Boating Personal Injury
Florida has more boating accidents than any other state, and this is not surprising. After all, it is surrounded by water on three sides and is well-known for recreational water activities. Still, if you are boating on Florida waters, it is important to understand the risk of personal injury while out on the water. For […]
Is Your Florida Dash Cam Legal?
If you recently purchased a dash cam, you’re probably experiencing relief. Someone else can essentially witness what you saw during the event of an accident. Congratulations! Dash cams have contributed to justice since the 1980s when law enforcement began using them. Since then, technology has advanced drastically. There are many features to dash cams that […]
Intent vs. Negligence
Personal injury lawsuits deal in tort law. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a tort is, “a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction.” Tort law establishes liability for injuries, and the courts will hold people liable for acts committed intentionally […]
Can I sue for pain and suffering in the State of Florida?
If you suffer an injury, there are clear financial consequences in the form of medical bills and loss of income. An attorney can help evaluate these losses, but they are most likely not your only loss. You also suffered pain and emotional distress from the event. The agony of the injury combined with the challenge […]
Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Rule Makes Your Policy Pay No Matter What Happened
When you get into an auto accident that isn’t your fault, you don’t expect to pay. The person at-fault will pay via their insurance policy. You don’t have to worry about deductibles or premium increases because it wasn’t your fault. This is true in Florida as it is in every other state but ONLY when […]
The Consequences of Hit-and-Run Accidents
It is easy to imagine the feeling of wanting to go back in time after an accident. You’d make a different choice to prevent the disaster. However, running away from an accident is not the same thing. Running away is immoral and puts people at risk for further harm. Many people would never leave the […]
Have you lost your loved one in a wrongful death? Lawsuit information
When you think about the typical lawsuit, the courts usually hold a person liable for the damages incurred by another individual. In the case of a wrongful death suit, the people who incur the damages are those who suffer the loss of the life of an individual at the fault of the defendant. What is […]
Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Lawsuit Recommendations
If you are a motorcyclist, then you know there is no greater feeling than driving the open road on your bike on a beautiful day. Experience has sharpened your riding skills. You’ve probably had a few close calls caused by other drivers or yourself. But you don’t get out on your bike because it is […]
Good Samaritan Law: First on the Scene
You have two options when you come across an accident: stay or go. If you stay, you could be an immense help to someone who is injured or trapped. It could also put you in danger. If you go, you may suffer a strained neck from trying to observe the accident, but that will be […]
Drunk Driving Accidents in Florida
Drunk driving accidents are an unfortunate reality in all 50 states, unfortunately especially in Florida. Florida ranks second in its number of fatal drunk driving accidents with 839 in 2017. While that is a very large number, the number of overall drunk driving accidents that year totaled 5,125. These accidents result in major hardships including […]
