Florida’s Tort Reform Legislation: Changes to Past Medical Care and Expenses Recovery
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Florida’s Tort Reform Legislation: Changes to Past Medical Care and Expenses Recovery

Florida’s latest attempt at tort reform, House Bill 837, was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on March 24, 2023. This tort reform legislation changes the ability of an injured party to recover his or her past medical expenses associated with the treatment they received for injuries from an incident. The changes potentially reduce…

Boating Accidents in Florida Drop in 2022, But Fatalities Rise
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Boating Accidents in Florida Drop in 2022, But Fatalities Rise

According to a report from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC), the number of boating accidents in Florida decreased in 2022 as compared with 2021, but the number of boating fatalities nonetheless still increased. The Sunshine State experienced 735 accidents last year, which was sixteen fewer than in 2021, but there were sixty-five fatalities,…

Statute of Limitations Shortened for Negligence by Florida Legislature
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Statute of Limitations Shortened for Negligence by Florida Legislature

The “Statute of Limitations” refers to a crucial aspect of the recent changes made to Florida law in HB 837, popularly known as “tort reform.” This comprehensive legislative package has been making headlines in Tallahassee over the past few months. One significant alteration brought about by this reform pertains to the statute of limitations for…

Paragliding Adventure Turns Fatal in Charlotte County
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Paragliding Adventure Turns Fatal in Charlotte County

A paragliding adventure ended tragically as a 60-year-old man died in a paragliding accident in rural Charlotte County. According to a report, the man was paragliding with another individual who remained uninjured and promptly called 911 after the incident. The man’s cause of death has not been determined, although police were on the scene for…

Semi-truck accident kills man turning left in Royal Palm Beach
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Semi-truck accident kills man turning left in Royal Palm Beach

A Semi-truck accident kills man turning left earlier this year. A thirty-year old man was killed and another person were injured in a recent early-morning collision involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Royal Palm Beach on a recent early morning. According to Palm Beach Fire Rescue, units responded to several 911 calls of…

Cyclist Killed by Car While Riding in San Francisco
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Cyclist Killed by Car While Riding in San Francisco

A ten-time world champion cyclist, Ethan Boyes, was killed in San Francisco while training in early April. Boyes competed in a type of cycling known as track cycling, which takes place indoors on a banked track. A New York Times report regarding his death reported that he was lawfully in a bike lane on a heavily…