Florida Personal Injury Law Blog
Surveillance Footage in Fort Lauderdale Slip and Fall Cases: How Long Is It Kept?
A spill on a grocery store floor might remain invisible for hours before someone finally loses their footing. In the moments following a fall at...
Florida 14-Day PIP Rule After a Car Accident (What You Must Do)
Florida law requires car accident victims to receive medical treatment within 14 days to remain eligible for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. This deadline, often...
Can You Sue Uber or Lyft Directly After an Accident in Florida?
In most Florida rideshare accidents, you cannot sue Uber or Lyft directly for a driver’s negligence because drivers are classified as independent contractors. However, you...
What Happens If Multiple Insurance Policies Apply in a Rideshare Accident?
A rideshare crash can involve more than one insurance policy. When multiple insurance policies apply in a rideshare accident in Florida, determining which company must...
What Are Economic and Non-Economic Damages in Florida Wrongful Death Cases?
Losing a loved one because of another party’s negligence can leave families facing both emotional grief and financial hardship. Florida law allows certain surviving family...
Personal Representative Wrongful Death Florida Rule: Who Has Legal Authority to File the Claim?
A death caused by negligence raises urgent questions about who has the legal authority to act. Florida law requires one person to file the case...
Who Pays After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Fort Lauderdale?
A single rear-end collision on I-95 during rush hour may set off a chain reaction that involves three, four, or even more vehicles before the...
Why the Notice Requirement in Florida Slip and Fall Cases Often Determines Liability
Many people assume that if they slip and fall on someone else’s property, the property owner is automatically responsible. Florida law does not work that...
Proving Liability in a Fatal Car Crash: What Evidence Matters Most?
The person who knows the most about what happened in a deadly car accident is often the person who did not survive it. That missing...