Legal Terms You Should Know: Descriptions of Damages
There are some Legal Terms that you should know when dealing with damages in a lawsuit. Here are the main descriptions of damages:General, Actual, Economic, or Compensatory Damages: These awards serve...
View ArticleWhen Lightning Strikes
Contrary to popular legend, central Florida is not the “lightning capital of the world.” That distinction belongs to Rwanda, Africa, with 2.5 times more strikes than Central Florida. In fact, the...
View ArticleLightning Strikes: Definitions
Stay safe! Make sure you know the facts about lightning strikes* to avoid injury:Direct Strike: These are not as common as people think, but are potentially the most deadly. In a direct strike, a...
View ArticleYou're Always Entitled to a Second Opinion
Is your current lawyer returning your phone calls? Is he or she giving you straight answers in a timely manner? Are they taking your case as seriously as you are? If not, you can always change...
View ArticleUninsured Motorist Coverage
Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury insurance. 40 % of Florida drivers are either underinsured or completely uninsured for the injuries they cause! One of the main problems is that...
View ArticleMotor Vehicle Accidents
Auto accident, car accident, automobile accident, collision, car wreck, car crash - no matter what you call it, the end result can change your life forever. We are more distracted than ever before when...
View ArticleSubpoena vs. Summons: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
First of all, being served with a subpoena is not the same as being served with a summons; however, failure to comply in either situation will put you in contempt of court, which carries fines,...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask Your Lawyer
Before you visit a lawyer, make sure you have a list of questions to ask your lawyer and make the most of your consultation. At Bernardini Law, our consultation is always free. Here are a few general...
View ArticleWorkplace Injuries – Florida Workers’ Compensation Law
Florida Workers’ Compensation is company-funded insurance that covers most, but not all, employee’s injuries on the job. Compensation may include the following:• Medical and rehabilitation expenses,...
View ArticleSports and Exercise Injuries
The eight most common sports and exercise injuries are:• Strains and sprains• Swollen muscles (myositis)• Achilles tendon• Shin splints (pain along the shin bone)• Groin pull• Knee• Tennis elbow...
View ArticleSlip/Trip and Fall Injuries and Liability (Premises Law)
It is often difficult to prove who is at fault in a Slip/Trip and Fall injury. The property owner/renter or employee (hereinafter the “owner”) will not always be responsible for a situation that a...
View ArticleMay is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Here in Daytona Beach, we have more than our share of bikers during Biketoberfest and Bike Week, and plenty of them all throughout the year. The weather, the straight roads, and the lack of helmet laws...
View ArticleSchool Playground Injuries and Liability
Children and playgrounds are as natural a combination as bread and butter. You can’t keep them apart. Unfortunately, injuries often follow and are an all-too-common occurrence. Who is responsible for...
View ArticleRear-End Collision and Florida's Comparative Negligence Standard
Although most people assume that the last car in a rear-end collision is always 100% at fault, in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for the rear driver to present evidence as to the...
View Article2015 Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
A swimming pool is, by its nature, a temptation – an “attractive nuisance” – for children. Warm temperatures, long summer days, and unprotected pools act like a magnet to unsupervised kids. Even when...
View ArticleNursing Home Negligence and Abuse
On May 16, 2016, a jury in Colorado awarded a family of a former patient of Life Care Centers of America, Inc. (LCCA) $5.5 million. The horrible conditions and indignity Sophia Maria Alcon lived...
View ArticleSlip/Trip And Fall - Parking Lots
Many people trip and/or fall over concrete wheel stops in parking lots. "Wheel stop" is the architect’s name for the stone or concrete barrier to keep a car from moving forward beyond a parking...
View ArticleSlip/Trip and Fall - Think Before You Speak
There are many kinds of slip/trip and fall injuries, and many stories, articles, and reports about them. However - certain guidelines should apply in every single case – no matter what else you might...
View ArticleSeniors Displaced as Grace Manor in Port Orange Ordered Shut Down Over Abuse
According to an article in the July 13, 2016, issue of the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Grace Manor in Port Orange has been ordered shut down by the state after being accused of improperly reporting...
View ArticleWill the Outcome of the Election Affect Tort Awards?
The outcome of the election will have a huge effect on the rights of injured people. In recent years, the republicans, under the mantle of "Tort Reform," have passed numerous laws that restrict the...
View ArticlePremises Liability Law
Premises liability law deals with injuries suffered on the property of an owner. Here, the owner implies a homeowner, small-business owner, or property manager of large commercial properties, such as...
View ArticlePersonal Injury at Outdoor Parties
Happy New Year from Paul Bernardini. Enjoy the holiday season. But, be careful out there.While you are enjoying the parties don't over imbibe. And with lots of other party-goers it's easy to miss...
View ArticleCan I get Medical Marijuana in Florida?
Medical marijuana is now available in Florida, however, it remains illegal under federal law.According to the Florida Department of Health, in Florida, there is a difference between CBD, low-THC...
View ArticleDo I need an attorney if I have been in a Car Accident?
This article is to help you decide if you need an attorney if you were in a car accident. Whether you were at fault, you were struck by another vehicle, you were a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, or...
View ArticleWill a traffic ticket raise my insurance?
Getting a traffic ticket does not guarantee your insurance rates will go up. At least, not immediately.Most insurance companies don't look at your driving record until your due for renewal. That's when...
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