Monthly Archives: December 2019
Contract Law: What is Substantial Performance?
Substantial performance is a contract law doctrine that allows parties to be paid under a contract and to retain the benefit of a contract even if they technically failed to comply with the precise terms of the agreement. In other words, substantial performance, while it is not full and complete performance, is sometimes enough… Read More »
Vehicle-into-Building Auto Accidents in Florida: Causes, Liability, and Recovery
While car crashes into buildings are not as common as other motor vehicle collisions, they cause an estimated more than $200 million each year in property damage and personal injury claims. According to Ameriprise, there are approximately 60 vehicle-into-building crashes each day. Since a vehicle crashing into a building is not a typical auto… Read More »
Michael Pike talked to CBS12 News at 9 about the steps party hosts can take in terms of legal liability during this time of year.
Program: CBS 12 News This Morning at 9AM. Local Broadcast Time: December 4, 2019 9:24AM EST. Market: West Palm Beach, FL. Clip Length: 2:22. Local Audience: 14,600 plus. Estimated Publicity Value: $2,500. CBS12 WPEC Website Link: https://cbs12.com/news/local/holiday-party-liability … Read More »
Think Twice Before Hosting That Holiday Party
Often times when we think of the holidays, we immediately imagine festive decorations, comforting food and quality time with the family. Visions of red sweaters and pine scented candles soon give way to picturing all the big holiday parties we may attend this year. But what about hosting your own holiday event? Although party… Read More »
Alcohol Consumption During the Holidays and the Occurrence of Car and Truck Accidents Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve
The holiday season has officially begun, aka it is time to watch out for drunk drivers in West Palm Beach and elsewhere in Florida. If you are planning on visiting your relatives or friends or traveling this holiday season, beware of intoxicated motorists. Statistics do not lie. People tend to drink alcohol more often… Read More »
Florida Company Sued for Refusing to Hire a Pregnant Employee
On November 21st, 2019, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against a Florida-based health care company. According to the agency, Regency Park Assisted Living & Memorial Care withdrew a job offer from an employee who accepted a position as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) solely because it learned of… Read More »
Don’t Forget the “Giving” Part of Thanksgiving
It’s officially the season of giving and a time to be thankful for all the blessings life has to offer. With everyone looking forward to the holidays, it’s also important to remember that some festive celebrations are grander than others and now is the time to help the less fortunate in any way you… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for Your Vaping-Related Injury or Illness in Florida?
A man who lived in the West Palm Beach for five years may have died as a result of vaping, as the nation continues to grapple with the vaping health crisis. The most recent update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 47 deaths and 2,290 illnesses tied to vaping have… Read More »
