Category: Premises Liability

Commercial trucks carry heavy loads across long distances along Florida’s highway system. According to the National Safety Council, Florida ranks third, behind California and Texas, for commercial truck-related fatalities. Despite different types of truck accidents, the outcome is rarely a fender bender. The size and weight of a tractor-trailer create…

The phrase Florida personal injury laws refers to a collection of Florida statutes and principles that govern negligence, damages, and filing deadlines. Together this set of rules creates the framework for how injury cases are evaluated in the state and outlines when an injured person can seek recovery. ​​If you’ve…

If a person in Florida lets a family member, friend, or any other person to drive their car, they can be held responsible for any accidents caused by the driver. Known as the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine, the law places liability on the owner of a vehicle even when they were…

By Michael V. Baxter, Esq. Firm Partner As an attorney who has specialized in handling medical malpractice cases for 25 years, my practice is focused on pursuing justice for those who are victims of catastrophic medical malpractice. What is catastrophic medical malpractice? Catastrophic medical malpractice is harm caused by medical…

Did someone cross the line and leave you dealing with serious emotional fallout? Maybe they humiliated you in public, targeted you during a vulnerable time, or acted so outrageously that it left a lasting impact on your mental health. If the harm feels too serious to ignore, you could have…

Under Florida Statutes § 766.106, anyone planning to sue a health care provider for medical negligence has to complete a specific pre-suit process before taking the case to court. That process starts with a formal Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation, but the real purpose runs deeper than sending paperwork….