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A Look Back on Florida Dog Bite Laws
Florida law regarding dog bites has a long and storied history. Today we have a modern, streamlined version that is easy to apply, but that was not ...
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Appealing a Case in Florida: A Primer
The hope of every litigant entering a trial is that they will win. Of course, that cannot be the case because one side has to lose. Fortunately for ...
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Warning: What Happens When Labels Fail to Warn Consumers
If a company or person sells a product to Florida consumers, Florida laws will impose certain duties on that company or person. Those duties arise out ...
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Florida's Dangerous Instrumentality Law
Driving on the road is dangerous for a host of reasons. Of course, cars weigh thousands of pounds and travel at extremely high rates of speed. In ...
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More About Living Wills
Last week, I discussed living wills, sometimes called advance directives. That generated huge interest. Calls and e-mails poured in. End of life ...
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Comparative Negligence
Most accident and injury cases in Florida are based on a theory of negligence. And in most cases the negligence in question was committed by the ...
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Respondeat Superior
Respondeat superior is one of many Latin phrases that is part of the personal injury legal landscape. Ultimately, respondeat superior translates to ...
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Negligent Hiring
Negligent hiring or negligent retention are relatively unknown legal doctrines. A typical negligent hiring case arises out of a situation where an ...
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