Legal Live with Farah & Farah

Farah & Farah

Established in 1979, Farah & Farah is a personal injury law firm with offices all throughout Florida and Georgia. Eddie and Chuck have been doing Legal Live for more than 20 years. Listen to Legal Live to learn more about trending legal topics, what's going on in your local community and tips for what to do if you think you need a lawyer. Here for you, here for good!

  1. Sep 3

    Insurance Policy Voids, Dog Bite Claims, And Construction Accident Liability

    Can an insurance company void your policy over an unrelated application error and what happens when a dog owner knows their pet is dangerous but fails to act?  In this episode of Legal Live, Florida personal injury attorneys Eddie Farah and Chuck Farah discuss insurance policy pitfalls, dog bite claims, and why accepting a quick settlement check may cost you more than you think. They discuss: How insurance companies use reservation of rights and application errors to void policies - including a real case where an unrelated application answer led to a denied claim when it had nothing to do with the actual accident.Dog bites and dog attacks, how homeowners insurance typically covers these claims, and why victims are increasingly pursuing punitive damages when dog owners knew their pet was aggressive and failed to take action - damages that homeowners insurance typically does not coverA construction accident case in South Florida where the insurance company issued a lowball settlement check and falsely claimed the worker was fired before the accident occurred and how an attorney was able to prove otherwise and recover more for the victimA Florida court ruling involving a fertilizer company polluting Tampa Bay waters and why fishermen who lost income were unable to recover damages due to the absence of a legal duty of careIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  2. Aug 7

    Attractive Nuisances, Trespasser Liability, And Adverse Possession

    When can a property owner be held responsible for injuries to trespassers, and can someone eventually claim ownership of property they've been using? On this episode of Legal Live, Justin is joined by Florida personal injury attorneys Eddie and Chuck Farah to discuss property owner liability, trespassing, attractive nuisances, and property rights in Florida.  They discuss: Florida's attractive nuisance doctrine and when property owners may be responsible for injuries to trespassing children, including hazards such as swimming pools and other conditions that may attract children onto a property.Property owner responsibilities involving retention ponds, trees, swings, and other conditions on private property, as well as liability when allowing people to use property for recreational purposes without charging a fee.Adverse possession and when someone who continuously occupies or uses another person's property may attempt to claim ownership. Plus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: A utility company's attempt to estimate and charge for previous water usage after discovering a faulty meter sensor.Whether a homeowner without homeowners insurance can be held responsible if someone is injured on their property or nearby sidewalk.Squatters, adverse possession, and whether someone can claim ownership of only the portion of property they occupy.Evicting someone who was originally allowed to live in a home, when the situation becomes a civil matter rather than criminal trespassing, and when a court order may be necessary before law enforcement can intervene.  If you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  3. Jul 31

    Premises Liability, Property Owner Responsibilities, And Liability Waivers

    Can you be held liable if someone is injured on your property, and do liability waivers really protect you from lawsuits? On this episode of Legal Live, Justin is joined by Florida premises liability attorney Ross Evans to discuss property owner responsibilities, liability waivers, and what both businesses and individuals should know about protecting themselves from legal claims. They discuss: The basics of premises liability, common misconceptions, and why property owners in Florida are not automatically responsible for every injury that occurs on their property.Property owners' duties to invitees, licensees, and trespassers, including when warnings may be insufficient, how dangerous conditions can create liability, and why setting traps for trespassers can lead to legal consequences.Liability waivers for businesses, sporting events, haunted houses, and other activities, including what makes a waiver enforceable, why AI-generated waivers may fall short, and the importance of including appropriate medical and event-specific provisions.What to do after an injury on someone else's property, including documenting the scene, preserving evidence, and gathering information that may be important if a claim is filed.Plus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: Whether homeowners can be held liable for injuries to burglars or trespassers, including situations involving traps or security measures.The legal use of force when detaining a suspected burglar until law enforcement arrives.Liability concerns for property owners operating a gun range and whether warning signs provide adequate legal protection.If you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

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Established in 1979, Farah & Farah is a personal injury law firm with offices all throughout Florida and Georgia. Eddie and Chuck have been doing Legal Live for more than 20 years. Listen to Legal Live to learn more about trending legal topics, what's going on in your local community and tips for what to do if you think you need a lawyer. Here for you, here for good!