Year: 2013
When stopped by a Florida police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence, suspects are often asked to perform field sobriety tests. Even when a suspect is not intoxicated, these tests can be frightening and stressful. The following is an overview of what the arresting officer may be looking…
While travelling on Florida’s roadways, you have likely encountered a semi-truck driving alongside you. These trucks dwarf the other vehicles with their massive size and weight. Unfortunately, when accidents occur involving a large truck, the injuries and property damage that result are often magnified. This includes rollover accidents where the…
Imagine a scenario where you are visiting a store, and while searching for your favorite morning cereal, you step in some spilled water, slip, and fall to the ground. As a result of the slip and fall, you suffer a terrible back injury that takes many months to rehabilitate. If…
While victims of dog bite attacks in Florida can take advantage of the state’s strict liability statute, recovery is not guaranteed. Some dog owners may try to fight victims’ attempts to obtain recovery. Victims rely on compensation after a dog bite attack as they face mounting medical bills, pain and…
Under Florida law, landlords can be held liable for dog bite injuries that occur on their property, even if they do not own the offending dog. What happens, however, when the Gainesville dog bite attack occurs off their property? It may be surprising for landlords to learn that they could…
