“Time is of the essence” is a very well-known phrase. It generally means that something important must be done in a timely manner in order to preserve your legal rights. While it usually applies to cases involving contracts, it is…
Under Florida law, the owner of a vehicle is responsible for injuries caused by the negligent operation of the vehicle. This is called “vicarious” or imputed liability and had long been the law in Florida. Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine If…
Different Types of Damages In a Car Accident. After the initial questions about what medical treatment to seek and where to seek it, the first question our clients usually ask is this: what types of damages can I recover from…
Personal Injury Law The short answer is that these terms are used synonymously in our legal world. Personal injury law is the area of law that deals with all types of physical and mental injuries to a person. This is…
Many car wreck victims wonder what the answer to this question is and many hope that hiring a lawyer is not necessary. If you have an injury or you feel you might, hiring a lawyer is necessary. The Hiring of…
What is a “Statute of Limitations” and Why is it Important? These are laws passed by legislative bodies to set the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be filed. When the time specified in a statute…