Product Liability Claim Preservation
Mar 17, 2010
Product Preservation You or your attorney can demand that the product be preserved. Some States, including Florida, under certain circumstances actually provide for sanctions — including a claim for...
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Starting a Claim Against the U.S. Government
Mar 17, 2010
Notice of Claim - Form 95 The claimant (and counsel) must fill out Form 95. The formal name is SF 95 Claim for Damage, Injury or Death."
All portions of the form 95 must be completed. Elements wh...
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Pool Diving Accident Liability
Mar 16, 2010
Water Depth Standards for the water depth required for safe diving have been not been established with accuracy. Nevertheless, the height of the diving platform, the angle and technique of entry, and...
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Florida Wrongful Death
Mar 16, 2010
Florida wrongful death claims are challenging for all involved. Here's a quick guide as to what these claims involve for the family....
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Dog Bite Injury Claims
Mar 16, 2010
Local Animal Control Most counties have established local rules on dog bite matters, as well as enacted specialized enforcement through Animal Control Services.
In Southwest Florida, for example, ...
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Initiating a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida
Mar 12, 2010
Submission of Medical Records to Expert After all the medical and hospital records have been collected, your medical malpractice attorney will review them and then, if he/she believes a claim may exi...
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Starting a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Mar 12, 2010
Starting a nursing home abuse of neglect claim in Florida can be a complex process which requires adhering to statutory pre-lawsuit requirements....
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Avoiding Swimming Pool Accidents
Mar 09, 2010
Florida Pool Safety Requirements (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure;
(b) The pool must be equipped with an approved safety pool cover;
(c) All doors and windows pr...
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Florida's Loser Pay Law
Mar 08, 2010
How it Works In sum, the PFS statute allows either party in a lawsuit to make a formal, written offer to settle the case before trial. If the offer is not accepted within 30 days from the date it is ...
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Sovereign Immunity in Florida
Mar 08, 2010
Amount of Compensation Available Pursuant to Florida’s Sovereign Immunity law, the State of Florida and its political subdivisions, such as cities and counties, has limited its liability for damages ...
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