Category Archives: General
Oregon Residents File Class-Action Against Utility Company After Wildfires
Three law firms in the Northwest have filed a class-action lawsuit against Pacific Power and its parent company after residents say that the wildfires are directly related to the utility company’s negligence. The lawsuit claims that Pacific Power failed to shut down its powerlines despite knowing that these were perfect conditions to start a… Read More »
Coronavirus and Infectious Disease Lawsuits
Businesses are bracing for a wave of coronavirus lawsuits even as Congress moves to provide them immunity. What would immunity mean? Essentially, it would prevent customers and workers from filing lawsuits against the business to recover medical expenses and lost wages. Perhaps spurred by the Trump Administration’s liability waivers at his most recent rallies,… Read More »
Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Florida Power and Light by Nursing Home
While nursing homes are taking serious heat over the number of coronavirus deaths right now, there was one lawsuit that you probably remember from a few years ago involving seniors left in heatstroke conditions after the power and air conditioning went out at The Rehabilitation Center in Hollywood Hills. To make matters worse, the… Read More »
Alan Goldfarb Secures $15mm Medical Malpractice Result for Miami Woman
Attorney Alan Goldfarb secured at $15mm result for a 44 year old woman who went to Hialeah Hospital for asthma. She was misdiagnosed by a house physician who also didn’t call for help from the Emergency Room when she took a turn for the worse. Her health rapidly deteriorated and sadly passed away within… Read More »
Many Are Injured At Trampoline Parks, But Is The Park Negligent?
Trampoline parks are a great deal of fun for young people all across Florida, but they are also responsible for a number of injuries. While the parks themselves only furnish people with the trampolines and cannot be responsible for every injury that occurs, it’s also true that the sheer quantity of reported injuries leaves… Read More »
Did Face Painting At Legoland Result In A Major Skin Rash?
Imagine bringing your son to Legoland for a fun happy time. The boy gets his face painted by one of the employees. He begins complaining about a burning itchy sensation on his face. You, as his parent, bring him to the doctor after the condition persists. The boy is given medication for the allergic… Read More »
$117 Million Awarded In Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Unless you’ve been under a media blackout, you’ve probably heard something about the baby powder product liability lawsuits. The cases originated with studies that showed the risk of potential cross-contamination between talcum and asbestos, deposits of which are often found near to one another in the natural environment. Since asbestos is the primary risk… Read More »
Attorney Alan Goldfarb quoted in the Miami Herald regarding the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse
Attorney Alan Goldfarb quoted in the Miami Herald: “There are so many questions that I have, just from my construction knowledge,” said Miami civil lawyer Alan Goldfarb, who has handled many high-profile accidents. “Why would you not close the road to traffic? Why would you have workers up there? Why would you not do… Read More »
PIP Pitfalls You Need To Be Prepared For
If you or a family member was seriously injured in an auto accident, you have the ability to immediately file a claim to obtain financial compensation through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. This is because Florida is a “no fault” state meaning motorists can obtain financial compensation for their harms and losses without an… Read More »
Woman Hit and Killed at Bus Stop by Reckless Driver
When drivers engage in careless and reckless behavior, the consequences can be devastating. Take, for example, a tragic accident involving a woman waiting at a bus stop. She was run over and killed after two cars that were being operated in a careless manner caused a chain reaction in Lauderhill, according to the Miami… Read More »