Category Archives: Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Right Things to Know About Wrongful Death
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a judge has determined that a Florida father is not liable in a wrongful death lawsuit for two Tequesta teens’ disappearance at sea. This case pitted two respective sets of parents against each other after their 14-year-old sons vanished during a fishing trip back in July of… Read More »
Understanding Wrongful Death in Florida
It is always difficult to lose a loved one. This is even more true when the loss occurs unexpectedly because of the actions of someone else. It can be extremely difficult during this trying time to figure out where to turn and to find motivation to try to move forward whatsoever. While contemplating legal… Read More »
Understanding Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Local 10 News recently reported that the family of a Cornell University student from South Florida who died last year after a fraternity rush party has filed a lawsuit against the Ivy League school. The lawsuit, which alleges wrongful death among other claims, is centered on the allegation that the university was negligent in… Read More »
The New Technology Combatting Hot-Car Deaths
We all know that cars can lead to serious results in the event of an accident. However, another potential consequence involving cars is publicly discussed much less often despite the fact that it actually holds the potential for equal or an even greater tragedy. This includes the circumstances that can result when a child… Read More »
Day Care Negligence and the Tragedies That Can Result
Day care centers should be safe havens for children. After all, many of us have to depend on them to care for our youngest loved ones while we go to work, attend school, or pursue other endeavors in order to support our families. Leaving a child in the care of others involves a high… Read More »
Greek Hazing Incident Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a former Florida State student has filed suit against Alpha Epsilon Pi after the student was found unresponsive and ultimately died during the fraternity’s “scumbag of the week” ritual. Also listed in the lawsuit are eight members of the fraternity’s leadership. The victim was just 20 years old and was a… Read More »
How Food Poisoning and Product Liability Go Hand in Hand
On July 10, a 71-year-old man passed away as a result of a bacterial infection after eating oysters at a Sarasota, Florida, restaurant. The Florida Department of Health says that the illness was caused by the bacteria vibrio vulnificus which can be contracted by consuming raw shellfish, especially oysters, or by exposing open wounds… Read More »
Babysitter Sentenced to Prison for Death of an Infant
A babysitter in Boynton Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to one year in prison for the death of an infant that was in her care. The woman plead guilty to aggravated battery with bodily harm in a plea deal with prosecutors. She had originally been charged with manslaughter after the infant she was babysitting… Read More »
Child Dies After Being Pulled from Florida Hotel Pool
A five-year-old girl was recently pronounced dead at Dr. P.Phillips Hospital after being pulled from a pool at the Marriott’s Harbour Lake hotel. Deputies for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call on a Sunday afternoon after the girl went underwater. She was pronounced dead later that evening. The agency says the… Read More »
Child Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Florida
A Ford Mustang driven by one man was found to be traveling at 102 miles per hour when he struck and killed a mother-daughter duo that was legally crossing the street in May. The woman and her two-year-old daughter were killed when the man was involved in a street race with another vehicle. He… Read More »
