Punitive damages are available in many types of personal injury claims. These damages are intended as punishment for the offenders and also discouragement from committing this type of offense in the future. The damages are typically awarded in extreme cases where it has been determined that the defendant with disregard for the plaintiff’s safety. There […]
Why Laws Are Different State to State If we all live in the same country, the United States of America, why do laws differ from state to state? It can be confusing. There are actually two different sets of laws; federal laws and state laws. Federal laws are generally for the entire country. They are […]
On Saturday, January 30th, The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) held their annual Block Kids Contest at Quest Elementary School. It was a fun event and enjoyed by all. The contest judges breakfast was sponsored by the law firm of Widerman Malek, PL. The competition is a free national event hosted by the local […]
Oh, the terms you see and hear when dealing with the legal system. There’s “Juris prudence” or “pro se” and let’s not forget “ex parte”. The legal system does seem to have its own language. A word that is commonly used is “tort”. Some terms or words can be figured out by looking at the […]
Today’s world has become a world of people seeking to be rich and people also seeking to never have responsibility for their actions. This combination has led to some of the most ridiculous lawsuits ever filed. For those of us who are a bit more responsible, these lawsuits at least offer some entertainment value. Have […]
I don’t know what you think but, to me, there seems to be more and more sinkholes in the U.S.A. recently. Just within the last few days, there was a sinkhole reported in Ocala, Florida. As a matter of fact, Florida seems to have an overabundance of sinkholes. Perhaps the “Sinkhole State” should replace “Sunshine […]
You probably think being a celebrity is a great thing. They are rich, travel first class, have people doting on them and are adored by their fans. All this may be true, but there is a down side to being a celebrity; being the target of a lawsuit. Any time you are in the public […]
The law firm of Widerman Malek, PL is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a top 3 finalist for a 2016 Children’s Hero of the Year Award presented by Eckerd. This award recognizes those unsung heroes that have dedicated their time, talent and treasure to the youth of Brevard County. The finalist […]
