The trial lawyers of Buckner + Miles represent our clients in a range of disciplines. Our trial skills, legal acumen, and relentless determination are the keys to our clients’ success. When you need experienced, vigorous advocates in your corner, Buckner + Miles is the firm to see.
Automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of death and catastrophic injury in the United States. Driver error, negligence, inattention, distraction, and fatigue, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, rank high on the list of causes of these incidents. In addition, car, truck and motorcycle accidents can be... View Article
Read MoreAviation is among the safest forms of travel. However, when accidents do occur, they can be catastrophic. In 2014, 761 people were killed in commercial airline accidents worldwide, according to the Aviation Safety Network. This number includes the loss of both Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine and TransAsia Airways Flight 222 in Taiwan. However,... View Article
Read MoreFlorida is home to thousands of vessels and a major hub for the cruise ship industry. Its role as the “Cruise Capital of the World” makes Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches the forum for a significant number of lawsuits
Read MoreAt Buckner + Miles, we represent individuals and businesses of all sizes in significant commercial litigation. Commercial litigation can devolve into prolonged battles over discovery. Often, years go by with no resolution in sight. We understand that our clients want to resolve these disputes and move on with their businesses and their lives. Our philosophy... View Article
Read MoreGovernment entities are generally immune from suit. However, in 1946, the United States Congress passed the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which allows a limited waiver of the United States’ immunity, permitting claims for personal injury, loss of property or death caused by the negligence of an employee of the federal government. 28 U.S.C. §... View Article
Read MoreInsurance companies promote their products as providing peace of mind when unforeseen events cause financial losses. But when those unforeseen events actually happen, many of those same insurance companies deny coverage. That’s when its time to retain counsel experienced in litigating and arbitrating insurance coverage issues. At Buckner + Miles, we regularly handle coverage matters... View Article
Read MoreCorporate misconduct affects thousands of consumers and small businesses each year. Deceptive and false advertising, misleading marketing, unconscionable pricing, fraud, bad faith behavior and anticompetitive conduct by rogue corporate actors not only hurt customers, but they also harm the marketplace and their competitors who play by the rules. Multidistrict and class action cases address these... View Article
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2011 accidents sent more than 31 million Americans to the emergency room. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/accidental-injury.htm. Causes of these injuries include automobile accidents and rollovers, truck and motorcycle accidents, falls, burns, ATV and boating accidents, accidental poisoning, child abuse and neglect, nursing home negligence, drowning, unsafe workplaces, dangerous products,... View Article
Read MoreThe False Claims Act is a federal law that allows private citizens to report false claims made to the United States government, and to both prosecute those actions and share in any recovery obtained on behalf of the government. In addition, there are numerous state and local false claims act laws, including under Florida law. ... View Article
Read MoreIn recent decades, due to the fraudulent behavior and malfeasance of unscrupulous individuals and corporations, investors have lost billions of dollars from Ponzi schemes, stock frauds, market manipulation, insider trading scandals, and from poor corporate governance, breaches of fiduciary duties, the duty of good faith, fair dealing and loyalty. The trial lawyers at Buckner +... View Article
Read MoreAn accidental death can devastate a family. In addition to the psychological pain and grief, there are often economic consequences of a wrongful death, including lost income and financial security. We realize that no amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one. What it can do is make sure that those... View Article
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