Category Archives: Personal Injury
Suing An Uninsured Motorist
It is against the law to drive without the required amount of auto insurance in Florida – namely, $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage – but it is much more common than one might think. Because so many people drive without insurance, the possibility of being… Read More »
What Type Of Visitor Are You?
When you are injured due to the recklessness or negligence of a business owner or landowner, and decide to bring suit to try and recover for your injuries, you would bring that suit under a legal theory called premises liability. In Florida premises liability law, the criteria you have to show in order to… Read More »
Summer In Florida Can Be Dangerous
There is so much to do in the Sunshine State during summertime that it might be understandable that accidents happen. From the beach, to the boardwalk, to the bike path, summer fun can unfortunately end in tragedy, which can be extra painful if it happens due to the negligence of another person. It is… Read More »
Changes In Court May Make Your Case Harder To Win
In late June, the Florida Supreme Court made a significant change to the Florida Evidence Code, which is the law that governs which types of evidence are admissible at trial or not. The testimony of expert witnesses counts as ‘evidence’ in many types of trials, particularly personal injury cases like car accidents and medical… Read More »
What Is Loss of Consortium?
If you and your family are unfortunate enough to experience an accident or the loss of a loved one, it is common knowledge that you may be able to try and bring suit to seek compensation. However, the issue of what you are permitted to seek compensation for can be confusing, depending on the… Read More »
Are Damage Caps Coming Back?
Historically, many states have placed a cap – an artificial limit – on the amount of intangible damages that an injured plaintiff can collect from a defendant in certain types of personal injury cases. Florida was formerly one of those states, having a cap on intangible (also called non-economic) damages in medical malpractice cases…. Read More »
How To Avoid Drowning Accidents This Florida Summer
Swimming is one of the most common and beloved activities for a Florida summer, but it is not without its dangers, especially for young children. Whether in a swimming pool, at a beach, or off a boat, drowning can and does happen very quickly, and if a drowning accident happens due to the negligence… Read More »
Florida Recreational Use Laws
When a property owner opens their land to public use, they would normally be held liable to every person who is injured on that land. However, Florida and many other states have what are called recreational land statutes, which provide somewhat more protection for landowners in this position. If you are injured on land… Read More »
How To Have A Safe Independence Day
Each year, countless Floridians are injured on and around Independence Day, July 4. While the holiday is known for great fireworks displays and parties, there are steps you can take to ensure that you can still enjoy yourself without putting you or your loved ones in danger. In addition, if you are injured due… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s No-Fault Law
Florida is one of a minority of states that have a “no-fault” system in place for auto insurance. There are a lot of misconceptions about this, not least of all that a no-fault system means that no one can be held responsible for an auto accident. In reality, it is very possible to hold… Read More »
