Turchin’s Take

Florida’s slip and fall law may allow you to get paid money if you are injured on someone else’s property. If they were negligent or contributed to the fall, they could have to pay you for your medical bills, out of pocket expenses, lost wages, and even pain and suffering. Slip and fall in a…

Florida law may impose liability on those who serve alcohol to minors and alcoholics. Many people do not know this. Generally, if you serve a minor or knowingly serve an alcoholic, you may be responsible for any injury or death they cause. Florida Statute section 768.125 states: Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication.—A…

Two children were injured after they fell from a window in North Miami Beach, Florida at the Harvard House Apartments. We reported on this a few years ago. Both children were transported to the emergency room at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Balcony and window falls can be deadly and can cause significant injuries. Florida law governs…

The Sun Sentinel published an article about a St. Lucie, Florida man who was arrested after finding several minor children drinking alcohol at his house. While the article and the police focused on the criminal act of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, or serving alcohol to a minor, there is another side which…

I’ve seen an increased number of Florida life insurance denial and life insurance payment delay case inquiries lately. There are several reasons why Florida life insurance companies don’t pay life insurance claims right away: Two year incontestability clause Generally, if the named insured dies after two years from the date the policy was effective, the…

If you are injured in a slip and fall in Florida, here are some tips: Remember that each case is different. These tips are for general information only. If you have specific questions, please call a Florida personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 or submit your inquiry online for…

Death and dying – two scary words. When we think of death and dying, we often think about the fear of being without loved ones, pain, emotional suffering, what will happen to our loved ones, what will happen with our possessions, where we want to be buried, and what will happen if we get sick.…

If you are involved in a car accident in Florida, here are some things to keep in mind: These tips are for general information only and should not be considered legal advice. Every case is different. If you are ever uncertain about what to do after a car accident in Florida, call us at 800-337-7755…

A few years ago, we posted about a fatal car accident in Miami on the 836 closed traffic in both directions after a teenage driver lost control and slammed into the median. Police say the girl was speeding in a green Saturn around 2:30 a.m. The car split in half and sent one of the…

Fort Lauderdale, FL – A Sunday afternoon by the pool turned into a horrific tragedy when a car veered off of the road and into a pool cabana killing a pregnant woman, authorities say. Fort Lauderdale Wrongful Death Claim A statement released by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue stated that a car driven by a woman…