Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig
Can You Bring A Personal Injury Claim Against Someone For An Intentional Injury?
Were you injured by the wrongful actions of another party? You may be aware that you can bring a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent person, business, or organization that is responsible for your accident. What happens if you are intentionally harmed by another? Can you still bring a personal injury claim? The answer… Read More »
Tiger Woods’ Ex-Girlfriend Wants To Nullify Their NDA: What Is An NDA?
Tiger Woods is back in the spotlight, and once again, it isn’t because of his golf game. In this case, it has to do with an NDA that his then-girlfriend signed after they started dating. In the NDA, his now ex-girlfriend agreed to arbitrate all disputes with Woods out of court, “as consideration for… Read More »
No Compromises On Juries?
In life, when there is disagreement, coming to a compromise is often a good thing. A little give and take, a little negotiation, and some flexibility, are helpful in resolving disputes. But when it comes to serving on a jury, or a jury’s decision, compromise can not only be a bad thing, but it… Read More »
That Cruise Ticket Does A Lot More Than You Think It Does
Now that COVID has thankfully subsided somewhat, many people are taking back to the seas in the form of cruising. If you are injured on a cruise you may think the process of suing is about the same as it would be anywhere else. But that is not the case, thanks largely in part… Read More »
Dog Mauling Demonstrates How Companies Can Be Liable For Animal Attacks
When dogs injure people you probably already know that their owners can be held liable for the injuries that the dogs cause. But organizations that own or control dogs can be liable as well, and the problems and errors that can lead to lawsuits were recently demonstrated in a tragic mauling of an organization’s… Read More »
FTC: Marketer Charged With False Advertising For Manipulating Ratings (First Eve Review Hijacking Case)
On February 16th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged Bountiful Company—a firm engaged in the business of marketing and selling vitamins and supplements—in a false advertising case. It is the agency’s first ever “review hijacking” case. As part of the enforcement action, Bountiful Company will pay $600,000. Below, our West Palm Beach deceptive… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims In Florida: Non-Economic Damages
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 40 million Americans seek emergency medical attention for injuries each year. If you were injured because of the careless or reckless conduct of another party, you can hold them liable for your damages. Damages are about more than just out-of-pocket losses. You have a right… Read More »
Wells Fargo Agrees To Pay $300 Million To Resolve Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Fox Business, Wells Fargo—the San Francisco-based financial services giant—has agreed to pay approximately $300 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit. The settlement is focused on issues related to auto insurance disclosures. Wells Fargo was sanctioned by U.S. regulators for consumer protection violations related to its auto insurance business. Here,… Read More »
How A Demand Letter Can Help You Get A Personal Injury Settlement In West Palm Beach
According to official federal data cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40 million people go to the emergency room for injuries each year. If you were hurt in an accident that was the fault of another party—motorist, truck company, property owner, business, etc—you have the right to seek compensation… Read More »
Judge Allows Shareholder Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Corporate Officers To Proceed, Could Have Big Implications For Future Of Corporate Law
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, a Delaware Court of Chancery will allow a shareholder lawsuit against a former executive of McDonald’s to proceed. The case is centered around allegations that the company failed to properly handle workplace sexual harassment. It is an important legal matter because it could have big… Read More »
Jay-Z, Bacardi End High-Dollar Partnership Dispute Over Alcohol Brand
According to a report from Bloomberg Law, hip hop superstar and business mogul Jay Z (Shawn Carter) has settled a long standing partnership dispute with the Bacardi Limited. The commercial dispute was centered around a joint venture the parties had related to D’Usse Cognac. As part of the settlement agreement, the company has reportedly… Read More »
Why Are You On The Property? It Matters If You’re Injured
When you go on someone’s property and you are injured, you probably think the law will treat you as equally as anybody else that would have gotten injured. In other words, it doesn’t matter who you are or why you are on the property; if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you… Read More »
Make Sure Your Negligence Case Isn’t Really Medical Malpractice
When you are injured by a doctor or in a medical setting, you may just assume that your case is one for medical malpractice. But before you just make that assumption, it[s important to understand whether you were actually injured by medical malpractice, or other ordinary (non-medical malpractice) negligence. Why it Matters But why… Read More »
What Happens When Businesses Try To Blame Other Businesses For Your Accident?
It is a natural human reaction: When we do something wrong, or someone says we do, and we want to escape responsibility, simply blame someone else. The blame game is not just commonplace in our human interactions, but it is also common in the world of personal injury. Multiple Responsible Parties It is often… Read More »
Distracted Driving Comes In Many Forms, And Most Are Deadly
Would you drive a car, when you couldn’t see? Probably not. But that’s what many of us do, without knowing, when we are distracted in our vehicles. Texting Behind the Wheel Texting while driving is the distraction that so many people have spoken about. You may not realize it, but your vehicle can travel… Read More »
There’s Almost Nobody Keeping You Safe In Amusement Parks And Carnivals
When you go to an amusement park or carnival, you are flown around, often at high speeds, over great distances. You do this with the assumption that the steel contraption you are in is safe, and that someone is constantly investigating it, the same way that the government might investigate, say, elevators, or airplanes…. Read More »
FLHSMV Launches Never Drive Impaired Campaign
Spring Break season is here, and as locals prepare for the many students and tourists that will visit the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has a new campaign up their sleave – the Never Drive Impaired campaign. Throughout March, FLHSMV and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have… Read More »
Why You Should Use A Personal Injury Attorney After An Accident
Some people may be hesitant to hire a personal injury attorney after having an accident. Whether it’s a car accident, slip-and-fall incident, dog bite or any other accident, there is really nothing to worry about and you should be encouraged to do so. Personal injury lawyers specialize in helping individuals who have been injured… Read More »
New Rules For Spring Breakers In South Florida
Spring Break in South Florida is upon us, and because last year’s spring break was especially bad, police have tried to stay ahead of by imposing new rules. In March 2022, the rowdiness led local authorities to use crowd control measures, enforce curfews and conduct mass arrests. DUI’s and car accidents also saw a… Read More »
What Happens If A Business Partner Steals From Your Partnership?
A partnership is a type of business entity. Partners are required to put a great deal of trust in each other to act in good faith. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. You may be stuck with a business partner who has stolen money from the company or otherwise committed fraud. This raises an… Read More »
