15
Sep
Negligence: How do Juries Apportion Fault?
An often-misunderstood concept in Florida personal injury law is what occurs when both parties to a motor vehicle accident or other scenario in which someone suffered personal injuries are guilty of negligence but to different degrees. For example, assume that another driver rear...
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15
Sep
Florida PIP: Can I Still Seek Damages from the Negligent Driver?
If you are involved in a Florida motor vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, then you may be surprised to know that not only does the insurance policy of the other driver come into play, but that your own Florida PIP (personal injury protection) benefits also come...
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15
Sep
Will My Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit Be Hurt by an Earlier One?
Clients or potential clients come to us to pursue compensation through Florida’s courts for injuries they have suffered because of someone else’s negligence. However, some come to us concerned because they may have a lawsuit in their past that they are worried the other side may...
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15
Sep
Receiving Medical Treatment Under a Letter of Protection
After an accident, people who are uninsured often have little choice when it comes to paying for the health care needed for injuries they suffered. The responsible party and/or that party’s insurer rarely steps forward to pay for the treatment until a suit has been filed and some...
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15
Sep
Liability Can Be Elusive in a Florida Trucking Accident
Imagine you are injured in Florida trucking accident with a tractor-trailer carrying a heavy load. Miraculously, you are not killed when the driver of the 18-wheeler plows into your car while changing lanes on I-95. Like they often are, the driver appears tired and not altogether...
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15
Sep
Do I Always Have the Right of Way under Florida Pedestrian Law?
It is a common misnomer that the pedestrian is always in the right in every interaction with a motor vehicle in the Sunshine State. Many people are told from the time they are children that pedestrians always have the right of way. However, the situation is a bit more complex tha...
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15
Sep
Florida Motorcycle Accidents: Am I Penalized for Vehicle Selection?
Motorcycles are a very common mode of transportation in Florida. Some people use them as their everyday form of transportation, whereas others utilize them recreationally to ride with friends or other motorcycle enthusiasts on the weekend. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are often i...
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15
Sep
Florida Dog Attacks: Does Signage Relieve Liability?
Your neighbor has a dog that always barks when you walk past her fenced-in yard; she has a big “Beware of Dog” sign on the fence. The dog goes crazy every time you and your kids walk anywhere in the vicinity of her house, even if it is across the street, and this scares not only...
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15
Sep
When The Other Driver Lies in a Motor Vehicle Accident
After a long day at work, you are headed home on I-95, about to exit when another driver comes out of nowhere. Attempting to force his way over because he apparently was about to miss his exit, he cuts you off, forcing you off the road and onto the shoulder, causing both property...
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15
Sep
When Is The Right Time To Settle My Florida Personal Injury Claim?
Many people ask our experienced personal injury attorneys when the right time is to settle a Florida personal injury claim. Unfortunately, there is no right answer for every client’s situation when it comes to this question. Each Florida personal injury claim is different and eac...
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15
Sep
When the Defense Blames the Victim
Imagine you are a pedestrian crossing a busy intersection against the light because you are in a hurry and have somewhere to be. Despite the fact that you looked both ways before crossing, a car comes speeding out of nowhere and hits you, causing you serious injuries. Your attorn...
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15
Sep
Why Retain a Personal Injury Attorney?
You were stopped at a red light when another driver slammed into the back of you, totaling your car and causing you serious back injuries in the process. You obtain the other driver’s insurance information at the scene of the accident before going to the hospital for treatment. O...
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