The Personal Injury Department of The Ticktin Law Group recently won a $350,000 settlement for our client who was the victim of an automobile accident. The accident occurred when our client was slowing down for traffic on I-95. Roads were slippery and the other driver slammed into our client’s vehicle from behind. Our client suffered…
A rocket docket is a court or tribunal noted for its speedy disposition of a particular type of court case. They were originally created to unclog the court system due to the many foreclosure cases arising after the economic downturn. However, over the years, individuals may have noticed the term “rocket docket” used less frequently. Why…
There are very few individuals who can say that they have never had any employment law issues. This is true for both the employees and the employer. Employment Law is a specialized field of law that is very relevant in today’s society. There are a few common employment law issues that arise more often than others. …
Last week, The Ticktin Law Group received a letter from a satisfied client who was full of commendation and appreciation for the work of Attorney Lanzce A. Francis. The glowing review followed Attorney Francis’ success in guiding the client to an equitable settlement with an ex-spouse. Divorce and Family Law can be messy, stressful and emotional for involved…
The advancement of technology has had a major impact on Personal Injury cases. Cell phones and social media can play a major role in how Personal Injury cases are negotiated or litigated by insurance companies and attorneys. For all of their benefits, we can sometimes be so attached to our phones and social media accounts that they become…
With rising home prices and fears of a housing market crash, homeownership in the United States is down. More people than ever now choose to lease apartments, houses, and condo. But what happens if you terminate a lease early? Most leases are for a duration of eight to twelve months and include a termination clause. This clause…
Many plaintiffs in foreclosure cases file Motions for Summary Judgment in nearly every matter. This means that it is extremely important for our foreclosure clients to understand what a Motion for Summary Judgment is, and the consequences that can come from it. Essentially, a Motion for Summary Judgment is a mini-trial, and it is a way…
Slip (or trip) and falls are grouped into the class of Personal Injury cases that revolve around Premises Liability. This occurs when a person loses their footing and is injured on someone else’s property. Personal injury law is largely based on the concept of negligence. In most premises liability cases, Florida law places the burden of…
It goes without saying that in the workplace, employees have certain rights that an employer must not violate. These rights begin during the interview process and extend through termination. Here are some key employee rights in the workplace here in Florida and across the United States. No Discrimination or Harassment Employers cannot discriminate against employees. That…
Personal Injury law is largely based on the concept of negligence. This is commonly used to obtain compensation for injured plaintiffs. Negligence (n.) – failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the circumstances, or taking action which such a reasonable person would not. One of the most…