Monthly Archives: August 2022
What Is A “Whiplash” Injury?
The word “whiplash” has taken on almost a derogatory suggestion; to many people, it implies a minor injury, or an injury that is “just whiplash.” But whiplash is not the actual name for what people suffer, and whiplash does in fact suggest an actual injury of some very important structures in the neck. Why… Read More »
Getting The Evidence You Need To Win Your Injury Case
Almost every personal injury case is different. Except for one thing that most all of them have in common: In almost every case, the victim will have less evidence than the defendant will about how the accident happened. Why Less Evidence? There are a number of reasons for this. It is often the defendant… Read More »
What Is The Statute Of Limitations In A Civil RICO Claim?
Civil RICO laws allow private actors (individual, business, organization, etc) to hold private parties legally responsible for damages caused by illicit racketeering activity. While it can be difficult to establish liability in a civil RICO, the potential for recovery is significant. Through a successful civil RICO lawsuit, a plaintiff can recover treble damages—meaning three… Read More »
Florida Man Charged In Multi-State Fraud Case
On July 27th, 2022, the U.S. Attorneys’ Office for the Middle District of Alabama announced that Timothy Scott Marable, a 50-year-old man from Highlands County, FL, has been arrested and criminally charged as part of a multi-state fraud investigation. Mr. Marable stands accused of defrauding several businesses. In this article, our Miami deceptive and… Read More »
Three Common Types Of Business Partnership Disputes Over Profits
Profits are the lifeblood of a business partnership. It takes a tremendous amount of work to form, build, and develop a successful business partnership. Profits can make the endeavor worth the effort for entrepreneurs. Profits—and other financial considerations—are also the leading reason why business partners get locked in disputes. Here, our Miami partnership dispute… Read More »
Hazing Accidents At Schools: Who Is Liable?
As fall starts to approach, many of our kids will be headed off to college. With college comes fraternities, sororities, and other clubs and activities, and that means hazing is potentially involved. Although some schools and organizations do better than others, hazing is still a problem, and can still lead to liability for students… Read More »
Liability For Equine And Horseback Riding Accidents
Of all the sports and recreation activities that we have in Florida, there’s one that doesn’t get as much attention as many others: horses, horseback riding, and equine-based competitions and activities. Whether for competition, show, sport, or just fun, riding horses is a big activity in Florida. How safe is it to ride a… Read More »
Look For These Safety Measures In Or Around Residential Pools
Let’s say that you have a young child, and your child is invited to a friend’s house to play in the pool. It seems very safe; your child is a strong swimmer, and you consider the other family to be responsible. But have you considered all of the potential dangers, and the safety measures,… Read More »
Golf Cart Accidents On The Rise
Florida once again made national news this week when a 58-year old woman was arrested for driving a golf cart, while intoxicated on I-95. While driving on a highway in a golf cart is not often seen, as it is incredibly reckless and unusually audacious, it isn’t unusual to see residents of South Florida… Read More »
Back To School Season Means It’s Time To Review Street Safety With Your Kids
Florida is officially the most dangerous state to be a pedestrian. South Florida is considered the 14th most dangerous metropolitan area in the country for auto-pedestrian accidents, according to a study conducted by the nonprofit organization Smart Growth America that analyzed those types of crashes from 2009 to 2021. In fact, 7 of the top 20… Read More »
