Monthly Archives: November 2022
Why Do Large Commercial Trucks Get Into Accidents?
Every day, we share the road with trucks. Not just the family or small work truck, but large, 18-wheeler tractor trailer trucks. Your car or SUV is no match for a large tractor trailer truck. Combined with the truck’s sheer size and weight the truck itself may be carrying heavy or even flammable cargo,… Read More »
SUVs And Large Vehicles Are Way More Deadly For Pedestrians
This may not come as a surprise, but when bigger cars hit pedestrians, the injuries to the pedestrians are much worse than they are with smaller cars (although obviously being hit as a pedestrian by any car can be deadly). There are now statistics and studies to show just how dangerous it can be… Read More »
Court Says You Can’t Waive Strict Liability Claims
Hold harmless agreements (sometimes called exculpatory clauses) are agreements that you sign that make you agree that should you be injured on someone else’s property, you will not have the ability to sue. These kinds of agreements are often used when you engage in sports, activities, athletic events, extreme sports, or action or activity… Read More »
FTC: Opendoor Must Pay $62 Million For Deceptive Advertising
On October 21st, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has finalized a consent order against Opendoor Labs, Inc. Opendoor is an online-company that buys and sells residential real estate. The company will pay approximately $62 million to resolve false advertising allegations. A significant portion of the funds obtained by the FTC… Read More »
Dechert Sued For Civil RICO Violation For Alleged Misconduct Of A Partner
According to a report from the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal, Dechert LLP —a large global law firm with a main office in Philadelphia, PA—is facing a civil RICO lawsuit. The law firm is being sued for allegedly being “willfully blind” to alleged unethical professional conduct by one of its London-based partners. Here, our… Read More »
Understanding The FDUTPA’s Bar On The Recovery Of Consequential Damages
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that strictly forbids businesses from engaging in misleading or abusive commercial conduct. The FDUTPA gives consumers (and other businesses) the right to file a lawsuit for damages related to deceptive or otherwise unfair commercial practices. The FDUTPA allows plaintiffs to recover… Read More »
What Is Loss Of Consortium In An Injury Case?
If you are injured in an accident, you actually may not be the only one injured. Your spouse may also be injured, even though he or she was never even in the accident. Your spouse’s injury is more indirect than yours. Your spouse has suffered through you, and through the loss of the relationship… Read More »
AAA Releases Thanksgiving Travel Predictions
AAA has released its annual projections for Thanksgiving travel this holiday season and has predicted that 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this year. That number is a 1.5% increase over 2021 and just shy of pre-pandemic volumes. Much like last year, AAA predicts that most travelers will drive… Read More »
What To Know Before Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to plan ahead for this year’s festivities. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you should be aware of some important pieces of information to keep in mind, especially if you’re planning to host this year’s dinner. Please take note of the following facts while keeping your guests’… Read More »
How And Why Are Experts Used In A Personal Injury Case?
You’ve probably heard of experts being used in cases, and in many previous blogs, we’ve spoken about unique types of experts. But how are experts used, and when are they needed? There is actually more fighting between the parties over experts that you may think, and expert testimony isn’t just automatically admitted into court…. Read More »
