Monthly Archives: September 2022
Getting To Know Tesla’s Autopilot Feature
Since Tesla launched its autopilot program back in 2015, the excitement over cars potentially driving themselves without human involvement has been on the rise. Now, self-driving systems are not only available in Tesla’s anymore. Many new cars offer a “hands-free” driving feature, and it appears the trend will only continue to become more popular… Read More »
Michael Pike Comments On Wrongful Death Lawsuit On CB12 News
On March 1, 2019, just after 6 a.m. on State Road 7 in Delray Beach, the driver of a 2018 Tesla Model 3 was using the autopilot feature when he fatally crashed into a semi-trailer truck. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Tesla as well as the truck driver and trucking company. In… Read More »
Tips For Safely Evacuating Due To Inclement Weather
As Hurricane Ian continues to gather strength, authorities in Florida are urging residents to begin evacuating low-lying areas and to prepare for dangerous storm surges, flooding and damage in the coming days. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations have already been issued in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Charlotte, Collier, Hernando, Sarasota and Manatee counties, including more than 300,000 people… Read More »
Fat Brands Will Pay $3 Million To Resolve A Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Restaurant Business Magazine, Fat Brands—a Beverly Hills, CA restaurant conglomerate that owns major national and regional brands such as Fatburger and Johnny Rockets—will pay $3 million ($2.5 million in cash, $500,000 in stock) to settle a lawsuit from a shareholder. The underlying claim was related to the company’s alleged… Read More »
How To Prove A Predicate Act In A Racketeering Claim (Civil RICO Law)
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO Act) is both a criminal and civil statute. The law allows individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to hold offenders responsible for losses caused by unlawful racketeering activity. To establish liability in a civil racketeering claim, a claimant must prove that the defendant(s) engaged in a predicate… Read More »
How To Prevent Micro-Mobility Accidents & Injuries
E-scooters and e-bikes are becoming more and more popular as alternatives to conventional modes of transportation for short distance travel. Also referred to as “micro-mobility” products, many cities are also seeing an uptick of app-based services that offer e-scooters and e-bikes for rent. Of course, any increase of vehicles on the road increases the risk… Read More »
An Overview Of The Exceptions To The FDUTPA
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that imposes liability on businesses and organizations engaged in “unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” The FDUTPA grants broad legal protection to consumers and competing businesses. It allows private parties to sue… Read More »
What You Should Know About Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice claims can be some of the most difficult of personal injury claims to prove. Medical malpractice occurs when a care provider’s negligence causes an injury to one of their patients by not adhering to the standard of care. If you are considering a medical malpractice claim in Florida, a few things to… Read More »
What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?
When you are in an accident, and you sustain impact to the head, the consequences can be immediate and devastating. But they can also be long term, even permanent, and just as devastating. Injuries to the brain can be life threatening, and can alter the way someone lives the remainder of their lives. Brain… Read More »
Can A Biomechanics Expert Help Your Injury Case?
In many injury cases, experts are commonly used to give testimony that is highly scientific or technical. Some types of experts are common in personal injury cases, such as doctors, and sometimes, accident reconstruction experts. But one kind of expert that many people don’t know as much about is the biomechanics expert. What is… Read More »
