Slip and fall accidents in Florida fall under the umbrella of personal injury cases. This type of personal injury case typically involves an individual slipping or tripping on another person or a company’s property. Slip and fall cases hold the other person or company liable for the negligence that led to the incident and resulted …
What You Should Know About Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Under Florida law, if you’ve lost a loved one because of negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Filing this kind of lawsuit can help your family recover from the financial injuries that you have suffered and provide an important sense of justice and …
What Do I Need To Prove a Slip and Fall Case in Florida?
Slipping and falling down is a fact of life. The wisdom goes that it matters what you do once you get back up. However, what should you do if that stumble leads to severe injuries? And how do you know who is responsible for your fall? Slip and fall accidents can end up causing serious …
Legal Defenses in Florida Slip and Fall Injury Claims
If you’ve suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to receive compensation if a dangerous condition on the property caused the fall. However, no matter how airtight you think your case is, the insurance company will do everything in its power to avoid giving you what you …
PIP and Palliative Care – What Every Medical Provider Should Know
Florida has long enjoyed its motor vehicle no-fault legislation intended to cover injured drivers after an accident, without first determining fault. This law, adopted by the state in 1979, requires that drivers within the state purchase personal injury protection coverage, otherwise known as PIP. In the event of an auto accident that results in bodily …
Medical Services Covered by PIP in Florida
Florida is one of 12 no-fault auto insurance states in the nation. The law mandates that motorists carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage instead of having liability insurance. When a person is injured in a car accident, regardless of who may be at fault, they are entitled to receive up to …
Liability in Florida Boating Accidents
With thousands of miles of coastline to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Floridians love boating. There’s nothing more relaxing than getting out on the water, kicking back with friends, and reeling in the day’s big catch. Unfortunately, Florida boating accidents put a damper on this popular recreational activity. In 2019, Florida led the nation in …
Common Boating Accidents in Florida: Tourism Industry Facts
For most people, a Florida vacation means one thing: a chance to be on or near the water. Whether you prefer pontooning around a lake or a deep-sea fishing trip, boating and Florida go hand in hand. Florida’s watercraft owners often tap into the tourism industry as a source of supplemental income. But as with …
Senate Bill 72 Makes it Through First Round in the ‘Saltshaker Debate’
COVID-19 downfalls have been no stranger to small businesses across the state of Florida. Yesterday, in attempt to protect businesses from yet another hit from COVID-19, Senate Bill 72 was put to a vote and made it through the first round. If passed, SB 72 would protect small businesses from being sued by defendants in …
Another Tort Case on Coronavirus Mistreatment of a Corpse
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for families. Sadly, these sometimes continue after a person has passed away from the disease. Losing a loved one is never easy. Tragically, it is something too many families have faced during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has made things even more difficult for loved ones left behind. Not …
