A property owner has a duty to ensure its property is in a reasonably safe condition for all business patrons. This includes making reasonable inspections of its property to identify any dangerous conditions and rectify those dangers immediately, additionally a property owner must comply with all relevant building codes and ordinances for its premises. If … Continue reading “What is Premises Liability?”
Is a wrongful death settlement taxable in Florida?
You have filed a wrongful death claim for your loved one and you are wondering if you will have to pay a chunk of the money to the government in taxes. To determine whether a wrongful death settlement is taxable, you need to consider both state and federal taxes as well as what the settlement … Continue reading “Is a wrongful death settlement taxable in Florida?”
Product Liability Ikea pulls window blinds with strangulation risk.
Product Liability Ikea announced today that is going to do the right thing and no longer sell window blinds that have cords because of the strangulation risk to children. We commend IKEA for this corporate decision. Did you know that about one child dies a month from being strangled by the cord on a window … Continue reading “Product Liability Ikea pulls window blinds with strangulation risk.”
Driver Visibility Accidents
At Coffey McPharlin, we deal with motor vehicle accidents and personal injury cases often. While most car accidents are the fault of driver error, there are some circumstances where drivers are not at fault, such as when a street signs are obstructed. For instance, a stop sign or other traffic signs that are covered by … Continue reading “Driver Visibility Accidents”
Bicycle Helmets and Head Injury Prevention
Having two young daughters, I recently have had the pleasure of teaching them to ride a two wheeler for the first time. Not much has changed since I was a little boy. The experience brought back the fond memory of the first time that my father taught me to master the art of the two … Continue reading “Bicycle Helmets and Head Injury Prevention”
What Are The Effects Of A Brain Injury?
Physical, Cognitive, & Behavioral Effects of Brain Injury The brain cells, unlike the human bodies, are incapable of replacing themselves. Thus, once the brain has undergone damage, the remaining brain cells must compensate in order to preserve activity and learn and adapt to the changes. According to the U.S. department of Health and Human Services, … Continue reading “What Are The Effects Of A Brain Injury?”
Zofran Birth Defect Lawsuit
Coffey McPharlin is now investigating and accepting cases involving Zofran birth defects. Zofran (ondansetron), is a medication that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be prescribed to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to combat symptoms of nausea asdociated with therapy. This medicine has also been prescribed “off-label” by OBGYNs … Continue reading “Zofran Birth Defect Lawsuit”
Attorney Sam Coffey Quoted in TechNewsWorld.com Article on Self-Driven Cars and Liability Issues
The Law and Your Robot Chauffeur By Pam Baker TechNewsWorld http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/71155.html 11/02/10 5:00 AM PT If the prospect of self-driving cars seems too good to be true, there’s a good reason for that. The barrier won’t be technology — it will be the law. “The owner of the car will almost always be held responsible … Continue reading “Attorney Sam Coffey Quoted in TechNewsWorld.com Article on Self-Driven Cars and Liability Issues”
