Motorists and Bicyclists Must Adhere to Same Traffic Laws to Ensure Safety
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Motorists and Bicyclists Must Adhere to Same Traffic Laws to Ensure Safety

As most bicyclists in the Sunshine State already know, Florida consistently ranks as one of the deadliest states in the country for bicyclists. According to 2022 data from the Florida Department of Highway and Motor Vehicle Safety, there were 213 fatalities in bicycle crashes in Florida and 6,738 accidents in which a bicyclist suffered injuries….

What If an Uninsured Motorist Hits Me?
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What If an Uninsured Motorist Hits Me?

You are driving on I-95 when you are rear-ended by another driver who is required under Florida law anytime a motor vehicle accident results in either property damage or personal injuries or death to pull his car to the side of the road. You also pull your car safely to the side of the road…

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,…