Vero Beach Law Blog
Choose your partner carefully to avoid business litigation
Choosing a business partner is not the same as choosing a spouse, but it has many of the same risks. Making a hasty decision without careful vetting and consideration can lead to regrets and can place one’s future in jeopardy. In Florida and elsewhere, a business...
Wrongful death: Family seeks answers in Florida man’s death
When a crime happens, law enforcement officers have an understandable need to ensure that those who committed it are held responsible. Depending on the circumstances, police officers are often left to make critical decisions. Failure to follow policy could,...
Collecting proof of pain and suffering after a car accident
When an individual goes through a serious car accident that leads to tragic injuries, there is a type of compensation they can receive for all the distress they endure. These damages fall under a category called pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages are meant...
Traumatic brain injuries are costly, potentially lifelong conditions
You never saw the other vehicle coming. The last thing you remember was that you were driving home in rush-hour traffic. Today, you’re recovering from severe injuries. You were struck by a semitruck and have serious, traumatic brain injuries as a result. You were...
Premises liability: Seeking justice after a slip-and-fall accident
When many people in Florida hear that someone has fallen, they may be quick to dismiss the incident, thinking that a simple fall is unlikely to cause significant harm. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many victims. Often, a slip-and-fall accident can cause...
Florida man charged after 2 bicyclists seriously injured
While there are many different ways to utilize Florida roadways, some options, such as bicycling, can leave users more vulnerable to injury if they are involved in an accident. While it is important to always be vigilant when driving, it is especially important for...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in fatal mall shooting
For most families, a trip to the mall is a relatively routine event. Unfortunately, if those who manage the mall fail to provide adequate security, such a trip could ultimately have tragic consequences. In fact, a recently filed wrongful death lawsuit claims that...
2 killed, 3 injured in Florida motor vehicle accident
Certain traffic signs serve very important roles. While a stop sign, for example, may seem like a nuisance to some in certain situations, its presence could save multiple lives. Failing to obey such a sign could have tragic consequences. In fact, reports indicate that...
Study: Alcohol-detection systems could save thousands of lives
Among the penalties a person faces after a drunk driving conviction in Florida is mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. Afterwards, the person must blow into the device, which will then detect any alcohol in the breath. If a disallowed level of...
What spinal injury treatment looks like
A serious car accident can be potentially debilitating, particularly when the accident results in spinal injuries. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of spinal fractures. Given the disabling consequences that said injuries can cause, early treatment is...
