Florida Personal Injury Legal Questions

If the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition on the premises, and that hazard was not open and obvious to a child acting reasonably, they may be liable for your child’s injuries. To preserve the claim, you should photograph the hazardous condition as it existed at the time of the incident. Then consult with a Florida personal‑injury attorney to evaluate the case and discuss the possibility of contingency‑fee representation, which means you pay nothing unless there is a recovery. This platform prohibits attorneys from soliciting your case, but you can research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us here in Florida.       ... Read More

If this happened in a home you own, it’s generally difficult to bring a negligent security claim against a third party like a landlord or property manager. Those cases require proof that the property owner knew the crime was foreseeable and failed to take reasonable security steps, a theory that usually doesn’t apply to a single‑family home you control. Your main civil claim is typically against the perpetrators, or any third party who may be legally responsible for them through an employer employee or similar agency relationship. This platform doesn’t allow attorney solicitation, but you’re free to review the profiles of the lawyers who answer here and contact one of us prto see whether your situation supports a viable civil case under Florida law.... Read More

Unfortunately, none of what you described is the responsibility of the funeral home. If you were separated  and not readily available- this is one of the issues that arise that you will simply have to contend with. If you expect to address any of the issues in probate as the widowed spouse, you will likely need to retain a probate lawyer to address that ASAP. Especially if "the family" is not excited about any claims you might make to an estate if you were estranged. ... Read More

  While you still have time, you should consult an experienced Personal Injury attorney for guidance and advice before going any further. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. However, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit.... Read More

You should consult with a personal injury attorney here in Florida to review all the facts of your case and explore the possibility of representation on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee means you pay nothing unless you win. Even though video evidence does not exist, you can still pursue a claim that the other party was at fault for your injuries. Please note that lawyers on this platform are prohibited from soliciting cases, so you would need to research our backgrounds and reach out directly.     ... Read More

You may have a claim against the person who threw the log and/or the person who owned the home where you were working that day. Homeowners insurance/Commercial policies may be a source of recovery but they would need to be reviewed. Attorneys on this platform are prohibited from soliciting cases so you would need to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.  Stephen Black, Esq. 407-581-2581 ... Read More

No possible way to answer such a question as there are too many variables. Obviously, the other driver doesn't share your version of what occurred and the notion that you had to go the wrong way in a round a bout and apologized profusely suggests you are down playing your role in what actually occurred. This sounds likea road rage incident that thankfully did not escalate beyond cross words. ... Read More

If you just had superficial injuries, no lawyer will be interested in taking your case. However, if you have a meaningful injury that has long-term damage consequences, then you should consult with an attorney to take your case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.... Read More

I'm truly sorry to hear about your mother's injuries. Situations involving negligence can be complicated, and I know how important it is to find the right guidance. Due to the rules of this website, attorneys cannot directly solicit cases, but you're welcome to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.  ... Read More

  I am sorry to hear about your mother's hospital ordeal. Your inquiry certainly merits discussion without delay. I suggest that you consult a Medical Malpractice attorney asap. The attorney will need more personal information about your mother. A Medical Malpractice attorney can explore and discuss the issues with you. There are often many stages to this inquiry. Ultimately, the answer to your question will depend upon medical expert review of all relevant records to determine whether the standard of care was breached and if that breach directly caused or contributed to your mother's medical condition. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. Start this process with a free consultation by a Medical Malpractice lawyer. Better sooner rather than later. Furthermore, the Statute of Limitation for bringing a complex Medical Malpractice lawsuit is relatively short. Lore L. Gold, Esq.... Read More

This is simply not a financially viable legal case as it will likely cost you as much or more in legal fees and expenses as the items are likely worth. Candidly, if the level of chemicals was in the water to do the damage you described from a simple swim, it should have been immediately noticed by smell, burning eyes, etc. yet you seem to describe  you were swimming in the water without issue. You might want to check with your homeowners insurance to see if there might be coverage under your personal property coverage. ... Read More

A civil case against the homeowner could be based on negligence, as they had a duty to provide a safe environment for guests. For example, if the other adult homeowner spouse knew or should've known about the other adults, dangerous propensities for violence, and failed to supervise the situation when your son came over as a guest, then liability could potentially attach based on lack of warning or failure to supervise. If that other adult failed to intervene or remove a dangerous individual from the property, they may have been negligent in allowing the situation to escalate. If they knew or should have known about the risk and did nothing, this strengthens the claim. Your son's serious injuries, including surgery and permanent damage, make legal action worth considering. Consulting an attorney experienced in premises liability would help assess the case. The attorneys on this website are precluded from soliciting cases of people who ask questions, so you would have to reach out to one of us after researching our backgrounds to discuss the facts in more detail.     ... Read More

In Florida, property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for customers. If a customer is injured due to a hazardous condition that the owner knew or should have known about, they may be held liable for damages.  To pursue a claim, the injured party must demonstrate that the property owner was aware—either through actual or constructive notice—of a dangerous condition. The hazardous condition must not have been obvious to the injured party, and the owner must have failed to address the issue. As a result, the injured party suffered harm. If these elements are established, the injured party may be entitled to compensation through a settlement or trial verdict. For personalized legal guidance, consider reaching out to one of the professionals on this website.  ... Read More

Not likely on the facts presented. Not sure what quality you are expecting from "dollar tree" but the old adage of "you get what you pay for" certainly applies here. If you are using budget anything that is glass always be extra careful to minimize injury. Thankfully you only had a small injury with 3 stitches as it could have been worse. ... Read More

Contact a Personal Injury attorney to review all facts and circumstances-especially details regarding the dangerous condition which caused your injury before proceeding any further with the restaurant insurance rep- and hopefully obtain representation, rather than pursuing yourself. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum.... Read More

You will likely need to spend the money to retain a tenant lawyer to address this. I fyou don't have the resources for that you can try legal aid. If the older son has legal authority, such as a power of attorney, to sue for your removal from the property - you will likely find yourself in a bind because "mom said I could stay" is not a legal defense unless she is competent and comes to court to testify in your favor. Assuming you are an adult, absent some exigent circumstances, the remedy here is that you will need to move out and find your own place elsewhere. You DO NOT want the sibling to actually file an eviction lawsuit, as even if you won it, you will still have an eviction on your record making renting elsewhere even more difficult. ... Read More

This is a law enforcement issue on one level and something that needs to be addressed with your family law lawyer on the other hand. Obviously there is a serious issue with "timesharing" with a parent that is homeless, a substance abuser and potentially having mental issues. This is an issue the court needs to address and you should engage your family law lawyer to address this ASAP. ... Read More

Presumably so and you should treat it as such unless you are willing to spend more money and legal fees attempting to address any action that might arise should you ignore it. Otherwise you can hire a criminal defense lawyer to intervene and try to have the ticket "thrown out" but again it will likely cost more than the ticket. ... Read More

Did the firm you hired file a lawsuit? If they did not, then you should speak with another attorney about possible substitution of counsel. In some cases, Insurance companies don't really take a law firm seriously UNLESS they file a lawsuit. Most lawyers just want to "settle" cases on the phone without doing the hard work of filing suit, doing discovery, hiring expert witnesses and spending time and their "own" expense litigating the case to trial. They just want to "negotiate" with a non lawyer insurance adjuster. Do you see the big difference? Reach out to one of us to discuss. If a law firm withdraws from the case they by law don't have a charging lien on the file, so you have nothing to lose by getting a second opinion. Cases involving injuries that occurred prior to Spring 2023 are subject to the old statute of limitations of 4 years. Cases involving injuries that occurred after Spring 2023 are subject to the new 2 year statute of limitations. ... Read More