Monthly Archives: February 2023
Will You Pay Taxes On Your Settlement Or Verdict?
Let’s say that you are injured, and you make a personal injury claim, and you eventually recover compensation, whether through a settlement or through a jury verdict. You pay whomever needs to be paid out of that settlement, and the balance is yours. Except, you may have forgotten one person or thing that still… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Offer Of Judgment Rule
As a general rule, in personal injury law, each party pays their own attorneys fees. The good news for injury victims is that in almost every case, you will pay your fees as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, so you won’t have to pay by the hour, and you won’t owe money… Read More »
Examining The Largest Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlement In Florida
In 2000, a jury in Miami awarded $11.4 billion in compensatory damages to a class of 700,000 Florida smokers and their families who filed a lawsuit against cigarette manufacturer, Philip Morris USA. The lawsuit claimed that the company misled consumers about the dangers of smoking and nicotine addiction. The lawsuit was filed on behalf… Read More »
Federal Judge Dismisses Shareholder Lawsuit Against DraftKings
DraftKings is one of the largest sports betting companies in the United States. It currently offers daily fantasy sports contests in Florida. According to a report from Legal Sports Report, the company recently prevailed in a shareholder lawsuit. A federal judge in the Southern District of New York dismissed a shareholder’s claim on the… Read More »
Activision Prevails In Shareholder Lawsuit Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination
According to a report from Courthouse News Service, Activision—the Santa Monica, CA based video game publisher—has prevailed in a shareholder lawsuit. The claim, which was filed by a group of pension funds based in New York State, alleged that the company engaged in workplace discrimination—thereby damaging their financial interests. The lawsuit was dismissed on… Read More »
What To Look For In A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident or incident that was not your fault, then you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. In order to receive fair compensation, you will need to work with a personal injury attorney who can help you navigate the legal system and advocate for your rights…. Read More »
When To File A Slip And Fall Personal Injury Lawsuit
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries, and it’s crucial to take appropriate legal action to seek compensation for the damages incurred. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury in Florida, it’s essential to understand when to file a personal injury lawsuit. Here are some critical factors to consider: Statute of… Read More »
Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes Is A Real Concern
There are few things worse, both for the victim and for the family, than nursing home neglect. When we think of loved ones in a nursing home, unable to care for themselves, and being unattended to, it seems like that is the worst thing that can happen to an elderly person, unable to care… Read More »
How Do People Get Injured In Elevators?
Elevators are easy. You step in, press a button, and the cabin delivers you to your desired floor. But while all that may be the case, it also tends to make us overlook the dangers of an elevator. Certainly, when properly maintained and in working order, most all elevators are safe. But often, elevators… Read More »
Holes In The Ground Can Be Serious And Dangerous
In your daily life, walking around and falling into a hole is an unlikely event. The holes that actually present dangers to us aren’t the enormous ones that people completely fall into, but rather, the holes in the ground just small enough for your foot to go into. How Do Holes Happen? Holes happen… Read More »
