Who Is Responsible for a Golf Cart Accident in Florida?
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...
Silva & Silva wins $50 million for injuries in golf cart accident
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...
Florida Truck Accidents: Common Causes, Claims and Long-Term Costs
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...
What Are My Rights if I Was Partially At Fault in an Accident in Florida?
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...
Cruise Ship Accidents and Injuries: Understanding Passengers’ and Families’ Legal Rights
Going on a cruise is supposed to be the vacation of a lifetime. Unfortunately, too often, passengers are forced to remember their cruises for all the wrong reasons. Accidents on cruise ships and during shore excursions are alarmingly common, and many passengers and...
What Are Your Options in Florida When the Other Driver’s Insurance Isn’t Enough?
Some auto accidents are worse than others. While some drivers and passengers are able to walk away, others can find themselves facing life-altering consequences as a result of someone else’s mistake. In most cases, recovering just compensation for the costs of an auto...
Understanding Your Family’s Legal Rights After a Fatal Swimming Pool Accident in Florida
Florida has one of the highest rates of accidental drowning deaths in the United States. According to Florida Health, the Sunshine State ranked fifth worst in the nation in 2020, and it had the highest rate of unintentional drownings among children between the ages of...
Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case: A Comprehensive Overview
When you get seriously injured in a vehicle collision, building collapse, or other catastrophic accident, one of the most important things you need to know is how much you are entitled to recover. Once you know the extent of your long-term financial and non-financial...
LKMC Ordered to $25 Million in Legal Claim
Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West has been ordered to pay roughly $25 million to the parents of a Key West child who was born with mental and physical disabilities because of the handling of the birth of the child by hospital staff in 2021. An administrative law...
Is Medical Malpractice to Blame for Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis?
Cerebral palsy is life-changing for children and their parents. It can affect nearly all aspects of a child’s life, and it requires a lifetime of management and care. The financial costs of a cerebral palsy diagnosis can also be substantial, quickly climbing into the...