The state of Florida has established by statute the types of damages that may be claimed and by whom they may be claimed in a wrongful death civil suit. Typically, only the surviving spouse, the lineal descendants or a representative of the estate of the person who...
Florida family sues school district over son’s brain injury
The parents of a high school football player have filed a negligence lawsuit against a Tampa school district in connection with a brain injury that put their son in the hospital. Last year, on Oct. 9, 2013, the highschooler was playing catch on the football field when...
The main causes of trucking accidents in Florida
There are many reasons truck accidents take place in Florida, but a few stand out from the rest. Commercial truck drivers may cause accidents by not being trained well enough in their driving techniques or not being knowledgeable about safety concerns. Commercial...
Some of the ways to obtain a green card
A majority of green card applicants in Florida have a family member legally residing in the United States or a job offer from a U.S. employer. However, there are some other ways that immigrants without a family member or job in the United States can apply for...
Understanding the basics of traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force impacts the head sufficiently enough to affect the brain's functions. Some Florida residents may not be aware of the extent to which traumatic brain injuries are a public health issue in America. According to the...
Wrongful deaths in Florida: Your right to compensation
As a person who has faced a spinal cord or brain injury or lost a loved one to an accident, it's important that you regain as much of your health as possible and are able to deal with the death of your loved one. You may not be able to work, could be suffering from...
United States deporting fewer immigrants
Individuals in Florida who wish to remain permanently in the United States may be interested to learn that deportation numbers are dropping. In 2014, the fewest number of immigrants since at least 2007 will be deported from the country. This will be the case despite...
What are some motorcycle injury statistics in Florida?
As a motorcyclist, it's important to know the driving statistics in your area. If it's incredibly dangerous to drive your motorcycle in your area, then you may be able to make better decisions about your routes or even the time of day you head out on the road. In...
Woman files lawsuit against Florida hospital for misdiagnosis
A woman has sued a Florida hospital after they allegedly misdiagnosed her with rectal cancer, leading them to perform unnecessary surgery. According to the news release, the woman claimed that the surgery was performed after the hospital mixed up her lab results and...
Understanding the refugee process
Refugees desiring to come to Florida need to understand the process that must be followed. First, the individual must have received a referral to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Once a referral has been received, the applicant will be interviewed by an...
