February 21, 2015
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Punitive Damages: What You Need to Know
The goal of any civil lawsuit is to return a plaintiff to the position he or she was in prior to an accident or situation. In order for a plaintiff to return to their “normal” life, the defendant is responsible for compensatory damages. For example, if you were in a [...]
Definition of the Week: Due Process
As American citizens, we have the right to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness. These rights cannot be taken away from us by the government or any other entity without due process. This is a fundamental principle on which our country was founded. It is important to understand [...]
November 16, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Negligence
In a personal injury case, the injured party must be able to establish negligence to prove that another person is at fault for their injuries. According to the Florida Supreme Court, negligence is “the failure to use reasonable care.” Negligence is the cause of thousands of injuries and deaths across [...]
October 21, 2014
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What is the Stand-Your-Ground Law?
Chapter 776 of the Florida Statutes regarding the justifiable use of force includes the stand-your-ground law. This law essentially says that a person who is attacked on their own property—whether a car, residence, or vehicle—has no “duty to retreat.” Furthermore, the individual has the right to stand on his or [...]
October 3, 2014
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Definition of the Week Medical Malpractice
Having surgery to amputate a leg is terrifying enough, but imagine waking up and realizing the doctor amputated the wrong leg. This was the scary reality for Florida resident, Willie King. In 1995, King, who had a diabetes-related circulatory disease, underwent surgery to have his right leg cut off below [...]
September 27, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Expungement
A criminal record can have serious effects on your life, both present and future. When applying for a job or a new apartment, a prospective employer or landlord will often ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime. If you have to answer yes, they could potentially shy [...]
September 20, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Subpoena
A subpoena is a request for the production of documents. It is also a request to appear in court or any other legal proceeding. A subpoena is essentially a court-ordered demand, such as to testify or provide information to help support the facts that are at issue during a pending [...]
September 18, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Vehicular Homicide
Vehicular homicide is the killing of a person by the use of a motor vehicle, operated in a reckless manner by another person. The term is sometimes referred to vehicular manslaughter in the state of Florida because the law does not require that the person responsible know that the accident [...]
September 11, 2014
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