Florida Personal Injury Law Blog
What Is an Escalator Accident Injury Claim in Fort Lauderdale?
Getting Hurt on an Escalator in Broward County: What Your Legal Rights Look Like Key Takeaways: An escalator accident injury claim in Fort Lauderdale is...
How to Prepare a Notice of Claim After a Broward Sidewalk Trip and Fall
Falling on a Broken Broward Sidewalk Is Not Like Falling in a Store Key Takeaways: Falling on a government-maintained sidewalk in Broward County triggers a...
The $100,000 Per Incident Limit in Fort Lauderdale Period 1 Crashes
Why Rideshare Insurance Limits Shrink Before the Ride Begins Key Takeaways: When an Uber or Lyft driver is logged into the app but has not...
When Does a Child’s Injury Settlement Need Court Approval in Florida?
How Florida Courts Protect a Child’s Settlement Money Key Takeaways: In Florida, whether a child’s injury settlement needs court approval depends on the amount recovered...
How to File a Civil Remedy Notice After a Miami Car Accident
When an Insurer Stops Playing Fair: The Florida Bad Faith Notice Explained Key Takeaways: A Civil Remedy Notice (CRN) is the mandatory first step under...
Why You Should Never Accept an Insurance Offer Without Talking to an Attorney First
If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Florida, chances are an insurance adjuster has already called you — or will soon. They may sound...
The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule: Pre-Existing Conditions and Injury Claims
After a crash, insurance adjusters often ask about the injured person’s medical history. They may use a pre-existing condition to argue that they should pay...
Florida’s Dog Bite Law: Strict Liability and What It Means for Your Claim
Some states follow a “one bite” rule, requiring an injured person to prove the owner knew their dog was dangerous. Florida rejects that approach. Under...
Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine: Why Vehicle Owners Can Be Liable Even When They Weren’t Driving
Florida follows the dangerous instrumentality doctrine where the owner of a vehicle can be held liable for a crash caused by someone else who was...