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Florida’s tort laws have undergone a major change. House Bill 837 passed the Florida House and Senate in 2023 and has since gone into effect. This law has changed several facets of how personal injury claims are approached in Florida. Here, we want to briefly review the changes that this bill made as well as…

Head injuries and brain injuries can lead to significant long-term disabilities for individuals. Many car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or slip and falls can lead to a head injury. When a person sustains any type of brain injury, it is crucial to seek prompt medical treatment. However, sometimes, the signs and symptoms of a head injury…

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another party, you should be able to recover various types of compensation. Typically, individuals are able to recover compensation for their medical bills, property damage expenses, and even their lost wages if they are unable…

If you or somebody you care for sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, there are steps you can take to recover compensation for your losses. You may be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or through a civil personal injury lawsuit filed against the at-fault party. However, various…

Every year, millions of people die in the United States from a wide range of causes.  In 2020, while the U.S. (and the world) was ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 3.4 million U.S. resident deaths were registered – 528,000 more than in 2019.  This represented the largest single-year increase since the first year of…

Vehicle accident claims can get complicated, particularly if there is more than one party at fault for the incident. However, when there are multiple parties at fault in a Florida car accident, the claim can get even more confusing as a result of Florida’s no-fault insurance system. Here, we want to examine when comparative negligence…

Florida is not necessarily a safe place for pedestrians, particularly those walking, jogging, or running around areas where there are also vehicles. Here, we want to examine some of the factors that make Florida one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the state of Florida,…

Vehicle accidents regularly lead to significant property damage. In many cases, crash victims are able to get their vehicles repaired nicely, perhaps to the level that nobody can tell if an incident even occurred. However, even if a vehicle is tended to by the best mechanics, it could still have a diminished overall value. Here,…

In the US, drowning or near-drowning incidents are not uncommon. Many of these incidents are preventable, particularly those that occur at residential swimming pools. That is why the state of Florida has specific regulations surrounding swimming pools at residences. The goal is to ensure that everyone can enjoy pools while also helping to keep people,…

If you are going through a personal injury lawsuit and expect to recover compensation, then you need to know whether or not there are any limitations on how much money you can receive. States around the country all have their own laws regarding compensation caps, including Florida. Here, we want to examine Florida’s rules regarding…