As the name suggests, punitive damages are meant to punish a defendant to force that defendant to change their behavior. But not everyone can ask for punitive damages. In fact, the requirements for eligibility are strict. Florida law allows punitive damages against a...
What happens if you are involved in a bike accident in South Florida and suffer a serious injury? If you were hit by a car, truck, or other motorized vehicle – whose insurance company is responsible? What if no one was at fault? Unfortunately, in South Florida,...
In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. So, what does that actually mean? Economic damages are how you are compensated for actual losses that you have suffered. This can include lost wages, medical bills, and other...
If you have been injured by a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle while walking around Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach Counties, our experienced legal team at Weinstein & Cohen is here to help. For more than 40 years, our seasoned trial team and...
Collier County and Florida work zones pose dangers for drivers and workers alike when motorists do not heed caution signs or take the proper care when passing through them. Did you know that accidents in a work zone tend to have a higher rate of fatality than other...