Child Injured On Bicycle Again

A Fort Lauderdale child was critically injured when the bike he was riding collided with a car (or vice versa).  Such car-bike accidents are tragic.  Oftentimes the victim's family will consult an attorney for legal advice.

Hialeah Teenagers Tragic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accident

Five teenagers died in Hialeah's Little Haiti neighborhood when they were apparently poisoned by carbon monoxide in their hotel.

 

Carbon monoxide poisoning

The law firm of Koch, Parafinczuk, and Wolf represents victims of carbon monoxide poisoning and their families throughout Southern Florida.   Owners of hotels, motels, and homes have a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition.  This may include having operative smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to warn residents and guests of any potential danger.  This is especially true when dealing with carbon monoxide poisoning as the fumes are odorless and represent a hidden danger to hotel guests. 

Carbon monoxide detectors are inexpensive.  As such, most hotels, motels, and homes have such detectors.  Unfortunately, others do not, and put their guests and residents in grave danger. 
Depending upon the facts of your case,  victims of carbon dioxide poisoning and their families may have causes of action against hotels, developers, and property management companies of the same. 

If a family member has been a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, contact the law offices of Koch, Parafinczuk, and Wolf. 

Tragic Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Florida

A  man in Pompano Beach was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a pole in an industrial complex, the Broward Sheriff's Office said Sunday. The article is here.  


When a motorcycle crashes into another vehicle and someone is killed, there might be the possibility of a lawsuit

School Bullying Lawsuit In Florida

In Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed against the school district alleging the district's failure to control bullying.  This article provides a recap of the situation at Jeaga Middle School in West Palm Beach.  If your child was bullied and you are not satisfied with the response of the school district to the problem it may be useful to consult an attorney to determine your rights.




The problem is apparently getting worse based on the newspaper's quotes from anonymous teachers:

"The students are out of control," said one. "It's horrendous. The administration blames the teachers and say it's lack of classroom control, but you can only control so much."

Another said she witnesses fights almost daily.

"The decline in student behavior is epidemic in public schools," the teacher said.  

Bullying lawsuits are becoming increasingly common, because when your kids go off to school, the environment should be safe.

Liability When Patient Goes Missing From Nursing Home

A man went missing from an assisted living facility in Hollywood.  Based on this article, the facts are fairly vague. Nursing homes have a duty to keep their residents safe.  If duties were violated in a case such as this one, it is a good idea for the family members to consult a lawyer to determine their rights.

Che Beckford: Missing NSU student

The mother of missing NSU student Che Beckford speculates that a car accident may have left him with an undiagnosed head injury.

What Is An Attractive Nuisance: Drowning Liability?

Who is to blame when a child drowns in a pool or lake?  Quite often, the "attractive nuisance doctrine" comes into play.  It is not always involved, but if a person has a pool or swimming hole and doesn't take adequate protection for safety, there may be liability on the part of the property owner.  A child nearly drowned recently in Greenacres, Florida, although facts have not yet revealed whether the attractive nuisance doctrine comes into play.

Liability For Fatal Fall From Bridge?

Recently in South Florida, a young life was ended when a college soccer player fell off a railroad bridge.

Kyle Conrad died Dec. 11 after he hit his head when he fell from the bridge near the Las Olas Riverfront, where he and his best friend had tried to take a shortcut across the New River.

While we do not yet know all of the details of this situation, it is a tragedy.  If you have been in a situation in which a relative has died from a tragic accident, it is worthwhile to consult an attorney to determine whether there is any liability on behalf of the party which operated or manned the bridge or owned the property.  

Liability For Night Club Fall

A woman apparently fell 50 feet off a night club balcony in West Palm Beach, Florida, at Roxy's.  While the woman's injuries were not disclosed, such a situation could be a reason to consult an attorney.  An attorney could potentially help to determine liability if there were any dangerous conditions which contributed to the fall, and potentially institute a lawsuit against any responsible parties..

Lawsuit In Fatal Accident On Dolphin Expressway?

When a person is killed in a car accident, such as the crash on the Dolphin Expressway recently, sometimes the survivors are well suited to consult an attorney.  While this accident is in the early stages of investigation, it is important for the decedent's survivors to consult a lawyer regarding his rights.

Child On Bicycle Hit By Car - Who To Sue?

A child riding a bicycle was struck by a minivan in Greenacres recently.  The newspaper report, linked here, reveals little about any damages.  However, this is a good time to think about who is responsible in such an auto accident.  We do not know the facts of this particular bicycle-minivan crash but if a driver was speeding, operating under the influence of alcohol or negligent somehow, it may be worth consulting an attorney especially if the victim is injured.  

Dog Attack Shootings - Who Can You Blame

What happens when you are attacked by a dog that is not your own?  Sometimes depending on the circumstances, the dog owner or property owner may be liable.  Recently the police had to shoot a pit bull after it attacked a couple who were caring for the dog in their own home.

Fatal Accident involving two teens in Broward

Two Miami-Dade teens were killed in an accident on U.S. 27 in West Broward.  Four people were injured. A tractor trailor was involved in the accident.

Man Struck by Vehicle

Under Florida law, drivers of motor vehicles have a duty to drive with reasonable care.  Often times, pedestrians are struck by drivers who are not paying attention to the road and are severely injured.   Just today, a man was struck by a vehicle in Miramar and had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Koch, Parafinczuk & Wolf has exeperience in handling vehicle on pedestrian accidents.  If you have been struck by a vehicle, contact the attorneys at Koch, Parafinczuk & Wolf.

Casualty in Deerfield Beach Car Accident

The driver in a car traveling on Military Trail between Hillsboro Boulevard and Southwest 10^th Street was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash.  If you have information regarding this incident call the attorney's of Koch Parafinczuk &, Wolf.

I-95 rollover accident

Two men were killed early Thursday when the pick-up truck they were in rolled off Interstate 95, and overturned.  If you have information regarding this incident call the attorney's of Koch Parafinczuk &, Wolf.

Worker's Rights

More and more employers are terminating employees in order to cut costs.  Some employers are not following Florida law in doing so.  If you have questions about an employment issue, contact an attorney immediately.

Pedestrian car crash wrongful death lawsuits in Miami

When a young man is killed in a pedestrian car accident, sometimes the survivors may think about filing a lawsuit.  In a situation in which a young man was killed in Coral Gables, a lawsuit may provide a small measure of comfort following this fatal car crash.

This was not the only tragic car accident in which a young man was killed in a fatal car crash.  A teenager in Miami was also died in a car crash while riding his skateboard.

Rollover crash fatality lawsuits Fort Lauderdale Florida

Vehicle rollover crashes often result in lawsuits when fatalities are involved.  The Fort Lauderdale law firm of Koch Parafinczuk & Wolf, P.A. can defend or initiate a lawsuit for rollover crash lawsuits on behalf of auto manufacturers or victims or relatives of victims of rollover crashes.

A rollover crash on Broward Blvd. resulted in two deaths today.  Read the full story in the Miami Herald.