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How Most Daycare Injuries Happen in Florida: Lack of Supervision
When parents ask how daycare injuries typically happen, the answer is often straightforward: lack of supervision.
In many of the day...
EDR Data in a Florida Car Accident Case: Why Your Vehicle’s “Black Box” Can Make or Break the Case
In a serious car accident case, evidence matters. Photographs, crash reports, 911 recordings, body camera footage, traffic camera video...
Can a Property Owner Be Responsible for a Dog Bite in Florida?
If there is a dog in your neighborhood that lunges at people every time they walk by, growls, or attempts to attack, you may assume tha...
Daycare Left a One-Year-Old Alone in a Van for Two Hours: Is That Negligence?
Recently, I received a call from a Florida parent describing a situation that no parent should ever have to imagine. A daycare took a g...
If a Child Falls Off Playground Equipment at Daycare and Breaks a Bone, Is There a Case?
A young child climbs onto playground equipment at daycare, falls, and breaks his leg. For any parent, that phone call is alarming. Brok...
If a Child Falls Off Playground Equipment at Daycare and Breaks a Bone, Is There a Case?
A young child climbs onto playground equipment at daycare. He falls. He breaks his leg. Broken bone injuries are among the most common ...
If One Child Bites Another at Daycare, Is the Daycare Responsible?
Biting incidents are common in daycare settings, especially among toddlers. Many parents are surprised the first time their child comes...
Trust Your Instincts: What to Do If Something Feels Off at Your Child’s Daycare in Florida
Choosing a daycare requires trust. When it comes to your child's daycare, you are leaving your child in someone else’s care for hours a...
3 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Daycare in Florida
Choosing a daycare is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. You are trusting someone else with your child’s safety, su...
How Filing a Lawsuit Turned a $2362 Offer Into a Policy Limits Tender
We were recently referred a car accident case involving a pedestrian who was hit by a truck. The at-fault driver carried a $10,000 bodi...
Florida Dog Bite Cases: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Dog bite cases are often some of the saddest cases we handle. Many of these incidents involve children.
Others involve neighbors, de...
Let’s Talk Depositions: Why Words Like “Always” and “Never” Can Hurt Your Case
Depositions are one of the most important stages of a personal injury case. Yet they are also one of the most misunderstood.
A depos...
Can a Daycare Be Liable for One Child Hurting Another?
One of the most common questions parents ask after a daycare incident is: Can the daycare be held responsible if one child hurts anothe...
Surveillance Footage in Daycare Injury Cases: Why It Matters So Much
One of the most critical pieces of evidence in a daycare or childcare injury case is surveillance footage.
When young children get h...
The Most Common Injuries at Daycares — And When It’s More Than “Kids Being Kids”
When it comes to daycare injuries, one of the most important distinctions parents need to understand is this: there is a big difference...
Choosing a Daycare? Ask These Questions First
Taking your child to a new daycare can feel overwhelming. For many parents, it is the first time they are leaving their child in someon...
Sexual Assault Cases: Understanding Your Criminal and Civil Options
Representing survivors of sexual assault is some of the most serious and meaningful work we do. These cases are deeply personal.
The...
What Should You Take Pictures of After a Car Accident?
We get calls from clients all the time while they are still at the scene of a crash. One of the most common questions is: “What exactly...
Should You Call the Police After a Car Accident? The Answer Is Always Yes
One of the most common questions we hear is: Should I call the police after a crash? Our answer is simple and consistent: yes, always. ...
Slip and Fall Injuries at Daycare: When Is the Facility Responsible?
Children are constantly moving. They are learning how to walk, run, climb, and balance. Because of that, minor falls are a normal part ...
Bitten by a Dog at an Apartment Complex? When Is the Property Owner Responsible?
If you are bitten by a dog at an apartment complex, the first claim is usually against the dog owner. In Florida, dog owners are genera...
What Happens If a Daycare Hires Someone With a Criminal Record?
Daycares, schools, camps, and other childcare facilities have one primary responsibility: keep children safe.
Because of that respon...
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case: Why Silence Is Usually Best
Social media has a lot of pros in everyday life. It helps us stay connected, share milestones, and document memories. But when it comes...
The Truth About “Full Coverage” Auto Insurance in Florida
There is a very common misconception about auto insurance here in Florida. When we ask people what kind of coverage they carry, the ans...
Case Study: How We Turned a Denied Claim Into a $50,000 Settlement
At Cohen Injury Law, we know that not every personal injury case is straightforward, and not every lawyer gives each case the attention...
What Are Your Legal Options After an Accident in Florida?
If you've recently been in an accident in Florida—whether it was a car crash, slip and fall, or another personal injury incident—you're...
Truck Accident Claims in Florida: What Victims Need to Know
Trucking accidents are among the most devastating crashes on Florida roads. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, these coll...
Why Choose Cohen Injury Law? Our Mission, Values & Commitment to Injury Victims
If you've been injured in an accident, choosing the right personal injury attorney can make all the difference. At Cohen Injury Law, we...
How Personal Injury Settlements Work in Florida
What Accident Victims Need to Know About the Settlement Process
When you're injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence,...
What You Need to Know About Car Accidents in Florida
Car accidents happen in a split second — but their effects can last for months or even years. Florida’s roadways are among the busiest ...