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Florida’s Fifth District Reverses Dismissal in Disney Paintball Tournament Personal Injury Case

In a recent decision, Peterson v. Flare Fittings, Inc., Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal examined the liability of various parties for an injury that occurred...

Florida’s Fourth District Addresses Discovery Dispute in Municipal Personal Injury Case

Following the filing of a complaint, litigants spend a considerable amount of time engaged in discovery, the stage of litigation during which the parties exchange...

Florida’s Fourth District Examines when a Court May Reduce a Jury Damages Award

In addition to determining fault, juries are often tasked with the responsibility of setting damages, the amount an injured party may recover from a liable party. Obviously,...

Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal Affirms in Product Liability Suit

Many South Floridians understand that pools come with risks. Indeed, pool owners are  very aware of the dangers associated with falls and drowning. Notwithstanding the importance...

Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal Reverses in Contractor Personal Injury Suit

Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law extends immunity to contractors and subcontractors. As is to be expected, however, in order for such immunity to bar suit in...

Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal Takes a Look at Witness Credibility in Auto Accident Appeal

In certain legal areas in which expert testimony is of importance for determining liability, litigators will often form relationships with particular experts who provide testimony...

Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal Examines Limits of Recent Florida Supreme Court Decision

In a recent decision, Saunders v. Dickens, 151 So. 3d 434 (Fla. 2014), the Supreme Court of Florida ruled that in a medical negligence action,...

Holderbaum v. Carnival Corp.: A Look at Expert Evidence in Personal Injury Litigation in Florida

Although we associate expert testimony with complex cases involving medicine or large explosions, expert testimony can be important in virtually any type of case, as long...

Florida’s First District Court of Appeal Reverses in Medical Negligence Suit

Given the different procedural and substantive rules that apply in medical negligence cases, distinguishing medical negligence from ordinary negligence is a fundamental issue in cases that...

South Florida Federal Court Denies Equitable Tolling in Cruise Ship Negligence Case

Cruises are intended to be memorable and fun. However, a frolic on the sea is not free of risk. Indeed, the facts of a recent...

Florida’s Fifth District Rules in Auto Accident Appeal

It’s often difficult for a driver who rear-ends another vehicle to avoid some form of liability. Indeed, although many other types of car accidents can...

Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal Reverses and Compels Arbitration in Nursing Home Abuse Case

In light of Florida’s large elderly population, it’s not surprising that the Florida legislature has specifically passed legislation providing specific rights to those who reside in...