Whether you get into a car accident, slip and fall on someone’s property, or experience medical malpractice, rarely is one party entirely at fault. For example, if someone sideswipes your car, but you veered slightly into their lane of traffic, you may share a portion of responsibility for the accident. However, this does not mean …
Floridians often experience unpredictable weather, including rain and storms. During these conditions, people may track water into stores, wires may be exposed, and other dangers could cause someone to slip and fall. If you have suffered injuries on someone else’s property due to an owner’s negligence, inclement weather may play a role in your claim. …
When driving on Florida roads, all drivers owe each other a duty to act carefully and safely. Unfortunately, some drivers neglect this duty by getting behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol, and that reckless choice can cause serious accidents and injuries. If you have been hurt by a driver who was under the influence, …
Legally Reviewed by Scott Sobol on July 31, 2026 If your Uber driver causes an accident, your first steps should be to prioritize medical attention, involve law enforcement, and document the scene before evidence and details start to fade. Uber can be a convenient way to get around Florida, but a rideshare accident still leaves …
If you have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you are responsible for presenting evidence that proves the liable party’s actions directly caused your damages. Medical documents are essential for this aspect of your claim, as they prove the existence and severity of your injuries. Our experienced lawyers at the Law Offices of Scott …
When you are at work, your employer is responsible for keeping your environment reasonably safe and warning you of known hazards. If you suffer injuries in a work-related accident, knowing what to do after a work accident and filing a workers’ compensation claim promptly gives you the best starting position, but a denial does not …
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system: you can still recover reduced compensation if you were partially at fault for a car accident, unless you were more than 50 percent responsible.
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can be devastating. While your family deserves justice and compensation for your losses, you deserve to focus on them instead of the complicated legal process. Our trustworthy lawyers at the Law Offices of Scott Sobol are here to listen to your story and make the legal …
When crossing a street as a pedestrian, you trust the drivers around you to follow traffic laws and uphold their duty to act carefully and cautiously. However, many people neglect this duty and hit pedestrians, causing serious injuries. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 189 pedestrian accidents occurred in the first two weeks …
Car accidents are expensive for a myriad of reasons. You’re dealing with more than your own injuries, after all. The damage done to your car demands repairing. Even then, your car may never be worth the same amount it was prior to your accident. What are you meant to do in the face of a …
