In cases where multiple injury victims seek compensation from at-fault party insurers, an issue that often arises is whether the injuries stemmed from one occurrence or multiple occurrences. Punta Gorda injury lawyers know this is often a key point that can significantly impact the overall amount of damages awarded to…
Millions of Americans attend sporting events every year. Research has indicated the number of injuries sustained by these patrons is far higher than one might expect, ranging from being struck by a foul baseball to being bruised by a rouge hockey puck. Fort Myers personal injury lawyers know that many…
A ruling by Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal holds that a claim for loss of consortium, brought by a spouse in unison with a personal injury action, can continue even after the death of that spouse, without having to be refiled as a separate claim. Fort Myers personal injury…
Bruce L. Scheiner, PA Wishes You a Safe and Happy Fourth of July Our Fort Myers injury lawyers urge everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend. Fourth of July is the time for backyard barbecues and hanging out with friends and family. It’s a time to…
One of the most effective ways your Fort Myers car accident attorney can help you is by not only gathering and presenting evidence in your favor, but also by working to suppress evidence that isn’t. In Zelaznik v. Isensee, it was suppression of testimony from a defendant’s expert witness that…
Florida slip-and-fall accident claims may have lost some traction following the passage of a measure in 2010, which puts a greater burden of proof on plaintiff’s shoulders. Fort Myers premises liability attorneys know that before the legal change, injured parties needed only to show that a dangerous condition existed and…
The existence of a company policy warning against employees getting involved in altercations with patrons is not enough to conclusively negate liability if such an incident occurs and results in injury, according to a recent ruling by the Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals. The case of Trabulsy v. Publix…
The Florida Supreme Court recently took on the issue of third-party liability as it pertained to the serious injuries suffered by a bar patron in South Florida. The victim was beaten mercilessly with a tomahawk by another bar patron, with whom he’d been drinking. The attacker went on to face…
Victims of negligence need to understand laws giving hospitals the right to have outstanding medical bills paid from a patient’s future personal injury award, regardless of automobile insurance coverage. Where a hospital lien has been filed in accordance with law, a patient who otherwise cannot pay for medical treatment may…
Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently shut down more than 50 busing companies and took close to 350 vehicles off of our roadways through “Operation Quick Strike.” With this enforcement campaign, officials spent eight months looking to target unsafe motorcoach companies — for your safety. “Through…