Talking on a cell phone for company business is a common event for many employees. However, an employer may be liable if an employee causes an accident while on the phone in the scope of doing business. A personal injury victim may be able to file suit against a driver/employee…
In Florida, the answer is quite simple: according to Florida Statute § 767.04, “the owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place,including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable…
A Hillsborough County ordinance aimed at curbing the growing problem of staged-accident fraud is being reworked in the face of a lawsuit challenging the law's constitutionality. County commissioners passed the ordinance in September in an effort to close down phony medical clinics that allow the financial payoff for staged accidents. "Victims"…
As we all know, use of electronic devices while driving is dangerous and a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents. Distractions caused by cell phones and texting can take a driver’s attention away from the road and have catastrophic results. In a big step towards improving driver safety, the Federal…
