DRAM SHOP AND SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY

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Holiday festivities and good cheer in America mean the adult beverages flow freely. There are more impaired drivers on the roads. Intoxication inevitably causes accidents. The good news is drunk driving fatalities are now half of what they were in 1980. However,  there are still about 30 each day. About 65% of Americans will be … Read more

FITNESS CENTER INJURIES

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About  50 million Americans are members of fitness centers. That is, about 1 in 5 people over the age of 14.  Working out is a popular route to health, fitness, and weight control. It’s a good thing. Like all good things, however, the rosebush comes with a few thorns. People get hurt in fitness centers. Weight-training … Read more

UBER v. LYFT

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Uber and Lyft.  Inevitably, accidents.  It’s a brave new legal world. Where taxis of various types once ruled, Uber and Lyft now dominate. Uber alone accounts for about 85% of the US ride-hailing market. That’s 15 million rides every day. 10 billion rides since startup. Lyft is Uber’s closest rival, although way behind in traffic … Read more

EXPERT WITNESSES IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES

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WHAT IS AN EXPERT WITNESS? Expert witnesses in personal injury cases bring specialized knowledge to the table. They shed light on the causes and effects of injuries.  Negligence and liability flow from the causes of accidents. Damages are the effects of injuries.  Hence, when a case rests on technical or scientific factors, personal injury attorneys on one or … Read more

BICYCLING ACCIDENTS

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Bicycling is one of the outdoor activities  Floridians and guests greatly favor. So does our climate. Lots of us use a bike as our primary transport. It’s great exercise, too. Alas, not all rides have happy endings. Accidents and injuries happen. The popularity of cycling means the numbers are large. In fact, Florida leads the … Read more