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How Do I Get a Truck Drivers History After a Crash in South Florida?
Were you involved in a serious truck accident in Florida? If you believe that the trucker may have been at fault for the crash, you should take action to get their driving record. That information could be relevant to your case. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we put truck accident victims first. Here, our… Read More »
How are Medical Expenses Determined in a Truck Accident Injury Claim in Florida?
Hurt in a truck accident in Miami? You have the right to seek compensation for your damages, including your medical costs. Indeed, medical expenses are a core damage in a truck accident claim in Florida. This raises an important question: How are medical expenses actually valued in a truck accident case in Florida? At… Read More »
Former North Carolina State Sports Medicine Director Arrested in Florida; Faces Serious Sexual Abuse Allegations
According to a report from WRAL News, a former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University has been arrested in Florida. Robert Murphy Jr., who has previously been civilly sued by more than 30 male athletes, was recently taken into custody in Marion County, Florida. Here, our Miami sexual assault and battery lawyer… Read More »
Will It Hold Up? How Florida Employers Can Draft Non-Compete Agreements That Actually Work
Florida is one of the most employer-friendly states in the country when it comes to non-compete agreements. That reputation leads plenty of businesses to assume any signed form will be enforced. It will not. Courts still look hard at how a restriction is written, what it protects, and whether the right steps were followed…. Read More »
Quiet Mistakes, Costly Deals: Common Causes of Legal Malpractice in Florida Business Transactions
Most malpractice stories people hear involve a missed court deadline. In business transactions, the mistakes are quieter. A clause is drafted loosely. A lien is never filed. A risk is never explained. Nobody notices until the deal sours, sometimes years later. If you suspect your transaction was mishandled, our West Palm Beach legal malpractice… Read More »
The Letter Before the Lawsuit: How Demand Letters Really Work in Florida Business Disputes
A client stopped paying six months ago. A vendor delivered half of what the contract promised. A former partner walked off with the customer list. Before anyone files a complaint, there is usually a letter. That letter can quietly shape everything that comes after it, which is why our West Palm Beach commercial litigation… Read More »
Former University of Florida Baseball Player Facing Allegations of Stalking and Sexual Cyberharassment
According to a report from the Indiana Daily Student, a former University of Florida (UF) baseball player is facing allegations of stalking and sexual cyberharassment. One individual who is now a collegiate athlete at Indiana University, was one of several students named in a high-profile sexual misconduct case that is now making national headlines…. Read More »
What are Your Options if You Caused an Accident With a Truck in Florida?
Hurt in a semi-truck crash in Florida? If you suffered a serious injury in the collision, you have the right to file a fault-based claim to seek compensation. However, if you were at fault for the crash, that could impact your rights and options. You can still bring a claim for compensation, but the… Read More »
Four People Hurt in Fire Truck Accident on I-95 in South Florida
According to a report from ABC 25 WPBF News, four people were hurt in a fire truck accident on Interstate-95 (I-95) in South Florida. A truck from Boca Raton Fire Rescue was struck by another vehicle. The Florida Turnpike crash is still under a more comprehensive investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Here,… Read More »
When Should a Florida Business Consider a Contingency Fee Lawsuit
Litigation is expensive, and that reality alone keeps plenty of legitimate business disputes from ever reaching a courtroom. A shareholder gets pushed out. A partner breaches a duty they owed you. A competitor commits fraud that costs you real money. The claim might be strong, but the legal fees needed to prove it can… Read More »