Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Surfside Building Collapse & Florida’s Wrongful Death Laws
On June 24, 2021, we woke up to news of the terrible tragedy unfolding in Surfside, Florida. The Champlain Towers South Condo Building had, for reasons still unknown, collapsed at approximately 1:30 A.M. Rescue operations have been heroic and ongoing since the beginning. While we still do not know what caused this tragedy, we… Read More »
Your Rights When a Loved One Dies Due to Medical Malpractice
It’s awful to think about losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence, but it’s even more devastating when the responsible party is someone you trust to provide quality health care. Unfortunately, the scenario is quite common, as researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine revealed that medical errors are the third leading cause of… Read More »
Legionnaires’ Disease Still a Concern Nearly 40 Years On
Many people have never heard of Legionnaires’ disease. It often results from exposure to a bacterium called Legionella pneumophila. It got its name from an outbreak in 1976 of a then-unknown illness similar to pneumonia. Some of our readers may remember that over 200 people attending an American Legion convention in a Philadelphia hotel… Read More »
Are Florida Hosts Responsible for Overserving Their Guests?
When Florida residents or their children attend a gathering at someone else’s house, they generally are focused on having a good time — not on who is criminally or civilly liable if tragedy strikes. The recent case of a North Carolina couple shows what can go wrong. The couple was found not guilty of… Read More »
Liability Waivers for Teen Parties — a Good Idea?
Do you need to get legal guidance before sending your teen off to a party? That’s what an increasing number of parents are asking themselves. Some of our readers with high school-age kids may have already encountered a practice that is becoming more frequent, particularly in wealthier communities. It involves liability release forms for… Read More »
Carbon Monoxide Can Injure, Kill Floridians
Property owners are required by law to ensure to the best of their ability that their property is safe for anyone who lives, works or visits there. At Freidin Brown, P.A., we work to hold property owners liable for any negligence that has caused personal injury or wrongful death. People often associate this area… Read More »
Why cruise personal injury and wrongful death claims are unique
The holidays are a popular time for cruises. Couples and families anxious to get out of their snow-packed cities and enjoy island breezes flock to Florida’s ports to set sail on ships adorned with Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. No one expects to be the victim of an accident or a crime on… Read More »
Florida wrongful death suit complicated by insurance company
A wrongful death case in Hillsborough County, Florida, is being complicated by an insurance company’s refusal to allow settlement talks between representatives of the victim’s estate and the county. The Florida lawyer for the victim’s estate says, “I’ve never seen anything so blatantly wrong in my 34 years of practice.” The wrongful death suit… Read More »