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Can Parents Be Liable if Their Teen Driver Causes a Crash?
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Many teens gain a sense of freedom and independence when they get their driver’s license. However, this new freedom comes with its own inherent risks. Teen drivers are generally the least experienced and often more distracted than other drivers on the road, increasing the chances of being in a crash. Parents have a right to […]
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What is Considered a Reasonable Person in a Negligence Case?
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The reasonable person standard is often applied in a personal injury case to assess whether negligence caused or contributed to an accident and resulted in injuries and damages. Our lawyers at Gordon & Partners have helped many injury victims prove fault and establish negligence in cases since 1993. To see if the reasonable person standard […]
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Can Florida Distracted Driving Laws Help My Claim Against an Inattentive Driver?
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Inattentive drivers continue to cause car crashes and serious injuries to others sharing the roadways. Distracted driving is responsible for almost 50,000 crashes a year in the state of Florida. To help reduce the risk of distracted driving accidents – particularly those caused by texting while behind the wheel – The Florida Department of Highway […]
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Legal Options Available for Florida Red Light Accident Victims
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All Florida drivers are legally obligated to stop at a red light. However, many drivers choose to disobey this traffic law and speed through. This act can result in serious accidents and injuries for other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists. Red light accidents happen frequently but are preventable. If you have been hurt by a […]
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What Medical Expenses Are Considered Reasonable and Necessary to an Insurer?
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If you have been injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may be eligible to recover multiple types of damages – including medical expenses. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, so you will need to go through your own insurer for payment of any reasonable and necessary medical expenses. But how can you […]
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Who May Be at Fault in an Accident Due to a Medical Emergency?
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If a driver runs a red light and rear-ends another vehicle, determining fault is pretty straightforward. However, not every accident is caused by negligence. If a driver has a medical emergency, such as a stroke, seizure or heart attack and loses consciousness, liability in these cases may not be clear-cut. Can the at-fault driver be […]
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Recovering Compensation for Injuries Caused by Wrong-Way Accidents
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Car accidents involving a driver traveling the wrong way on a road can result in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. These accidents often happen when driving at a high rate of speed on highways or in congested areas. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a wrong-way crash, you may be […]
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Seeking Compensation in a Crash with an Unlicensed Driver
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Car accidents are stressful, under any circumstance. From medical bills to car repairs and lost wages, these damages can add up. And if the other driver does not have a valid license, the stress can be more intense. If you have been in a crash with an unlicensed driver, you may be asking yourself: Who […]
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Liability for Accidents Involving Vehicles Parked On The Shoulder
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When an emergency happens behind the wheel, drivers may have to pull over on the side of the road. Law enforcement, first responders and tow truck drivers are often seen rendering aid to a stopped or disabled vehicle. However, when drivers passing by are careless, this can put anyone walking, standing or sitting inside of […]
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What May Not Be Covered by My Car Insurance Policy?
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Car insurance offers protection in the event of an accident, but it may not cover everything. That is why it is important to know your coverage limits to avoid being personally liable for damages. While every insurance company is different, there are some common car insurance exclusions to be familiar with. If you or someone […]
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Verdicts & Settlements
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 63-year-old man survived by his widow.
Verdict against cigarette manufacturer for family of local lawyer who died of lung cancer.
Verdict against tobacco manufacturer for family of man who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking.
Verdict for widow of man who died of lung cancer as a result of addiction to smoking.
Gordon and Partners, along with co-counsel, recently represented the family of a smoker who passed away when she was 60 years old from lung cancer caused from her long time addiction to smoking cigarettes since she was a young girl. The case was tried in Lowell, Massachusetts and resulted in a verdict of 17 million dollars on May 31, 2019.
Recovery for man and family for injuries caused by a defective auto part.
Verdict for a smoker who contracted cancer of the jaw.
A Pinellas County jury verdict for the estate of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 42.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 68-year-old man from lung cancer from smoking cigarettes manufactured by RJR and Philip Morris.
Negligent supervision at Assisted Living Facility resulting in death.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 97-year-old woman at an ALF.
Recovery for man who suffered brain injury and paralysis after collision with Blood Mobile.
Jury verdict in drowning death of autistic boy at a construction site.
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Robert E. Gordon
Robert E. Gordon is a personal injury attorney and founding member of the law Offices of Gordon & Partners. He is a strong advocate in fighting for the injured.
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