Category Archives: Personal Injury
HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY TALK TO ME?
In Florida there is no set time frame or specific time your personal injury attorney must talk with you. But if you are asking this question that is a troubling sign about the relationship between you and your personal injury attorney. According to the Florida Bar Association, which governs the conduct of all attorneys… Read More »
UPDATE: LG Company Recalls 500,000 Ranges After Fires, Injuries, And Pet Deaths.
We previously reported that LG Electronics is recalling approximately 500,000 ranges nationwide after dozens of fires caused property damage, injuries, and the deaths of pets, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves ranges with front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally turned on. The CPSC has received 86 reports of unintentional… Read More »
FIGHTING FOR FAMILIES ANNOUNCES $4.4 MILLION VERDICT
If anyone needed another reason to trust the attorneys at www.FightingForFamilies.com and the more than 25 years’ experience of its attorneys FightingForFamilies just secured a jury verdict of $4.4 million in a Florida court in a Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. This case involved a very deserving client who was involved in a vehicle rollover… Read More »
LG OR SAMSUNG OVEN FIRE, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IN FLORIDA FOR DAMAGE?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, known as “CPSC” recently noted that LG Electronics is recalling 500,000 electric ranges due to “activation” incidents. Meaning, the range was not intended to be turned on but in many cases due to the forward mounting of the knobs, pets were turning on the stove when no one was… Read More »
IF I PURSUE A CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?
The answer is: it is unlikely you would have to go to Court if you pursue an at-fault person or company for injuries you received from a car accident. It has been estimated that in Florida perhaps 1-2% of cases are decided by a jury. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we do not file suit for an… Read More »
IF I FIRE MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO CHANGE ATTORNEYS?
First, you can take comfort from the fact that the choice on who represents you is yours. It is not the choice of the attorney. This is also true with critical decisions in your case, like when to resolve the case, and for how much; those are both your decisions. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we take… Read More »
CONDO ASSOCIATION INJURIES AND CONDO RESPONSIBILITIES
In Florida the law is that the condo owner has the obligation to maintain their premises within the four walls of their unit, but everything outside of that is the responsibility of the condo association. Furthermore, while a condo association may delegate the task of maintaining their premises—including as to structure, walkways, landscaping, etc.—a… Read More »
ATTORNEY FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES
Lithium-ion batteries bring improved performance over standard alkaline batteries, but they also come with risks. Lithium-ion batteries are known to be fire hazards. The ability to recharge Lithium-Ion batteries make them attractive for multiple home and work use including the following applications: Electric vehicles, electric bikes, laptop computers, cell phones, home electrical storage tied… Read More »
STRUCK BY A UPS, FED EX OR AMAZON DELIVERY TRUCK: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
All of these vehicles operate on Florida roads with very tight delivery schedules. According to information compiled by www.CapitalOneShopping.com drivers for Amazon deliver on average per day 250-300 and have one stop every 2 minutes and 15 seconds. That very brief 135 seconds includes the travel time getting to the next stop and completing… Read More »
HOW DO I LEAVE THE BIG LAW FIRM IN FLORIDA?
If you have a personal injury in the State of Florida, it is you who gets to decide who represents you. That means if you are not getting answers from your present TV-advertiser or billboard attorney then it is you who gets to decide whether you leave that firm or stay—not the attorney. Those… Read More »