When a fatal Florida car accident occurs, there will be additional types of damages apart from what is typically awarded in other cases. Fatal crash claims are still generally filed under a theory of negligence, but there can also be a wrongful death component which allows for additional damages. In…
Anyone familiar with West Palm Beach or other South Florida cities knows what a canal is. These are man-made drainage trenches controlled by Utilities and Drainage Districts, and they are there to alleviate flood risks and also for irrigation. They are often fenced-off and are known for being home to alligators. From…
Plaintiffs in a teen car accident injury case will have to prepare for trial, after the Alabama Supreme Court reversed a default judgment against defendant. In most cases, default judgments are not preferred in injury cases. Whereas a summary judgment may be granted prior to trial as a matter of…