The first question that often arises in injury litigation is whether the defendant was negligent in causing plaintiff’s injuries. But the second – and equally important – element is damages. That is, to what extent did plaintiff suffer? How can that suffering be quantified? Our Fort Myers injury lawyers do…
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Ready v. RWI Transportation – Causal Link of One Car Accident to Another
As Fort Myers personal injury attorneys, we handle many cases that involve third-person liability. Regardless of the type of incident – whether it’s a construction accident or a car accident or a slip-and-fall – there are four necessary elements one must prove in order to prevail. Those are: Duty. Breach.…
Fridman v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Ill. – Insurance Bad Faith
Despite slogans that promise to be “on your side,” “like a good neighbor” and to keep you “in good hands,” auto insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart. Time and again, we see examples of insurance companies doing everything in their power to low-ball customers or outright…
Wrongful Death in Motor Coach Crash
Motor coach accidents are an area of concern for traffic safety experts and the public nationwide. In recent years, there have been a number of horrific motor coach and charter bus crashes, which have led to calls for greater regulatory action. Just this year in California, two women, ages 51…
Wuthrich v. King County – Duty of Government to Control Vegetation
You approach an intersection and stop at a stop sign. You try to look both ways, but there is a huge bush in your away. You inch forward and still don’t see anyone, so decide to proceed. BAM! A motorcycle seemingly blasts out of nowhere and strikes your rear driver’s…
Deadly Defect in GM Cars Leads to $900 Million Penalty, No Criminal Charges
The General Motors ignition switch defect linked to 124 deaths and many more injuries resulted in a criminal case by the U.S. Department of Justice, which is now being settled for $900 million. That may sound like a lot of money, but those who have lost loved, were injured or…