- Divorce
- Wrongful DeathPremises liability claims can include slip and fall accidents, construction-related injuries, wrongful death accidents, negligent security, or violent crime injury. Some typical examples of premises liability claims include...
- Traffic ViolationsLiving in Florida we are used to seeing 18-wheelers on the highway. On I-10, I-75, and I-95 there is a constant flow of trucks. Every year there are over 32,000 accidents involving truck drivers in Florida. As a former driver and member of the Teamsters Union, Tracy understands the life-altering effects a semi-truck collision has on a victim. Truck accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. Due to the size and weight of trucks, collisions are typically much worse than a normal car accident. These accidents can occur due to a wide range of causes including weather, construction, fatigue, inexperience, load shifts, poor maintenance, speeding, etc. All of these factors can contribute to a catastrophic collision causing serious injury, and even death.
- Theft
- EmbezzlementBusinesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive and protect their interests. However, they often face legal challenges such as lease or contract disputes, intellectual property matters, unfair business practices, fraud, business divorces, theft, embezzlement, disgruntled employees, or unpaid debts to name a few. While some matters may be resolved outside a courtroom, litigation is sometimes the only means to remedy a difficult business dispute. If your business is involved in a legal dispute, you need a knowledgeable and experienced business litigation attorney on your side.
- Business DisputesAll businesses rely on profit to survive and business disputes are never a source for profit. Such disputes demand and deserve a quick resolution. Our goal is to always minimize any loss to your business and resolve the matter quickly and efficiently. Many business losses can be litigated on a contingency basis wherein you pay nothing if you don't recover.
- Intellectual Property
- Premises LiabilityIn Florida, property owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for anyone invited upon their property. This duty applies to business owners, shopping centers, airports, schools, restaurants, night clubs, entertainment venues, homeowners, public areas, apartments, condominiums, office buildings, and parking lots. Some businesses or venues are actually required to provide security. For nearly 20 years, Tracy represented hotel owners and apartment complexes through their insurance companies so we are well versed in these type of claims. If you or a loved one were hurt or the victim of a crime on a business property you need an experienced premises liability attorney in Northeast Florida.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesOur law firm represents many well-known clients, including the largest commercial real estate developer in NE Florida. Now, we want to help you. Our lead attorney, Tracy Considine, has the knowledge and skills to represent you in serious injury or death cases, landlord-tenant lease disputes, car accident lawsuits, and more.
- Property DamageAlthough motorcyclists are not legally required to purchase insurance in Florida, it is highly recommended they do so. Motorcyclists must be “financially responsible” and if at-fault for a collision, they are liable for any property damage or injuries caused including injury to passengers on the motorcycle. Failure to have insurance may result in the suspension of one’s driver license, civil fines, revocation of motor vehicle registrations, or mandatory purchase of insurance for three (3) years.
- Personal InjuryWhen you are facing legal issues, seek the help of a team that provides the guidance you need to complete the process. At the Considine Law Firm in Jacksonville, FL, we can help clients with their commercial litigation and personal injury cases. We have more than 35 years of experience in the legal field, and we represent individuals and businesses statewide.
- Medical MalpracticeEvery year in the United States thousands of people die as a result of medical errors. A recent Harvard hospital study showed that more than 1 million people each year suffer injuries due to medical staff (doctors, nurses, technicians, anesthesiologists, etc.) neglect and medical device issues. But, medical malpractice is not isolated to just hospitals as nursing homes, doctor’s offices, urgent care clinics, and rehabilitation facilities all contribute to medical errors that result in injury or death.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesUnder Florida law, landowners are required to keep or maintain their property in a “reasonably safe condition.” It is up to a jury to decide exactly what is, or what is not, reasonable. However, in making this decision it’s important to note not everyone is owed the same standard of care, and the concomitant degree of care owed depends on your legal “status” or purpose in visiting the subject property. Also, a visitor’s status can change during the visit particularly when one enters a “restricted” area. In general, Florida recognizes three (3) different legal statuses for property visitors: (1) Invitee, (2) Licensee, and (3) Trespasser. The nuances of one’s status can affect your ability to bring a claim and the hiring of an experienced firm such as ours can help determine a positive outcome. Let’s look briefly at these three (3) different statuses...