Articles

The following articles were written by the attorneys of FREIDIN · DOBRINSKY to inform, educate and protect the public on various consumer, personal injury and legal topics. If you have any questions regarding any of the articles below please feel free to contact us.

Cruise Ship

Rights of Injured Cruise Ship Passengers By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
Individuals who suffer an injury while on a cruise ship have a right to seek compensation for their injuries, but there are certain limitations that can affect those rights, so it's necessary to be careful and aware. For example, most cruise lines place limitations in their contracts as to where they can be sued and when they can be sued. Passengers injured on cruise ships operated by Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, NCL as well as many others, need to know what those limitations are so that they can protect their rights... »Read more

Litigation Tips

Practice Tips: Proposals for Settlement By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
Florida Statute § 768.79 (offer of judgment and demand for judgment) and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 (proposals for settlement) provide the mechanism for obtaining legal fees and costs when a party rejects a formal offer to settle a case... »Read more

Damages in Florida Civil Trial Practice By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
As a Plaintiff's attorney, it is very important to have a good understanding of the potential value of any case from the very beginning. This will allow you to evaluate whether it is the type of case that you want to keep, refer to another attorney or simply turn down. It is also very important that you provide the client with an accurate initial assessment of the case whenever possible... »Read more

Medical Malpractice / Nursing Home Abuse

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) By: Randy Rosenblum
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a disease that affects the eyes of premature babies. The blood vessels that nourish the developing retina of a premature infant may grow out of control toward the center of the eye and not into the retinal bed. If not properly detected and treated, ROP can lead to retinal detachment and blindness... »Read more

Protecting Your Loved One from Hospital Acquired Bed Sores By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
We have been asked to represent many individuals who developed debilitating and very painful bed sores or pressure sores during a hospital admission. Although nurses and hospital staff are supposed to be trained to prevent bedsores from developing, the sad truth is that many times hospital nurses, staff and even physical therapists neglect this aspect of a patient's care... »Read more

Nursing home industry needs better care, not less accountability By: Philip Freidin and Manuel L. Dobrinsky
As the present legislative session continues, the nursing home industry and its insurance companies are waging war against trial attorneys. Rather than focusing on issues of care and respect for residents in nursing homes and solving problems from within, the nursing home lobby, the insurance industry, and its army of lobbyists are attacking the tort system... »Read more

Personal Injury

Persons who are Injured by a Drunk Driver are Entitled to Punitive Damages By: Manuel L. Dobrinsky
If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident involving a driver who is legally intoxicated, you are entitled to make a claim for punitive damages. However, there are procedures with which you must comply prior to making such a claim... »Read more

Premises Liability

Claims Involving Failure in Security By: Philip Freidin & Manuel Dobrinsky
When a person is assaulted, attacked and / or injured by a third person on a business or commercial property, the question always arises as to what responsibility the business owner had to ensure the safety of its patrons. Often times, the law imposes liability on the business under the theory that the business owner is in the best position to a) ascertain if the property is subject to criminal acts and b) what protections to put in place if the business owner determines that their property is subject to criminal acts... »Read more