Blog - The Troutman Law Firm

January 14

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Products Liability
Date: January 14, 2009
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If You Suspect a Defect in a Product, Contact an Attorney

This firm has successfully handled many products liability cases. Some involve collapsing televisions, pool safety, automobile defects and motorcycle helmets, brakes, axles, and other parts. Sometimes the helmet that is worn by the motorcycle driver does not work as it is intended. It can crack, fal...

January 08

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Motorcycle Accidents
Date: January 8, 2009
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Carry Stacked Uninsured Motorist Coverage in the Event of a Motorcycle Accident

Over the holidays, the Orlando Sentinel reported many motorcycle accidents, some involving fatalities. Some of the drivers were wearing their helmets and others were not. The Law Offices of Richard R. Troutman was contacted by several families and victims of motorcycle accidents. It is particularly ...

January 06

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Products Liability
Date: January 6, 2009
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Contact an Attorney in Cases of Products Liability/Recalled Products

There are many negligence cases that are in the category of “products liability.” Many people remember in around the year 2000 when the Ford Explorer was rolling over and people were being killed and seriously injured. Much of the damages caused by this were related to the tires. In these cases,...

December 31

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: December 31, 2008
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Bad Faith Damages a Possible Result for Failure to Pay Policy Limits

Many times the insurance coverage on the car that was at-fault is inadequate to even pay your medical bills. If the insurance company does not offer their policy limits on a timely basis, they may be in what we call, “bad faith.” The law of bad faith can be confusing. Courts and the parties appe...

December 30

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Liens
Date: December 30, 2008
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Medical and Hospital Liens Are Frequently Placed on a Personal Injury Settlement

If you decide to negotiate your own settlement with the insurance company, there are many risks. The adjuster may make what seems to you to be a good offer, but you need to be careful about medical liens. This is particularly true in motorcycle cases where there is frequently no medical payment cove...

December 29

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Case Research
Date: December 29, 2008
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Appellate Court Rules on Negligent Mode of Operation

In another case, Etheridge v. Walt Disney World, the Court held that it was improper for the judge to grant a directed verdict, preventing the plaintiff from bringing his case to a jury. In this case, the plaintiff was injured at Walt Disney World when she was crossing the street from a parking lot,...

December 29

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: December 29, 2008
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Releases Signed on Behalf of Minors Held Unenforceable

During the first two weeks of December 2008, the appellate courts in Florida decided two cases that are favorable to plaintiffs and people injured as a result of negligence. The first case was decided by the state Supreme Court and is entitled Kirton v. Fields. In that case, the court determined tha...

November 24

Posted By: kristin.nappi
Posted In: Motorcycle Accidents
Date: November 24, 2008
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Helmet Defense

While there is a sense of freedom and increased pleasure riding a motorcycle without a helmet, there are potential legal consequences. In Florida, along with twenty-seven other states, a helmet is no longer required with proof of health insurance. However, if you are involved in an accident that inv...