Florida law allows car accident victims to seek compensation for their emotional distress when they suffered significant or permanent injuries in the collision. Accident victims can also file claims for emotional distress without a documented physical injury in limited circumstances.
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What Are the Top 5 Mistakes People Make After Auto Accidents in Florida?
What’s the most painful thing after an auto accident? Knowing that you made matters worse by failing to get a police report, missing the medical window, giving a statement to the insurance company, posting on social media, or accepting
How Do You File a Claim for a Fire Caused By a Defective Product?
Fires are among several potential safety risks associated with various types of defective products. If you or a loved one was badly burned in a fire involving a defective product, you may be entitled to financial compensation under Florida law.
Despite Safety Improvements, Car Accidents Are Still a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Even though cars, trucks, and SUVs are getting safer, car accidents are still a leading cause of death in the United States. Lane-keeping assistance and other safety technologies are far from perfect, and driver negligence is still a major concern.
The Driver Who Hit Me Was Working at the Time of the Accident—What Are My Rights?
If you got hit by a driver who was working at the time of the accident, you could have a claim against the driver’s employer. As a general rule, employers can be held liable for their employees’ negligence on the
Highway Accidents: What Florida Residents Need to Know About Seeking Just Compensation
If you were injured in a car accident on the highway, your legal rights depend on the severity of your injuries, among other factors. If any of your injuries qualify as “significant” or “permanent” under Florida law, you may be
The Hidden Danger in Your Next Rideshare: How Florida’s TNC Statute Puts Passengers at Risk
When you request a rideshare after a late night out, you probably believe you are making the safest choice. You check the license plate, verify the driver’s name, and get into the vehicle, trusting that the rideshare company has thoroughly
When Can Building Owners Be Held Responsible for Residents’ Slips, Trips and Falls?
Apartment and condo residents in Florida can sue their buildings’ owners for slips, trips and falls in various circumstances. Most claims involve failure to adequately maintain common areas, though residents may also be able to file other types of claims.
Top 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make After an Accident
After an accident or injury, most people are not thinking about legal strategy. They are focused on their health, bills, family, and trying to get life back to normal. Unfortunately, small mistakes made early on can have a major impact
When Can You File a Personal Injury Claim Against Your HOA in Florida?
In Florida, neighborhood residents can file personal injury claims against their homeowners’ association (HOA) when their HOA is responsible for their injuries. Common grounds for filing personal injury claims against HOAs include negligent property maintenance and negligent repairs. Our Florida