Whenever dangerous conditions on a public or private property result in serious injury, the person responsible for maintaining that property could be liable; in these cases, the liable party is often a landlord, property manager, or business owner who should reasonably have been aware of the dangerous condition and taken steps to correct it prior to the event that caused the injury.
While premises liability claims exist in every state, the most...
Car accidents are inherently stressful situations and can often be caused or contributed to by both parties. This can make establishing liability and figuring out who is eligible for compensation particularly tricky. Depending on your state, you may or may not be eligible to receive compensation in a car accident claim if you were partially at fault for the accident.
Florida, like many states, practices comparative negligence; comparative...
Every state has slightly different laws regarding what safety rules motorcyclists do or do not need to follow, as well as the policies that apply in the event of a motorcycle accident claim. Florida is unique in that while it does have certain helmet laws, there are some exceptions as to who has to wear them and when.
Florida motorcycle and helmet laws include the following:
Every motorcyclist under the age of 21 must wear a helmet.
Riders over...
Florida is the most recent of several states to consider passing legislation which would protect businesses from COVID-exposure lawsuits.
The two bills in question (HB 7 and SB 72), revolve around the idea of “good faith virus prevention efforts”. This means that immunity may be applicable for a business facing legal ramifications of a customer’s contraction of the virus if it can be proven that the business took reasonable steps to prevent...
Are You Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Take the Bankruptcy Means Test to Find Out
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test can determine if a Florida petitioner’s income level and expenses are eligible to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The formula is designed to prevent individuals from Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they make enough money to pay down unsecured debts. If an individual does not qualify for Chapter 7 as determined by
Probate Litigation in Florida
Florida Probate Attorneys Explain Undue Influence, Spousal Rights, Defective Wills and Trusts, and More Probate Litigation Matters
“Probate court litigation” is a broad term that umbrellas a variety of situations, all of which have to do with a person’s estate after he or she has passed away and the time comes to review their will or trust post-mortem. The process of probate litigation typically includes...
Child Custody: Tips for When Grandparents Seek Custody in Florida
Many states have custody laws which allow a court to allocate the custody of an underage child to his or her grandparents, including Florida. Since these laws can often infringe on the child’s biological parent’s basic rights to parent the child, the Florida laws have to fit a compelling interest to protect the welfare and safety of the child, as well as comply with federal...
Different Types of Legal Adoption Available in Florida
There are several different types of adoption to consider when adopting an underage minor in Florida. The following list briefly describes the most commonly used methods in your state so that you can begin to understand which form will be the best fit for you and your family.
Adoption through an Agency
This is a form of adoption which involves the placement of an underage minor with assigned...