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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...

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...

In personal injury cases, there are two types of financial compensation typically awarded: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover expenses such as medical bills, damage to personal property, and lost wages. Non-economic damages on the other hand cannot be measured like a medical bill or a repair estimate. Some examples include mental anguish, loss...

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...

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...

Motor vehicle accidents fell in Florida in 2018 compared to the number that occurred in 2017. However, it was a small decrease amounting to just a little over one percent. Agencies statewide reported that there were 397,812 total accidents. In those accidents, there were 251,970 injuries and 3,004 fatalities. The great majority of these accidents...

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...

What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident? If you were injured aboard a cruise ship, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation under both federal maritime law and Florida state law. Cruise ship accidents, including slips and falls, pool injuries, foodborne illness, and equipment failures, can leave passengers with serious...

What Happens If a Cruise Injury Claim Must Be Filed in Miami? If you suffered an injury on a cruise ship, your legal options may hinge on a single city: Miami. Most cruise line passenger tickets require lawsuits be filed in Miami or Seattle, regardless of where you live or sailed. This forum selection clause,...

What Must Be Proved Under Florida’s Slip and Fall Law? If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Plantation, Florida, you may be entitled to compensation, but only if you can prove specific legal elements. Florida slip and fall law requires injured plaintiffs to demonstrate that the property owner was negligent and that...

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 Must Ft Lauderdale Slip and Fall Victims Prove Under Florida Law? If you slipped and fell at a grocery store, hotel, or shopping mall in Ft Lauderdale, you may be wondering whether you have a valid legal claim. Florida law does not automatically hold a business liable just because an accident happened on its...