Recent Blog Posts
What Is Defamation?
People gossip all the time. For the most part, this activity does not cause substantial harm to a person. However, when false statements are spread to third parties, this can cause serious harm to one’s reputation or business. Many people have had their lives destroyed by false rumors. This is called defamation and you… Read More »
Understanding Trade Secrets
Google’s search algorithm and Coca-Cola’s secret formula are examples of trade secrets. A trade secret is considered proprietary information. It consists of a company’s practices and processes for manufacturing their products and is not public knowledge. Trade secrets give companies competitive advantages. Because of this, employees generally have to sign non-disclosure agreements stating that… Read More »
Actions To Take After An Assault
We may feel safe going for a run, waiting at a bus stop, or walking to our car after work. However, the reality is that even in the safest of areas, a person can be randomly assaulted at any time. Assault is a crime that can carry serious charges. But what exactly is assault,… Read More »
What To Know Before Joining An HOA
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming more and more common. In fact, most homeowners—58%—live in an HOA community. HOAs work by requiring monthly fees from their members. In exchange, the members receive amenities such as landscaping, painting, pool access, and other shared common areas. While there can be some perks to being part of an… Read More »
What Are Some Types Of Premises Liability Claims?
When people think of premises liability accidents, slips and falls come to mind, and for good reason. Slips and falls are very common, accounting for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits every year. However, slips and falls are not the only type of premises liability claim. Any kind of unsafe behavior or… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Speeding
Many drivers find it fun to go fast on freeways, but they endanger themselves and others. Speeding is one of the main causes of car accidents. In 2019, 9,478 people were killed in crashes involving speeding. It’s understandable that many of us lead busy lives, but speeding is not safe. In fact, speeding accounts… Read More »
Jury Awards $40 Million In Wrongful Death Case
Car accidents are a common cause of wrongful death. In 2019, they caused more than 36,000 deaths in the United States. Many of these fatalities were caused by reckless acts, such as speeding, not following traffic laws, and drunk driving. In 2014, a drunk driving accident in Palm City led to the death of… Read More »
Florida Woman Sues Bonefish Grill For Slip And Fall Injuries
When we visit a restaurant, we expect to eat our meal in a safe environment, without any accidents or injuries. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Restaurant employees carry food and beverages to customers located all over the facility. This can lead to spilled liquids, debris, and other hazards that can cause a customer… Read More »
Nursing Home Worker Arrested, Jailed For Elder Abuse
What will you do when your parents become seriously ill and can no longer care for themselves? Will you try to care for them yourself or will you place them in a nursing home? Many people reluctantly choose to put their loved ones in a nursing home. Many people mistakenly assume that all nursing… Read More »
How To Get Back Pay From Employers
While there are minimum wage, overtime, and tip laws that apply at the state and federal levels, not all employers abide by them. Many companies go to great lengths to pay workers as little as possible. Unfortunately, many employees don’t do anything about it. They let it go because they don’t want to cause… Read More »
