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Slips, Trips, and Falls in Florida: Five Things Your Slip and Fall Attorney Will Need to Know

Slips, trips and falls are common injuries and sometimes caused by the negligence of another. This type of case falls under premises liability. To be held liable, a property owner must be shown to have known about a hazard and neglected to repair or remove it or place a warning sign. A slip and fall […]

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What Does a Plaintiff Need to Prove in a Florida Slip and Fall Injury?

Business owners have a responsibility to maintain properties and businesses in order to prevent potential accidents. This may include wet floors, improperly maintained parking lots, poorly lit stairs or other areas where danger might lurk. In order for a property owner to be held negligent in a slip and fall accident, there are certain steps

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Why Signing a Medical Release After a Florida Accident May Not Be a Good Idea

Following a motor vehicle accident, the other driver’s insurance company may ask for a signed release. Signing a release may not be a good idea for a number of reasons and could end up not only hurting your case but could prevent an individual hurt in an accident from receiving adequate compensation for injuries. Contacting

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Working with Florida Personal Injury Attorneys on a Contingency Fee Basis

When an individual has been injured it is sometimes necessary to consult with personal injury attorneys. Whether a person has been involved in an auto accident, a slip and fall incident, or the victim of medical malpractice, obtaining a fair settlement will require the expertise of a skilled attorney. Often, if the individual is unable

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Thought Leader Series: The Long-Lasting Psychological Impact of Accidents

When you hear the phrase “post-traumatic stress disorder” you probably think of soldiers returning home from war-torn nations. Alternatively, you might think of people who have suffered in a terrorist incident or a massive natural disaster of some kind. You probably don’t think of a minor car accident injury when you hear the words “post-traumatic

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Should a Florida Slip and Fall Accident in a Hospital Be Filed as a Malpractice Case?

Slip and fall accidents are not uncommon in hospitals and may include patients who are hospitalized or visitors at the hospital. The question arises whether these cases are medical malpractice or slips and falls, and who would be responsible for the injury? An accident injury lawyer in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale

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