a guarantee that you will avoid all accidents here in Naples, Florida. Perhaps you were in an accident recently and are wondering if personal injury protection will cover all of your losses. While you may be able to file a third-party...
Traffic stop leads to major drug bust in Florida
On July 3, Florida authorities arrested a 61-year-old man after a large amount of drugs were allegedly found in his possession during a traffic stop. The incident took place in Escambia County. According to media outlets, troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol...
The 5 most frequent causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents are not exactly few and far between in Florida. Unfortunately, many of these end in serious injuries or death for those in passenger vehicles. There are roughly five common causes of 18-wheeler accidents. The first is driver error, which is usually on...
When can police lawfully search a vehicle?
You have certain constitutional rights, and it is in your interests to know what these rights are and how to protect them. For example, do you know when police can lawfully search your vehicle? When is it legal for law enforcement to come onto or search your personal...
Teen driver safety a pressing concern for 100 deadliest days
The "100 deadliest days" refer to the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of deaths arising from accidents with teen drivers tends to escalate. Residents of Florida with a teenage son or daughter who has recently become licensed should take note of...
Negotiating with an insurance company
After a Florida accident, a victim must deal with either their own insurance or the insurance of the other driver who caused the accident. Both of these insurance companies have something in common: Neither of them likes to write a large check because it hurts their...