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Understanding the basics of House Bill 837
April 10, 2023Florida has recently enacted sweeping changes to its tort system. The tort reform bill (House Bill 837) was signed into law on March 24, 2023, and impacts many facets of tort law, including the following broad categories: Modified Comparative Negligence is the new standard. Florida replaced its pure comparative negligence […]
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Introduction of Medical Bills in Medicare Personal Injury Cases
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Do I Need an Attorney After a Wreck?
August 17, 2022Managing your injuries, emotions, and financial losses after a wreck is a fairly complex and oftentimes, overwhelming process. Personal injury attorneys provide so much insight and advocacy, and since the fee structure only allows the attorney to be paid if the claim is successful, more often than not, hiring an […]
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
August 17, 2022A durable power of attorney is one of the legal documents generally included in a basic estate plan. It is the document wherein the person signing the document, commonly referred to as the “Principal”, appoints someone of legal age to be his or her “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” and grants certain […]
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What if you are hit by someone driving an Uber or Lyft?
January 18, 2022Florida law (Fla. Stat. 627.748) requires drivers for transportation network companies (e.g. Uber and Lyft) to carry personal automobile insurance coverage of at least $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person and $25,000 for property damage, while the driver is logged onto the digital network but NOT engaged in […]
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How does Florida UM subrogation law work in car accidents?
November 04, 2020If another driver’s negligence caused the accident, and that driver has insufficient liability insurance coverage, you may look to your own Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage recover additional damages for your injuries. If you decide to settle your liability claim against the underinsured driver, you must follow the procedure set out […]
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WILL MY INSURANCE PREMIUMS INCREASE IF I USE MY PIP?
September 04, 2020A common questions we hear asked is about PIP insurance coverage. Many clients express concern that their insurance rates will go up or their policy will be cancelled if they use their PIP insurance benefits after a car accident. The general answer is that using your PIP insurance benefits should […]
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Texting while driving is an epidemic on Florida’s roadways leading to countless accidents. Florida’s legislature is taking steps to end this practice. Under Florida’s existing law, enforcement of texting while driving is a secondary offense, meaning that law enforcement would have to pull you over for another reason besides texting. […]
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How Social Media can affect your personal injury claim
February 19, 2019 -
Tampa Bay Hurricane Damage Attorneys
September 07, 2017Hurricanes and other major storms can be one of the most destructive forces in nature. The forces generated by these storms can destroy your home, your business, and even your personal property. The sudden and devastating loss of your property can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. The first step […]