FL Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Negligence: What’s the Difference?

Even the most routine medical procedure or exam carries with it some risk of error. When these errors occur, it sometimes warrants a medical malpractice or medical negligence lawsuit.   What many people aren’t sure about is whether their case falls under the umbrella of medical malpractice or medical negligence. What is the difference between...

What Is Florida’s Careless Driving Statute?

  Vehicle accidents happen for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes the driver is distracted, while other times they may reckless. In other instances, a person may be operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs – the list can go on.   However, sometimes accidents happen simply because a person is careless....

Understand the Florida Impact Rule

  When you get into an accident, the injuries lingering for some can go beyond physical injuries. In some states, that does not matter – but in Florida it does.   Florida has something called the Florida Impact Rule. This rule can seem a bit complex, but what it does is create a road for...

FL Workplace Injury: What If You’re Self-Employed?

  In the state of Florida, employers are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance in the event that an employee is injured. In those cases, worker’s compensation claims are pretty clear.   But more and more people are self-employed and do contract work or freelance work as their main job. What about them?   If...

Product Liability: What Happens If You’re Hurt by a Recalled Product?

In the United States and in Florida, there are product regulations regarding consumer products that make sure they’re safe to use as intended. Still, it’s not uncommon for a product to be discovered to cause harm after it’s been released. In those cases, it is recalled.   Recently a large salad dressing manufacturer recalled two...