15
Sep
The Holidays: One of the Most Dangerous Times of Year for Driving in Florida
Although accidents happen throughout the year on Florida’s roadways, the holiday months are a particularly dangerous time for motorists, as many snowbirds and tourists are in town during this part of the year to enjoy the balmier weather in Florida. In addition, more drivers are...
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15
Sep
Cruise Ship Injuries: Do I have a Case?
Cruises can often be an enjoyable experience for family vacations or other special events. Although most cruise line guests enjoy themselves and have pictures and memories of their cruise that will last the rest of their lives, some cruise passengers are not so fortunate. Some pa...
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15
Sep
Medical Expenses from an Accident: How They Can Reduce Your Personal Injury Recovery and What Your Attorney Can Do About It
An issue that many personal injury claimants are unaware of prior to a favorable conclusion of their personal injury claim through a settlement or a jury verdict are the effects that medical liens can have on the proceeds your personal injury settlement. In the fine print of most...
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15
Sep
How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney: Why a Team is Important
When selecting a personal injury attorney, one of the factors that is important to consider is not only the experience of the particular attorney who will be handling your claim, but also the law firm behind that attorney. Many times during the course of a case, issues may come u...
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15
Sep
Snapchat and other apps are distracting on Florida roadways.
As most any driver on Florida’s roadways can tell you, technology is becoming an increasing impediment to motorist safety. Even as today’s cars come equipped with modern safety equipment like rear view cameras and more sophisticated braking technology than cars thirty years ago...
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15
Sep
Is Premises Liability the Same as a Slip and Fall?
If you have suffered injuries as a result of a property owner’s failure to take reasonable steps to protect persons entering or using the property upon which you were injured from harm, then you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner. Although many people...
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15
Sep
Have You Been Affected by Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Like everyone, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers do make mistakes. Their mistakes, however, carry with them the possibility of serious injuries or even death to their patients. Clients come to us asking whether medical malpractice played a role in injuries they sust...
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15
Sep
The Ins and Outs of a Slip and fall accident in Florida
You may have heard the term slip and fall but never understood exactly what it was referring to. A slip and fall incident is one in which someone loses his or her footing, falls and is injured on premises or property that is owned or operated by a third party. Slip and fall incid...
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15
Sep
Who pays your medical expenses if you are in a car accident in Florida?
An issue our clients often ask us is who pays their medical expenses in the event they are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Florida. You may recall from an earlier posting that under Florida law, drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protect...
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15
Sep
Time Limitations on Lawsuits
Many clients and potential clients will ask in a first meeting if there is any particular time limitation for bringing a lawsuit related to a motor vehicle accident. This is an excellent question and one that we always discuss with potential clients to ensure that no deadlines ar...
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15
Sep
Driverless Cars and the Future of Lawsuits Involving Accidents
The future of America’s roads and, specifically, who will be driving the cars on those roads is an issue very much in a state of flux. Numerous technology companies, including Uber, Apple, Google and even some of the mainstream automobile manufacturers are locked in a struggle to...
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15
Sep
What Does Florida’s No Fault Auto Insurance Really Mean?
Florida is a “No-Fault” insurance state as it relates to automobile liability insurance. This is an often misunderstood topic. Drivers who may have caused an automobile accident in Florida and had a claim brought against them sometimes wonder how those claims were allowed if Flor...
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