If a loved one has recently passed away due to what you believe was negligence on the part of another person or entity, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Under Florida state law, when a person dies because of “the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract” of another party, […]
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Jun
Jun
The state of Florida has some damage caps in place for certain types of personal injury claims. Depending on the type of injury claim you have and the nature of your injury, there could be a limit to the amount of money you may recover. There is no damage cap statute for regular personal injury […]
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May
May
Under Florida law, dog owners are liable for injuries caused by their animals if the dog bites another person who is either in a public place or lawfully in a private place. People injured by dogs in other ways still have an opportunity to file a personal injury claim against the owner, but FLSA 767.04 […]
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May
May
After an automobile accident, you might experience different kinds of pain. It could be in your back, neck, legs, shoulders, or even headaches. Often, the pain can be easily treated to help you find relief. Below are several treatments that can help manage that pain. Exercise- Exercise is important for everyone’s health and well-being but […]
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Apr
Apr
Protections for Employees Still Needed Florida is an “at will” employment state, which means that you can be fired or demoted for any reason (or no reason at all), except those prohibited by state or federal law. This means that if you feel you have been wrongfully fired or demoted, you have no legal remedy […]
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Mar
Mar
In America, we are surrounded by products that we trust and depend upon daily: the products and appliances we use to clean our clothes, dishes, and homes; the vehicles we use to get us to and from work, running errands, or sharing a trip with our families; the food we eat and serve; and the […]
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Mar
Mar
If you’ve been injured due to another party’s negligence, you may file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages. It is important to act quickly so that the statute of limitations does not expire on your claim. Under Florida law, you have four years (beginning from the date of the accident) to […]
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Feb
Feb
Determining Fault for a car accident can be a challenging process. Under Florida law, it’s a necessary part of any personal injury claim. Florida uses a pure comparative negligence system, which means all parties to the accident could bear some percentage of fault. The amount of money you could recover for your injuries may be […]
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Jan
Jan
Although construction work in Florida is dirty, hot, and noisy, employees have a job to do and should be safe. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports “one out of every five worker fatalities in the private sector occurred in the construction industry.” Serrano Law is committed to serving families who have been injured or have lost […]
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Dec
Dec
Workplace self-care starts with knowing your rights. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination. Harassment and discrimination in the workplace are prohibited under federal and Florida law. Sexual harassment is any “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature from any person directed towards or in […]