The location for a lawsuit would be Miami, but best to start with a presuit claim to the hotel's insurer. You may or may not need a lawyer to handle that. Request the insurance co. contact info. If a presuit claim cannot be settled, you would likely need a lawyer because if you sue for any... View More

If there's FAULT on your part, liability could potentially lie with both you [your business] and the landlord. Whether there's any potential court-finding of fault is an issue that would take a close examination of the facts and circumstances.

You may be able to assert a claim for what is known as "unjust enrichment." Depending on the specifics of circumstances and what lead to you giving them the money, there may be other claims as well. Often times, in these situations, the other party is not going to simply pay. You will... View More

That depends on various factors, including mutual intent and expectations of the parties at the time the payments were made, whether expectations were fully or partially met, and benefits/detriments to the parties. In your situation, you cannot obtain reliable legal advice by only asking questions... View More

You should retain a competent personal injury attorney here in Florida to represent you on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. If the police report has given the company a citation for a traffic ticket, your case would be much stronger. Hopefully you took some pictures to... View More

Definitely, assuming the facts establish that party's fault. This type of claim generally starts with a presuit insurance claim (to the other party's insurer), and if not amicably resolved, then a lawsuit gets filed. Also, liability may lie with more than one entity. For example, if... View More

In the state of Florida, a dog owner is automatically liable for any damages that the dog caused to a third-party. If you own or rent property, your renters or homeowners insurance may provide a legal defense to any claim that is brought against you by the injured plaintiff. While a warning sign is... View More

Yes, for the fair market value of the deceased cat and any vet bills incurred due to the incident. Unless the cat is some kind of high-priced purebred, the FMV won't be much. Perhaps a monetary demand to the owner will result in amicable resolution, so that you won't need to sue.... View More

Sure. But here's the thing. Unless your cats were a rare breed, there's no money in it. Cats are property, like a bicycle or a desk. You can't sue for pain and suffering or emotional distress regardless of how sad you are that the cats were killed. MAYBE you can sue for trespassing,... View More

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Any time there is a death or serious bodily injury, you need to be represented by an attorney. Determining fault is key to your wrongful death claim. Your son could bear responsibility if he drove negligently. The friend might be liable for letting... View More

Well, I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one and I extend my deepest condolences.

So from your facts, it’s ambiguous as to whether there was another car involved in this accident. The central question in this case is who caused the accident? If there was another vehicle... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. The police would need either "probable cause" or "reasonable suspicion" to justify the initial detention and would need probable cause to justify arrest/jailing. If not, your rights were violated, and you'd have a potential claim for money... View More

Yes, assuming that person didn't do it for self-defense. If that person is arrested for what he/she did to you, the prosecutor might seek financial compensation for your medical bills; find out. If not, you can sue in civil court that person for that compensation, and either way, you can sue... View More

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answered on Feb 19, 2025

In Florida, you may take the following legal steps to reclaim your belongings and your fiancé’s possessions:

File a Police Report – Even if you initially avoided reporting the break-in, you can still file a report for stolen property, especially since some items belong to you.... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. If there's a risk of your fiancé's son selling off the items, you need to act fast. Though he legally cannot sell the vehicle without title being transferred in a probate case, he could sell it on the black market, with your items still in there. If... View More

Hello. Unless you have severe injuries it is not likely worth a lawyer pursuing this case. There is no insurance for intentional acts, however, negligent training and supervision could provide coverage. But again, unless there is severe injuries this is not a case most lawyers will take.

Judging from your facts and it’s still a little bit unclear, but the most likely situation is that the $100,000 was paid out from the bodily injury liability carrier of the other driver. And now there’s $25,000 under your own policy and what is called uninsured motorist (UM) policy And... View More

I don’t know why your lawyer waited four years to resolve this case. He should’ve filed a lawsuit immediately, and done the correct discovery and within a year or two the case should’ve been already settled. That was his first mistake. Although that is not a malpractice mistake, I never let... View More

I agree with Mr. Black and add that, if no lawsuit was ever filed, you are up against the then-four-year limitations period for filing, if not already expired. If the 4-year anniversary is already gone, with no suit filed, game over as far as going after the tortfeasor (negligent party), but you... View More

Generally, if you don't have bad traffic record, it is best to contest a ticket though you know you're guilty. That's because the Traffic Magistrate, at the initial hearing, may offer you a "deal" that is a better outcome than taking the ticket to trial. For example, the... View More