Monthly Archives: October 2019
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Laws in Florida: The Three-Day Notice and Right to Cure
If a commercial tenant commits a monetary violation of the lease—typically meaning that they failed to make rent payments on time—that is generally considered to be good cause for eviction. That being said, there are strict rules and regulations that govern evictions in Florida. Commercial landlords must understand their rights and responsibilities under Florida… Read More »
Risks of Accidents When Running Red Lights in Florida
South Florida is among the most dangerous places for driving as many drivers don’t follow the traffic laws. Because of this, Florida has been listed as the number two state for having the most distracted drivers. Running red lights is included in the bad habits of reckless drivers. To get a better understanding of… Read More »
What is a Frustrated Contract?
Under United States contract law, a frustrated contract is one that—through no fault of either party—cannot reasonably be performed because of unforeseeable circumstances. In Florida, frustration of purpose may be a valid defense against a breach of contract lawsuit. In this article, our Miami commercial litigation attorneys explain some of the key things that… Read More »
Nursing Home Negligence and How to File A Claim
There are many people who reach the final stretch of their lives without anyone being able to take care of them and meet their needs. When it is time to leave home and enter a residence, there are many doubts that arise around the good care of our loved ones. Fragility and lack of… Read More »
AutoNation Accused of Selling Unsafe, Unrepaired Vehicles to Consumers
According to reporting from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, consumer advocacy groups are accusing AutoNation—one of the largest sellers of pre-owned vehicles in Florida—of violating certain consumer safety laws. A report released by United States PIRG Education Fund and other pro-consumer organizations contends that AutoNation is selling unrepaired vehicles that have been subject to… Read More »
Filing Claims Against Your Family or Friends
Obviously, some concerns may arise when a person close to you causes an accident where you have suffered injuries. For many people, the discomfort of filing a claim against a family member or friend is enough to dissuade them from doing something to recover compensation for their loss. Fortunately, almost all car accident cases… Read More »
Florida Air Conditioning Repair Company Charged With Consumer Fraud, Allegedly Targeted Senior Citizens
Sadly, consumer fraud remains a serious problem in Florida. Our state consistently has more consumer fraud complaints per capita than the national average. In the latest in a long line of fraud claims filed in Florida, a company from Valrico was sued by state officials for allegedly defrauding its customers. According to reporting from… Read More »
Road Construction Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
If you need to go through a construction zone, slow down and obey the directions. Lowering the speed is important because it is the only way to ensure that you will be able to identify the directions and that you can respond in time to prevent a pedestrian accident or a car accident in… Read More »
Pop Star Jennifer Lopez Sued for Copyright Infringement—For Posting a Photo of Herself
According to reporting from USA Today, a paparazzi company has filed a copyright infringement claim against singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. It is the latest in a growing trend of cases in which celebrities are being sued for copyright infringement for posting photos of themselves. Several similar claims have been filed in recent years,… Read More »
Whiplash Can Be Devastating – Don’t Suffer Alone
Millions of cases of whiplash take place each year across the U.S. Out of these injuries, at least one in 50 will develop chronic pain that needs ongoing medical attention. One out of every 100 will suffer lifelong pain from the injury. Whiplash injuries should not be underestimated after a car accident. If you… Read More »