Monthly Archives: November 2024
What Evidence Can I Use to Prove Liability in a Civil Sexual Assault Claim in Florida?
Sexual battery is a terrible crime. Victims need justice. As part of the process, they may have a civil claim against the offender and/or a third party whose negligence contributed to the assault. Civil sexual battery claims are fault-based legal cases. Claimants (victims) must be prepared to present strong, compelling evidence that proves the… Read More »
What is Florida’s 14-Day Rule for Commercial Truck Accidents?
Were you hurt in a semi-truck accident in Florida? You need compensation to pay bills and provide for your family. As Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state—including for truck accidents—there are some unique rules that apply to your case. A key deadline: You need to seek medical care within 14 days of your… Read More »
Four Tips for Preserving Evidence After a Commercial Truck Accident in Florida
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) reports that more than 30,000 commercial trucks were involved in accidents in the state in 2023 alone. After a semi-truck crash, it is imperative that victims are able to get justice and compensation for their damages. All successful legal claims are built on a foundation of… Read More »
How is the Standard of Liability Different in a Civil Sexual Assault Claim versus a Criminal Sexual Assault Charge?
Sexual assault is terrible. Any person that committed the offense—and any party whose negligence allowed it to occur—should be held accountable. The perpetrator may be arrested and charged with a serious criminal offense. The victim may also have a civil claim. There are separate cases—and different standards of liability apply. Here, our Miami sexual… Read More »
Legal Considerations When Drafting Online Terms of Service
When you access a website, how many times have you read the terms of service (TOS)? If you’re like most people, the answer to that question is rarely, if ever. But that doesn’t mean that a good TOS page for your own site isn’t important. Enforceable Contracts? A TOS is, at its core, a… Read More »
Business Goodwill: What is It?
When a business is damaged because of something that someone else does—say, stealing intellectual property or defaming the business—one element of damages that a business can seek is goodwill or the loss of goodwill that their business has suffered. But what is good will? Easy to Define, Hard to Measure It’s easier to define… Read More »
Ways to Keep Your Attorneys Fees Reasonable
If you have a business law case, you may be concerned about the cost of legal fees and how you will keep your attorneys fees bills to a level that you can afford. That is understandable and a very valid concern. And while there are some things in a business law case that can… Read More »
