Riding a bicycle is fun and a great form of exercise and transportation, but it can be dangerous, too, with over 300,000 bicyclists in emergency rooms across the country in 2018 alone. For a bicycle rider, an accident can cause significant injuries and even death. Following an accident, it can be hard to figure out …
What to Expect During a PI Claim That Goes to Court
You should expect months, or even years, of gathering evidence and trying to persuade the judge that this evidence should or should not be used in the trial, and your case will most likely settle before it reaches the trial stage. Some people who contact personal injury lawyers after suffering financial hardship due to an …
Get to Know the Slip and Fall Laws in Florida
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 …
