Risky Water Recreation
Florida enjoys year around summer weather and water recreation. For many people, this means renting personal watercraft, boats and scuba diving. As fun as these activities are, they can also result in serious injury and even death when someone else is negligent. Although personal watercraft or Jet-Skis look like toys, they are motorized vehicles capable […]
Colson Hicks Eidson Helps Secure Million Dollar Jury Verdict for Famous Restaurant
Mr. Chow, famous for its celebrity clientele and upscale Chinese food, has emerged victorious in a federal lawsuit against a former employee who had opened a competing restaurant nearby the Mr. Chow locations in New York City, Miami Beach and Los Angeles. A jury awarded the Mr. Chow restaurant in New York and owner Michael […]
What’s in a Liability Waiver?
Residents and vacationers in Florida are well aware of the many recreational activities at their disposal. Parasailing, boat rides, cruise ships and personal watercraft are a few of the rentals and services available along the coastline. Chances are you will sign a document called a “liability waiver” if you pay for any of these services. […]
How to Preserve Key Details of the Accident that Caused Your Injuries
Your smart phone is good for a lot more than Twitter and Facebook updates. In the event you are in a car accident or injured on someone else’s property, the built-in phone can go a long way to preserving evidence for your injury claim. Taking pictures of the accident scene can capture details that a […]
What’s in a Claim? How Does it Differ from a Lawsuit?
In our blog posts this week, you have seen the terms “personal injury claim” and “personal injury lawsuit.” You might have thought that they referred to the same thing, but that is not true. A personal injury claim involves you and the defendant and/or their insurance company. The personal injury claim does not involve the […]
What About the Damage to My Car after an Accident?
After a car crash, recovering from your bodily injuries might occupy all your time and effort. There is still the issue of getting your car repaired or replaced, and this is done through a property damage claim with your insurance company. While your physical injury may seem primary, do not wait to file your claim […]
Staten Island Bus Company Will Pay Victim’s Estate $9.5 Million
A Staten Island bus company hired a driver who did not disclose a troubled past. In 2009, that driver struck and killed a 34-year old mother of two in New York. Last week, a jury awarded the woman’s estate $9.5 million in the lawsuit against the bus company in connection with the bus accident. Atlantic […]
Are Whistleblowers on Construction Sites Effective?
Construction safety issues that go unreported put lives in danger. It is up to the worker to report what he or she believes is an illegal or dangerous act by the employer. In many cases, whistleblowers are more effective than regulation when it comes to rooting out illegal activity by employers. A whistleblower is a […]
Common Household Products Cause Serious Injuries
Most consumers’ homes are filled with seemingly safe household products that can cause severe injuries. Step stools, chairs, infant high chairs, weed trimmers and home exercise equipment are only a few household items subject to recent recalls due to defects and safety hazards. Consumers in Florida do not have to prove negligence or intentional wrongdoing […]
Think You Don’t Need a Personal Injury Attorney? Think Again
Some people wrongfully characterize personal injury attorneys as “ambulance chasers,” and they attempt to represent themselves in a personal injury claim. Those people quickly find themselves buried in medical bills, doctor’s narratives and uncompromising insurance companies. Whether you suffer injuries in a car accident, construction accident or from a defective product, a personal injury attorney […]
