What is pure comparative negligence and how is it used in Florida?
Florida is a state that follows the doctrine of comparative negligence (sometimes referred to as comparative fault). When this doctrine is followed in a personal injury case, the compensation awarded to the injured person is based on the amount of fault attributed to the injured as compared to the amount of fault attributed to the defendant. In other words, if a plaintiff was 20% at fault when he or she sustained an injury, damages awarded from the defendant/wrongdoer will be reduced by 20%. What is nursing home neglect? Unfortunately, it is a sad reality that many nursing homes, in order to maximize profits, are understaffed and the staff they employ are not properly investigated. This can result in inadequate care of the elderly. In Florida, there are laws designed to protect our seniors. These laws encourage victims of nursing home abuse or neglect to take legal recourse against such negligent facilities. Some signs of nursing home abuse include: weight loss, bed sores, bruises, dep
