Monthly Archives: October 2022
Getting Punitive Damages Against A Company Isn’t So Easy
In Florida, a victim in an accident can get punitive damages against a Defendant. Generally to get punitive damages, a victim needs to show that the Defendant acted recklessly, without care, or almost intentionally. It is a much higher standard than just simple negligence. Getting Punitive Damages Against Companies On top of the difficulties… Read More »
When Will A Florida Court Approve An Accounting In A Partnership Dispute?
Are locked in a dispute with a business partner in Florida? Is the dispute centered around important financial issues? If so, a legal option called an “accounting” may be the most effective and efficient way to resolve the matter. It is crucial that you understand how a partnership accounting works and when a Florida… Read More »
Bed Bath & Beyond Faces Shareholder Lawsuit After Tragic Suicide Of Company’s CFO
In early September, Gustavo Arnal, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bed Bath & Beyond committed suicide in a tragic incident in New York City. According to a report from Fox Business, the troubled retailer is now the focus of a shareholder lawsuit. Here, our Miami shareholder dispute attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »
Wrongful Death Suit Reaches Settlement
Last year, while on the set for the movie, “Rust”, famous actor Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting that left the cinematographer of the film dead and the director severely injured. This past February 2022, the family of the cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and others, including the… Read More »
What To Know About Causation And Civil RICO Claims
Through a civil racketeering lawsuit, a plaintiff can hold a defendant liable for three times the actual losses sustained due to a civil RICO violation. However, establishing liability in a civil racketeering case is never easy. There is a high bar that plaintiffs need to clear. One of the most important elements of bringing… Read More »
How Will You Pay Your Medical Expenses After An Accident?
Immediately after your accident, you will understandably have a lot of concerns and questions. Your car may be damaged, and you may be concerned about your work or how you will pay your bills. But there’s one thing that you will probably be most concerned about: How are you going to pay for the… Read More »
How Does Personal Injury Protection Work?
You may have heard that the law requires that all drivers in Florida have insurance. That’s true but it’s really only partially true. The type of insurance that is required is known as personal injury protection, or PIP insurance. But what is PIP insurance and how does it help you? Immediate Help for Accident… Read More »
Pedestrian Avoidance Technology Just Doesn’t Work Very Well
More and more we rely on the technology in our cars to keep us safe, and to avoid—or at least lessen the risk—of a collision. But technology is still not where it needs to be when it comes to crash avoidance—especially when it comes to avoiding pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian technology lags far behind the… Read More »
