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Garcia v. Target: When Does a Business have Knowledge of a Dangerous Condition?

In 2010, the Florida Legislature made sweeping changes to Florida law regarding slip and fall liability for business owners. In that year, the legislature enacted...

Florida Senate and House of Representatives Pass the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act

On Tuesday, April 22, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of enacting the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, legislation that stiffens penalties...

Articles Tagged with Slip and Fall

Although many would believe, given the frequency of “slip and fall” accidents, that the law in the area should be well settled, Florida law regarding...

Fourth District Court of Appeal Certifies Conflict with Third District Regarding “Slip and Fall” Liability to Supreme Court of Florida

Although many would believe, given the frequency of “slip and fall” accidents, that the law in the area should be well settled, Florida law regarding...

Can I File A Lawsuit in Florida if I was Injured in a Trucking Accident?

If you have recently been involved in a Florida truck accident, you understand how difficult being involved in an accident can make your life. Even...

Florida Supreme Court Rules Statutory Caps on Non-Economic Damages Unconstitutional as Applied in Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Case

After months of anticipation, the Supreme Court of Florida has issued its much-awaited decision in Estate of McCall v. United States of America. In a...

Update: Supreme Court of Florida to Address Several Questions Left in the Wake of McCall Decision

Fewer than five months after its formative opinion in McCall v. United States, the Supreme Court of Florida will once again examine the legality of...

A Review of “Examination Under Oath” and “Independent Medical Examination” Provisions for PIP Benefits

Although Florida instituted a no-fault insurance scheme to assure swift recovery for auto accident victims and dissuade needless litigation involving small claims, insurers have often...