by Karen A. Feld on October 19, 2015
posted in Damages,
A new case came out from the 4th District Court of Appeal applying the Howell rule to uninsured plaintiffs. Bermudez v. Ciolex. The plaintiff in this case was an uninsured pedestrian. His medical bills were $450,000, none of which were paid. He requested Continue Reading
by Karen A. Feld on October 23, 2014
posted in Damages,
Overview In a run-of-the-mill personal injury lawsuit, a plaintiff will seek medical treatment from a provider. The provider will bill $x and that number forms the basis for damages in a lawsuit. For example, if the plaintiff has surgery and the surgery Continue Reading
by Karen A. Feld on October 9, 2014
posted in Law Enforcement, Sex Offenders,
Local entities (cities and counties) have been faced with legal challenges to their sex offender ordinances that were passed after Jessica’s Law in 2006. They are also faced with frustrated citizens who demand the most restrictive ordinances possible, Continue Reading