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Category Archives: Personal Injury

Bringing a Wrongful Death Suit in an Auto Accident Case

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

Automobile accidents are difficult for everyone involved, but they are even more challenging when they result in the death of one or more individuals. Families are left to not only deal with the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one, but also the financial burdens that may result. The Florida statute contains a provision… Read More »

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Understanding Florida’s Theory of Comparative Negligence

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

In the aftermath of a car crash it can be significantly difficult to determine who was at fault for the wreck. Though there are times when only one party is solely at fault, it is very common for both parties to share in the causes of the accident. Under Florida Statute 786.81, this is… Read More »

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Construction Site Injuries: An All Too Common Occurrence

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

Though workplace accidents are possible in any profession, construction sites are a hotbed for injuries. At any given moment, there is an opportunity for worker injury or death if proper maintenance and employee protocol is not followed. According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 828 fatalities occurred on private industry… Read More »

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Florida Courts Rule Against Patient Privacy

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

Patient privacy issues and HIPAA were at the center of a recent Florida appeals court decision that held up a 2013 state law. The statute altered the lawsuit notice requirements in medical malpractice suits for the purpose of giving defendant physicians the ability to disclose otherwise confidential patient information in limited situations. As reported… Read More »

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Water Park Injuries

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

From the thrills of the water slide to the relaxation of a wade pool, water parks host thousands of visitors each and every day. But as parents pack up the kids, they should consider the potential dangers inside these parks and know what options exist when injuries do occur. Earlier this month, the Miami… Read More »

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Who is Liable in a Trucking Accident?

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

Tractor trailer accidents can be particularly violent and dangerous for all parties involved. Trucks are usually the largest vehicles on roads. Therefore, the owners and operators of tractor trailers have a duty to maintain the safety of their vehicles both on and off the road. When they fail to adequately meet these responsibilities, lives… Read More »

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Weighing the Risks of a Midwife Birth

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

A local NBC News affiliate is reporting about a Florida couple who recently reunited with the rescuers who saved the life of their newborn infant. The family decided to give birth in their home, using the services of a midwife. During the delivery, it was discovered that the baby was presenting in a breech… Read More »

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Protecting Yourself from Swimming Pool Liability

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

It’s the dog days of summer. Across the state, adults and kids seek refuge from the heat in back yard pools. Though numerous Florida homes include a pool on the property, many homeowners do not fully understand the potential liability they face with pool ownership. If they neglect to properly protect visitors to the… Read More »

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One Killed, Three Injured in Car Accident

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

A man from Royal Palm Beach was killed recently and three others were injured in a late night car accident in Palm Beach County. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, John Calhoun, 40, was killed while riding in the passenger seat of a car. The accident took place early Sunday morning around… Read More »

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Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident

By Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A. |

Six people were hurt in a multi-vehicle car accident in West Palm Beach recently involving three separate vehicles. The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue reported that the accident took place around 9:20 a.m. at Military Trail and Purdy Lane. When they responded, the rescue workers found three different cars all with heavy damage. According… Read More »

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