Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Regulations for Florida E-Bikes
Electric bicycles have become a popular way to get around in Florida for visitors and local residents alike. However, because their use is relatively new, the laws and rules that regulate them are still developing. It’s important for users to remain up-to-date on these changes, as they could affect a person’s ability to recover… Read More »
Tracking Medical Expenses After an Accident
Being injured in an accident can be overwhelming for victims, who may not only be experiencing a lot of pain, but may also be struggling with potential disability and the stress that comes with mounting medical debt and household expenses. Fortunately, it is possible for accident victims to recover compensation for these kinds of… Read More »
Common Bicycle Accident Scenarios
Riding a bicycle provides many Florida residents with a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to get around. Unfortunately, riding bicycles in busy urban areas like Tampa also comes with its fair share of risks. Read on to learn more about the most common bicycle accident scenarios and what to do if you are injured in such… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law
While most people have at least heard of personal injury law, many are unfamiliar with what the term actually encompasses. This can be a complex area of the law, so we’ve included a few answers to the most common questions we receive about personal injury law in Florida. What is Personal Injury Law? Personal… Read More »
Florida’s Permanent Injury Threshold
In Florida, all motorists are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance of $10,000. It is under these policies that accident victims must first seek compensation for their injuries, regardless of who actually caused their accident. Unfortunately, $10,000 doesn’t go very far for those who have sustained even moderate injuries, which is why… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Reduce Statute Of Limitations For Personal Injury Cases
In late March, House Bill 837 officially went into effect, resulting in sweeping tort reform across the state of Florida. While the new law changed a variety of longstanding state laws, one of the most important involved a reduction of the statute of limitations for the filing of personal injury lawsuits from four to… Read More »
New Tort Reform Law In Florida Changes Negligence Standard
When it comes to personal injury cases, courts have long held that an accident victim’s actions can affect how much he or she can recover in compensatory damages. Each state, however, typically adheres to its own standard when determining at what point a person will be barred from recovery. Prior to the recent changes,… Read More »
New Tort Reform Law Changes What Kinds Of Medical Bills Are Admissible At Trial
Last month, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law, instituting a number of sweeping changes to tort law across the state of Florida. One of these changes limits the types of evidence that plaintiffs can use when attempting to prove damages for their injury-related medical treatment, whether those payments are for past or… Read More »
How Florida’s Tort Reform Bill Could Affect You
At the end of March, Florida’s Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law. The tort reform law has officially gone into effect and will impact civil cases across the state. Read on to learn more about how the new tort reform bill could affect your own legal claim. What is House Bill 837? … Read More »
Recovery For A Fractured Femur
The femur, or thigh bone, extends from the hip all the way to the knee and is both the longest and strongest bone in the human body. While this means that the femur is far less likely to fracture than other more fragile bones, such as the clavicle, it is not impervious to injury…. Read More »
