Monthly Archives: December 2019
How is Fault Determined in Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents in Florida?
The vast majority of auto accidents in the United States occur between two vehicles, but sometimes, more than two automobiles are involved. When multiple cars are part of a chain-reaction or pile-up crash, you may wonder how fault is determined. Determining who is to blame for a multi-vehicle accident can be challenging because, more… Read More »
Former Governor Mike Huckabee has Filed a Bar Complaint Against Florida Lawyer in Twitter Dispute
According to reporting from The Daily Beast, Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate, has filed a bar complaint against a Florida attorney over a tweet. The complaint—which can be accessed online—alleges that a Santa Rosa Beach, FL lawyer violated professional rules of conduct by sending a disparaging tweet. For his part,… Read More »
The Deadly Dangers of Dump Trucks on Florida’s Roads
If you commute to and from work in West Palm Beach, you probably see dump trucks all the time. These gigantic vehicles are 20-30 times the weight and size of a regular car. Naturally, when a dump truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic and even deadly to the occupants… Read More »
What to Do If Your Company is Being Sued By an Employee
Conflict between employers and employees can happen. Unfortunately, in some cases, disputes can be difficult to resolve. They may even result in litigation. If your company is facing a lawsuit from a current or former worker, it is imperative that you know how to take action to protect your rights and interests. Here, our… Read More »
The Question of Liability in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents in Florida
More than 5,000 people die in motorcycle crashes each year nationwide. Of these deaths, between 40 and 45% are single-vehicle accidents or collisions where only the motorcycle was involved in the crash. Most single-vehicle crashes involving a motorcyclist occur due to impairment, speeding, reckless driving, or violation of other traffic laws. Interestingly, while these… Read More »
Proposal: Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Users
In 2016, Florida legalized the medicinal use of marijuana. This raises an important question in the minds of some employees: Can you be fired for using medical marijuana in Florida? As of right now, the answer is “probably”—though, the answer is more complicated because employment law issues always depend on the specific facts of… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driving Auto Accidents in Florida: Dangers, Causes, and Fault
Wrong-way driving, or the act of driving a vehicle against the direction of traffic, causes more than 350 fatalities each year. Wrong-way driving is a common cause of auto accidents in Florida and can result in catastrophic injuries and deaths. Driving in the wrong direction poses a significant threat to Floridians. In fact, according… Read More »
The State of Florida is Suing Planet Hollywood for Breach of Contract
According to reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, Florida is suing Planet Hollywood for an alleged breach of contract. Florida officials contend that the company failed to live up to the obligations under an agreement through which it received money from a state-operated economic development and jobs creation program. Here, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
School Bus Accident in West Palm Beach: Duty of Care, Liability, and At-Fault Parties
Each day, more than 25 million children ride on school buses across the United States. While the vast majority of them return home safely, some end up in school bus accidents. There is nothing more devastating than seeing your child in pain, or worse, attending the funeral of your child after a school bus… Read More »
Bahamas Christmas Breakfast
The holidays are a time for friends & family, gift-giving and breaking bread with all of your loved ones. However, it’s also a time to remember those who may be struggling through the Christmas season, and Bahamian families displaced by Hurricane Dorian are certainly some of them. Therefore, this year Pike & Lustig decided… Read More »
