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Introduction of Medical Bills in Medicare Personal Injury Cases
November 15, 2022 -
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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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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I was hurt in an Uber Vehicle – Who will pay for my injuries?
September 03, 2015 -
Understanding Contingency Fees
March 11, 2014 -
Sports and Head Trauma
March 01, 2014 -
Insurance Industry Challenges Temporary PIP Injunction
September 23, 2013The 1st District Court of Appeal heard arguments last week from the Office of Insurance Regulation to remove a temporary injunction from a lower court against HB 119, passed in 2012. The law allegedly aimed at reducing personal injury protection (PIP) fraud and lowering auto insurance rates, effectively excludes the […]