Wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. When someone dies in a wrongful death, Florida law allows certain family members to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family members that can file a claim are the “decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and, when partly or wholly dependent on Learn More “Most Common Wrongful Death Claims”
While we hope you never need it, below is a checklist that outlines what you need to do to get proper medical attention, preserve potential evidence, and protect your rights after a vehicle accident. Be Safe. Move to a safe location and stay calm. Call 911. If anyone is hurt, call 9-1-1 and request medical Learn More “Checklist: Top 9 Things You Need to Do Right After A Car Accident”
“He just doesn’t seem the same. It looks like my husband, even sounds like him, but he’s just different. I can’t really explain it, he just feels different to me.” When we hear these words, as personal injury attorneys experienced in handling traumatic brain injury claims, our hearts drop. We know that in our office Learn More “The Basics of Traumatic Brain Injury”
Remember the old backyard trampoline? Well, now that all-time favorite, has expanded into trampoline parks with obstacles and countless ways to play. Unbeknownst to many, these trampoline parks have escalated into a billion-dollar industry. With such a high investment in the entertainment of children, many may assume that safety precautions have been perfected over the Learn More “Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Trampolines”
Most of us have (or will) take a long road trip at some point. A common practice for the front seat passenger is to relax, recline their seat and put their feet on the dashboard. Seems comfortable and safe enough, right? Wrong! An airbag, normally considered a safety feature, deploys between 100 & 220 MPH. Learn More “Dangers of a Passenger’s Feet on the Dashboard”
Have you or someone you love been harmed by the carelessness or neglect of others? It may be in your best interest to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation for the significant losses you have suffered every day for your injuries. Before pursuing a case, here are some answers to important questions you Learn More “What Are The Basics of a Personal Injury Case?”
Imagine you’re driving home after having lunch with a friend, and suddenly you are struck by another car. You wake up in the hospital hours later and realize you’ve suffered severe injuries and need to be hospitalized for a week. The first thing that comes to mind is that your pet has been home alone Learn More “Have You Planned For Your Pet If You Are Injured?”
Yesterday, we received a very typical call from a potential client. The man had been hurt in an automobile accident. During the call, he made a disclaimer: “I’m not the type to sue, but….” It was clear that he felt that calling a personal injury attorney is a shameful act made only by unscrupulous people Learn More ““I’m Not The Type to Sue, But…” (What Personal Injury is… And What it is Not)”
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (April 3, 2017) — Plaintiff’s personal injury and commercial litigation law firm Cutler Rader announces the settlement of a significant medical malpractice case against major hospital. While the settlement agreement requires that the parties remain confidential, Andrew Rader, the lead counsel for the plaintiff, described the case as follows: The decedent, after Learn More “Cutler Rader, PL Settles Major Medical Malpractice Stroke Case”
It’s not The Good Wife. You know, that TV show where a client comes in at the beginning of the show, explains their problem and then before the show ends they are in a trial. And the trials themselves are not like what they portray on TV either. You see the actors in the middle Learn More “Cutler Rader Explains The Path to Trial”