Legal options after an electric scooter accident in Miami
The number of people riding electric scooters in South Florida has increased in recent years. Lime and electric scooter rentals have become increasingly prevalent in Miami and popular tourist destinations like Key West. They provide an easy and fun way to cruise the beaches and...
Will my insurance cover claims for defective work?
You might assume your insurance (typically your commercial general liability insurance) will cover claims for your defective work. Unfortunately, this is not always true.
Your general liability insurance is intended to protect you for claims that cause damage to other property. Other properties in this case...
Holland America Cruise Ships Collide in Vancouver
Passengers onboard a Holland America cruise ship were awoken in the early morning hours to quite a shock when the vessel collided into another cruise ship while attempting to dock.The incident happened attheVancouver Portin British Columbia on Saturdayat 6:50 a.m. The Oosterdam struck the Nieuw...
Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Defects on the 2017 Tesla Model X Caused Fatal Car Crash
A California family is suing Tesla for wrongful death and negligence, alleging a defective Autopilot system was to blame for the death of their loved one. The driver of the 2017 Tesla Model X P100D, Wei Lun “Walter” Huang, crashed head-on into a barrier at...
Measles Outbreak on Cruise Ship Results in Quarantine
A measles outbreak on a cruise ship off the island of St. Lucia has led to a quarantine of all passengers onboard. According to St. Lucia’s chief medical officer, Dr. Merlene Fredericks-James, 300 passengers and crew members on the ship are not being permitted to...
Fire Sprinkler Pipe Litigation Not Slowing
2019 has seen the resurgence of the CPVC fire sprinkler litigation in South Florida. In an extraordinarily detailed 21 count, 164 page complaint, alleging product liability, fraudulent concealment and negligence against 11 defendants, Nordica Condominium Association, responsible for the management and operation of the 18...
Swimming Pool Slip and Fall Injury Claims
Summer is just around the corner, which means more people will be relaxing and enjoying the swimming pools in beautiful South Florida. Swimming pools are a likely spot in which slip and fall incidents routinely occur. In order to stay safe this summer, make sure...
Interesting Facts About Some of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships
An estimated 20 million travelers will be going on cruises this year. With the cruise industry being a billion-dollar enterprise, the facts and figures that go along with taking a cruise vacation can surprise even the most seasoned traveler. Below are a few statistics that...
Florida House Passes Bill Making Texting and Driving a Primary Offense
Lawmakers in Tallahassee this week heard two important bills aimed at ending distracted driving, Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 107. Both bills specifically target cell phone use behind the wheel. The House voted 104-9 on the proposal (HB 107) by Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa,...
Who Can Prepare and Sign a Claim of Lien?
Do you know who can prepare and sign a claim of lien? You better. Having the wrong person do it can invalidate the claim of lien and even expose you to significant liability.
Specifically, a claim for a construction lien in Florida should only...