The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. In some respects, it is also among the most dangerous. The rates of certain types of accidents spike during the holidays—and, unfortunately, many people end up spending the holidays in recovery instead of...
Golf carts have become a daily mode of transportation for many Florida residents. From going to the neighborhood pool to picking up groceries, many people prefer the ease of getting behind the wheel of a golf cart to driving their car, biking, or walking. Since riding...
A Miami-based state court issued a $50,000,000.00 ruling in favor of parents whose son Devin, aged 12, was thrown out of a golf cart following a collision with a car. This led to a severe head injury. Attorney Paul Jon Layne, a partner at Silva & Silva in Coral...
Truck accidents often have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, while “ordinary” vehicle drivers are rarely to blame, they often suffer the brunt of these consequences—including life-altering and life-threatening injuries in many cases. These injuries can impact...
In Florida, as a general rule, you can file a lawsuit if you get injured in an accident that is someone else’s fault. This fault must rise to “negligence” (unless strict liability applies). Still, negligence can take many forms, and mistakes resulting in serious...
