Monthly Archives: November 2020
Who Is Liable for a Rideshare Accident?
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity in Delray Beach and other Florida cities. However, passengers can get injured in collisions just as they can in any other mode of transportation. At Earnhart Law, we help injured passengers obtain compensation. Often, this means properly identifying the party at fault for… Read More »
Florida’s Recreational Use Statute
Property owners owe duties to people they invite or allow onto their property. These duties depend on the status of the person entering the property but typically include a requirement to regularly inspect the property and make repairs to known hazards. If you own a business, for example, you should regularly inspect the aisles… Read More »
Workplace Safety Inspections Decline
Health and safety regulators play a key role in workplace safety. They can investigate job sites to ensure that a company is complying with safety regulations. They can also investigate when someone dies at a jobsite to ensure that fatal accidents do not occur again. A disturbing report from Public Integrity highlights how workplace… Read More »
Federal Court Upholds $1.2 Million Jury Verdict in Trip & Fall Case
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury verdict in an important case that originated in Florida. The case illustrates the lengths that cruise lines will go to avoid paying compensation when their negligence injures a passenger. Our Delray Beach premises liability attorney breaks down the ruling. Cruise Line Hides Evidence from… Read More »