Monthly Archives: December 2020
The Most Common Reasons Why Pedestrian Collisions Occur in Florida
Pedestrian collisions are a significant safety problem in our country. According to official government data, approximately 140,000 pedestrians seek emergency medical attention after a collision each year. Although pedestrian accidents can happen for a wide range of different reasons, many of these crashes share similar causes. Here, our Miami pedestrian accident attorneys highlight five… Read More »
Pike & Lustig, LLP Gives Back to Those in Need
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 »
Trucking Accidents on the Rise
The trucking industry is the lifeblood of the American economy. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, truckers have been busier than ever, keeping shelves stocked by hauling loads of food, medicine and other essential items across the highways and byways of America every day. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation deemed truck stops essential businesses,… Read More »
Florida Organization Pays $115,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Claim
On November 6th, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Florida-based non-profit organization agreed to pay $115,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. The legal claim was filed on behalf of an employee who was improperly told that she could not be re-hired by the company because of a previous injury… Read More »
Is Your Business Strictly Liable for Injuries to Customers?
If you sell products in person or online, you should know about strict liability. Strict liability, in the context of products liability injury law, makes those who distribute, manufacture, or sell a product liable for injuries caused when and if that product malfunctions and hurts someone. Your business may not know anything about the… Read More »
Copyright Protection Extends to Photography
When we create a work of art or a piece of literature, we generally know that it has some kind of copyright protection. It is (presumably) our own creation, and only we are allowed to profit off of our intellectual works. But photography seems like it should be different. After all, you didn’t create… Read More »
