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16 Jul
Facts About Driving Under the Influence in Florida

Facts About Driving Under the Influence in Florida

If someone is driving under the influence it means that they are impaired due to their consumption of drugs and/or alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel. Although a citation for a DUI in Florida is most often associated with drinking and driving, impaired driving could also be the result of drug use, ranging from illegal narcotics to valid prescriptions. As a matter of fact, in 2019, in Miami-Dade County drugs other than alcohol were a dominant factor in [...]

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14 Jul
Boating Accidents in Tampa Bay: What Are Your Legal Options?

Common Causes of Florida Boating Accidents

Even though Florida residents and visitors enjoy boating all year round, safety is still a serious issue where this popular pastime is concerned. In an attempt to reduce the number of boat accidents that happen, the state of Florida, as well as the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, offer programs related to safety training to help keep boating fun and safe for everybody. No matter how careful you are, accidents can still happen and it is important to be familiar with [...]

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09 Jul
Who is Liable for a Lane Change Accident in Florida?

Who is at Fault for a Florida Lane Change Accident?

Making a lane change can be an especially frightening situation in Florida traffic, one that can easily cause a serious lane change accident. Drivers are notorious for rarely using their turn indicators, in spite of the fact that they are required to do so when changing lanes according to Florida law. Drivers also tend to dart in and out of lane after lane at high rates of speed, especially on highways.  What Causes Lane Change Accidents? Making an improper lane change [...]

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07 Jul
Who is Liable In a Florida Left Turn Car Accident

Who is Liable In a Florida Left Turn Car Accident

Florida driving law clearly states that, if an intersection does not have a dedicated left-turn signal, a driver should wait until the flow of oncoming traffic breaks before attempting to make a lefthand turn. This puts anyone who needs to make a left at the mercy of oncoming vehicles. Considering Florida’s notoriously heavy traffic and gridlocked roadways, this can sometimes leave drivers waiting for an opening between vehicles that isn’t coming anytime soon. Despite this, Florida law says that [...]

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02 Jul
Common Injuries After a Pedestrian Accident in Florida Tampa pedestrian accident lawyer

Right on Red a Major Hazard for Florida Pedestrians

One of the most vulnerable spots for a Florida pedestrian is trying to get across an intersection where automobiles are allowed to make a righthand turn on a red light, even when they have both a crosswalk and a walk signal, and therefore the right of way.   Making a right on red at an intersection that permits them might be legal in the state of Florida, but it is necessary, given the dangers involved, to understand precisely when you, as [...]

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30 Jun
How is My Car Accident Settlement Calculated in Florida? 

Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by a Florida Pothole?

Even though people tend to associate potholes with roadways in the northern states that get large amounts of ice and snow that freezes, thaws, and then refreezes, allowing huge cracks and potholes to form, Florida’s roadways are also equally prone to these same driving hazards.   Potholes, if left unrepaired or ignored, will not only develop into a daily driving hazard but often worsen and become more dangerous over time. If left unattended, potholes are able to expand exponentially and become [...]

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25 Jun
How Long After My Florida Car Accident Can I Sue?

Wrongful Death vs Survival Action in Florida Personal Injury Cases

Anyone who loses a member of their family can expect to feel many unpleasant emotions such as grief and even anger. There is no legal action in the world that can lessen your hurt and pain. However, by pursuing a survival action, you can solicit equity for the damages your family member endured while before they passed away. It is common for family members in this situation to be unsure which legal claim is most suited to them or how [...]

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22 Jun
Will I Be Awarded Punitive Damages for My Florida Personal Injury Claim?

Defenses to a Default Judgment in Florida

While getting a default judgment is not a good development in regards to legal action, it does not mean the end of the road. Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure state, “On motion and upon such terms as are just, the court may relieve a party or a party’s legal representative from a final judgment, decree, order or proceeding for the following reasons: (1) mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect . . . .” This law acts as a road map [...]

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18 Jun
Florida Personal Injury Law and the "Eggshell Skull" Doctrine

Florida Personal Injury Law and the “Eggshell Skull” Doctrine

The majority of accident victims in personal injury cases are reasonably able-bodied prior to their incident and approach obtaining financial compensation from that standpoint. If, however, an accident victim was already disabled or had a pre-existing condition, the issue of financial recovery becomes a lot more complex.   Foreseeability Issues The predicament of pre-existing conditions and other kinds of medical fragility is a big one in Florida due to the fact that the state has an elderly demographic that is above average. [...]

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16 Jun
What Kinds of Damages Are Recoverable in a Florida Lawsuit

How Do I Calculate My Florida Personal Injury Settlement?

Personal injury attorneys here in Florida calculate damages for an injury based on the kinds of losses available. There are typically three different kinds of damages possible in a car accident claim: Non-economic damages Economic damages Punitive damages The kind and amount of losses you could be awarded will hinge on the circumstances surrounding your claim. Economic Damages Economic damages, also known as special damages, act as compensation for financial losses caused by the accident. Examples of special damages include: Lost income Medical costs The expense of ongoing [...]

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