Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Tim David discusses the most common defenses you may face with your personal injury claim Pursuing a personal injury claim is not an easy process. You can expect that the “other side” will try everything possible to avoid paying damages. This means using common defenses in order to discredit the victim or claim that the defendant was not legally responsible for the injuries. Common Defenses to Liability Claims There are several… read more →
A wrongful death suit due to breach of contract is typically a product liability case. When a consumer buys a product, he or she expects it to be safe. However, many people are injured and killed every year by defective products. When a consumer uses a product in the manner in which it was intended and suffers an injury, that person may have grounds for a lawsuit against the manufacturer for breach of contract or… read more →
Personal Injury Attorney weighs in on furniture safety straps IKEA, a popular Swedish furniture company, has been the subject of a recent lawsuit related to furniture tip-over accidents in which several children have been injured. Parents are encouraged to protect their children from tip-over accidents by utilizing safety features such as furniture safety straps or wall-anchor repair kits that prevent heavy furniture from falling on toddlers. Why Is IKEA Being Sued? IKEA furniture is popular… read more →
Inadequate building security Inadequate building security is the cause of thousands of personal injuries each year. Landlords and property owners have a legal duty to protect guests on their premises from accident and attack. If they fail to do so, the victim may have grounds to file a premises liability claim. What Constitutes Negligent or Inadequate Security? Hotels, colleges, hospitals, apartments and other properties where people live are expected to be safe. When someone staying… read more →
Nursing home abuse is the most common types of abuse in the United States. The statistics regarding nursing home abuse are all the more frightening because so many people are unaware of the scope of the problem. If you know someone who is the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to report it to the proper resources. In some cases, this may mean hiring a nursing home abuse lawyer to expose the abuse… read more →
