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Florida Court Allows Drivers to Rebut Presumption of Fault in Rear-End Crashes

Florida’s high court has ruled that drivers that cause an automobile accident by striking another car from behind can still sue the other driver for damages depending on the circumstances of the accident and the other driver’s actions. The Florida …

Hawaii Supreme Court Rules ‘Known or Obvious Danger’ Defense Not Viable

The Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled the “known or obvious danger” defense is no longer viable under state law as a complete bar to an injured plaintiff’s premises liability claim. Michele R. Steigman sought to recover damages after suffering a …