Monthly Archives: July 2026
Sexual Assault is Systemically Underreported
Sadly, sexual violence remains a serious problem. The Florida Department of Health explains that sexual violence includes many forms, including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, among others. It affects people of all sexes, ages, and communities. That broad definition matters because official police reports capture only a portion of the harm. The… Read More »
Strategies Insurance Companies Use to Settle Truck Accident Claims for Less
Are you preparing to bring a semi-truck accident claim in Florida? You should be ready to handle insurance adjusters. Whether your claim is no-fault, at-fault, or both, it will likely be defended by an insurer. Unfortunately, the big insurance companies are not on your side. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we put truck accident… Read More »
Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down Florida’s Turnpike
According to a report from WPEC, a fire involving a semi-truck shut down a significant stretch of Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene of the wreck. Four exits and entrance ramps were shut down for multiple hours due to the incident. The cause of the crash was not… Read More »
What Are a Florida Commercial Landlord’s Options When a Tenant Breaks the Lease?
A tenant stops paying rent. Or maybe they closed up shop and walked away from the space entirely, leaving the landlord holding an empty storefront and a stack of unpaid invoices. What can a commercial property owner actually do about it under Florida law? Unlike residential leases, commercial leases in Florida offer landlords considerably… Read More »
Why a Handshake Deal Can Turn Into a Florida Partnership Lawsuit
Two people start a business together. They split the work, split the expenses, and split the profits, all without ever signing a written partnership agreement. For a while, everything runs smoothly. Then a disagreement over money, ownership, or direction hits, and both sides realize they never wrote down what they actually agreed to. What… Read More »
Supreme Court Will Not Overturn Civil Sexual Abuse and Defamation Verdict Against President
According to a report from NBC News, the Supreme Court of the United States will not overturn the $5 million civil sexual abuse and defamation verdict that Jean Carroll obtained against President Donald Trump. The nation’s highest court declined to hear President Trump’s appeal of the 2023 verdict. Here, our West Palm Beach civil… Read More »
Two People Killed After Tesla Crashes into Flatbed Truck in Miami-Dade County
According to a report from Local 10 News, two people were killed in a tragic crash in Miami-Dade County. A Tesla reportedly collided with the back of a flatbed truck. It was not immediately clear as to why the Tesla struck the back of the truck. The fatal wreck is still under a more… Read More »
Driver Hospitalized After Crash With Dump Truck in Miami
According to a report from WSVN, one driver has been hospitalized after a collision with a dump truck in Miami. The cause of the accident was not immediately known and it is still under a more comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. Here, our Miami truck accident attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the… Read More »
Unpaid Overtime, Underpaid Workers: The Wage Disputes Putting Florida Employers at Risk
Payroll mistakes rarely feel urgent in the moment. A misclassified employee here, a rounded-down timesheet there. But wage and hour violations are among the fastest-growing sources of litigation against Florida businesses, and the financial exposure can be far larger than employers expect. Florida’s minimum wage continues climbing under a voter-approved constitutional schedule, set to… Read More »
When the Lease Becomes the Lawsuit: Commercial Disputes Hitting South Florida Businesses
Commercial leases are supposed to be the boring part of running a business. Sign it, pay the rent, keep the lights on. Yet across South Florida’s crowded retail corridors and office parks, lease disputes have become one of the most common reasons business owners end up calling a litigation attorney. With commercial rents climbing… Read More »