Tag Archives: Florida Wrongful Death Claims
Contributory Negligence in Traffic-Related Wrongful Death Suits
In the ongoing saga of tennis-superstar Venus Williams’ legal battle with the family of a man whom Ms. Williams is alleged to have killed in a traffic collision, Ms. Williams is alleging that the decedent was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the fatal collision. In a way, then, Ms. Williams is… Read More »
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
If you are injured, whether in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace accident, or any other kind of accident, there is only a certain amount of time that you have to bring your claims in court. This is called the “statute of limitations.” The length of the statute of limitations depends on the… Read More »
Florida Wrongful Death Basics – Who Can Sue?
If someone you love dies due to another’s negligent or intentional act, you may be able to recover damages yourself for that death. Florida laws regarding wrongful death claims are complex. What follows is some general information about the law, but there are exceptions to most of the situations described. Make sure you work… Read More »
