Category Archives: Personal Injury
Dog Bite Cases In Florida
Few people want to think that their family dog would be capable of causing severe injuries to anyone. However, these cases are sadly common, and can cause sadness and suffering for everyone involved. Dog bite cases are handled fairly strictly in Florida, and if you have been the victim of an uncontrolled dog, you… Read More »
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
When a person is injured on the job, they will generally receive workers’ compensation benefits for the duration of time in which they are injured (unless they meet one of a handful of exceptions). Benefits in Florida will stop at one of two points during the recovery process: either when 104 weeks have elapsed,… Read More »
FAQ: Workers’ Compensation In Florida
It is common for the average person to not understand something until it affects them personally, and this is definitely the case with workers’ compensation law. Almost all workers in Florida are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system, with rare exceptions, but when a person gets hurt on the job, it can feel… Read More »
The Statute Of Limitations In Florida Personal Injury Cases
A statute of limitations is a law that establishes the period of time in which a person must file a lawsuit – if they do not, they lose the right to file that suit at all. The reason why these statutes exist is because over time, evidence and memories degrade – too long and… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule
In most Florida industries, a bargain of sorts is concluded between an employer and an employee when that employee accepts a job offer. Unless they qualify for an exception, the employer must provide appropriate workers’ compensation coverage that can pay the employee’s bills in the event of an on-the-job injury. In exchange, the employee… Read More »
Details To Know Before Filing A Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have never been involved in a lawsuit before, your first time dealing with the legal process can feel incredibly intimidating. The legal theory of personal injury covers any event that may have occurred due to someone’s negligence; that is, if someone does not exercise an appropriate level of care and it results… Read More »
Florida Accidents Involving Rideshare Cars
Rideshare companies, also known as transportation network companies (TNCs), have filled a need in Florida and other states, and continue to do business, even in the face of scandal and other problems. Most of the time, rideshares get their customers to their destination with no issue – but if you have been involved in… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Your Florida Back Injury
One of the most common types of injuries in a negligence case is an injury to someone’s back or spine. There are many different ways in which a back injury can happen, and very often, the injury can be traced to the actions of another person – for example, in a car crash or… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Recent Personal Injury Law Changes
In March 2023, Florida’s governor signed some major reforms into law in the area of personal injury. Personal injury is the area of law that deals with negligence – cases like auto accidents and medical malpractice fall under this larger umbrella. It is in this area that injured plaintiffs may recover damages for what… Read More »
Florida Pedestrian Accidents Are Common
The urban planning think tank Smart Growth America has published its Dangerous By Design report for many years as of this writing. The report measures pedestrian safety in metropolitan areas throughout the United States, as well as recommending potential options to improve infrastructure. Florida has consistently ranked high on the list of the most… Read More »