In the world of aviation, hot air balloons are a safe way to obtain flight. Accidents occurring in hot air balloons are rare, and fatalities are even rarer. In the years spanning 2000 and June 2016, there were only 21 reported fatalities related to hot air ballooning in the United States. In the United States,...
When a person is injured in a car accident, they are often worried about how to pay their medical bills. Their injuries may have made them unable to work or caused lifelong disabilities. In Florida, PIP coverage only goes so far, but it does allow for a quick settlement or payment to help injured people...
WPBF Channel 25 ABC News reported that a biologist employed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission is dead and two others, also civilian biologists, were injured in a tragic boat crash in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning. According to spokespeople from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue organization, the incident occurred about 9:30...
Amusement parks, theme parks, and county and state fairs can be a fun way to spend a day or an entire vacation. However, patrons of these locations should be aware that in 2016, there were an estimated 30,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms linked to amusement parks. States regulate mobile amusement parks, such as those...
Jet skis, also known as personal watercrafts, are a fun and popular way to spend a day on the lake or the ocean. In Florida, the law states that a person must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski and must be 18 years old to rent a jet ski. Each...
Jet skis, often also called personal watercraft (PWC), can be a fun way to spend a day out on the water. While riding jet skis can be exhilarating, operating at speeds of up to 60 m.p.h., jet skis can pose a danger to their operators, passengers, and others nearby. When operating or riding on a...
What Is Constructive Knowledge in a Miami Slip and Fall Case?
What Is Constructive Knowledge in a Miami Slip and Fall Case? If you slipped and fell at a store, hotel, or restaurant in Miami, one of the most critical legal concepts determining your claim’s outcome is constructive knowledge. Under Florida law, you cannot recover compensation simply by proving you fell on a dangerous surface. You...
What Makes a Slip and Fall Case Valid in Ft Lauderdale?
A slip and fall injury at a Ft Lauderdale grocery store, hotel lobby, or shopping center can leave you facing painful recovery, medical bills, and lost income. But not every fall on someone else’s property leads to a successful legal claim. Under Florida law, a valid slip and fall claim requires you to prove specific...
What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades?
What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades? If you or a loved one has been injured during a cruise departing from or arriving at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Unlike a typical...
3 Deadlines Every Plantation Cruise Accident Victim Must Know
Critical Time Limits for Cruise Ship Accident Attorney in Plantation Cases If you’ve suffered an injury aboard a cruise ship departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, understanding the strict filing deadlines that apply to your case is crucial. Plantation residents injured in cruise ship accidents face a complex web of federal maritime law and...
What Types of Injuries Qualify for a Cruise Ship Claim in Miami?
Cruise vacations departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale carry risks many passengers never anticipate. From slippery pool decks to illness outbreaks, injuries at sea raise complicated legal questions governed by maritime law rather than standard personal injury rules. If you or a loved one suffered harm on a cruise ship, understanding which injuries may qualify...
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami?
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami? Winning a slip and fall case in Miami requires more than proving you were hurt on someone else’s property. Under Florida law, you must demonstrate that the property owner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by allowing a dangerous...