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21 Nov
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Florida?

How Much is the Average Truck Accident Injury Settlement in Florida

Truck accidents can be devastating for victims, who typically suffer the most catastrophic injuries and death in these crashes. When you consider how massively large and heavy commercial trucks are compared with your average personal vehicle, it is easy to understand how a collision with a truck causes so much destruction and bodily harm. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently reported that there were 171,640 fatal and non-fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses. These accidents resulted in 5,233 deaths [...]

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19 Nov
Civil Repercussions for Drunk Drivers that Cause Fatal Accidents in Florida

Civil Repercussions for Drunk Drivers that Cause Fatal Accidents in Florida

Drunk driving is not only dangerous for a driver themself and any passengers they have in their vehicle, but it is also incredibly reckless and puts others on the road at risk of harm, too. A drunk driver who causes a fatal accident will likely face severe criminal punishments. Florida drunk driving laws where a fatal accident takes place allow for the charge of DUI manslaughter. DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony in most cases. Sometimes, it is possible [...]

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14 Nov
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?

Lane splitting happens when a motorcyclist rides between lanes and cars traveling in the same direction. Usually, motorcyclists prefer to do this, where legal, to more easily work their way through slow-moving traffic, like a traffic jam.  Several states legally allow lane splitting, and some have no laws on it, thus not technically legalizing it but also not making it illegal. In Florida, though, there are specific rules that motorcyclists must abide by, and lane splitting is illegal in Florida. Riding [...]

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12 Nov
Collecting Unpaid Debt in Florida

Collecting Unpaid Debt in Florida

Whether you are a private individual who gave a loan or a business that provided a service and has not been paid back, you may find it very challenging to get the money you are owed. A situation like this can be incredibly stressful and difficult to deal with. An individual who is in debt to you and who owes you money but will not pay will undoubtedly make you wonder about your legal rights and options. There are a [...]

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07 Nov
How Florida Defines Careless Driving

How Florida Defines Careless Driving

Careless driving is a form of negligence and is incredibly dangerous. When a driver is not using a standard level of reasonable care when operating their vehicle, they could face legal trouble as this is a civil traffic offense. Further, if careless driving causes an accident, the negligent driver that caused the crash may be penalized with fines and a license suspension, not to mention a civil suit against them for the financial losses they caused another party. If you [...]

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05 Nov
How Many Florida Personal Injury Suits Go to Trial

How Many Florida Personal Injury Suits Go to Trial?

Any type of negligence that another party or entity engages in has the potential to cause others harm. For example, if you are traveling in your car and another driver decides to speed and hits your car as a result of driving faster than the speed limit, you may be harmed. Depending on how severely you are injured, you could not only file a claim with your own insurance, but you may also be able to file a claim [...]

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29 Oct
Filing a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit: What to Know

Filing a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit: What to Know

If you are injured, especially if your injuries are severe, the amount of time you will have to take away from work to heal and the extent of medical treatment you will need can mean that you could accumulate a significant amount of expenses. The financial burden can be overwhelming. However, if your injuries were the result of an accident caused by another party’s negligence, then it could be possible to obtain monetary compensation from them. Filing a personal [...]

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24 Oct
How Long Do You Have To File a Florida Personal Injury Claim if You Discover Physical Injuries Long After Your Accident?

How Long Do You Have To File a Florida Personal Injury Claim if You Discover Physical Injuries Long After Your Accident?

Negligent behavior can have serious consequences, such as harm to oneself and others. When another party’s careless actions cause a situation where you sustain serious physical bodily harm, it can be possible to hold that party legally accountable and secure financial compensation. Personal injury claims and lawsuits are how victims of negligence can recoup their losses. Sometimes, injuries are not realized right away and are discovered later on after an accident happens. Regardless of when an injury is identified, it [...]

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22 Oct
Obtaining Compensation After a Florida Self-Driving Car Accident

Obtaining Compensation After a Florida Self-Driving Car Accident

There is a good possibility that self-driving cars will be the norm in the future with millions being the primary mode of transportation for most Americans. For now, though, self-driving cars are not as common as vehicles that require a human driver.  There are many reasons why there is an increased interest in autonomous vehicles. One main motivation is the potential for improved road safety. Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injuries and death in the United States, [...]

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17 Oct
Can You Sue Without Wearing a Seatbelt in Florida? Tampa car accident lawyer

Can You Obtain Compensation for Property Damages If You Were Not Injured in a Florida Car Accident?

It is often thought that after an accident the way to obtain financial compensation is to sue another party that caused the accident. This is not always the case, and actually, it most often is not what happens after an accident. While there are instances where a lawsuit is a way that a victim of an accident can get compensation, the majority of accidents are settled without court involvement. Similarly, you may also be able to obtain compensation for property [...]

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