In Florida, the communications between people and their lawyers are protected, meaning that they cannot be forced to disclose what was said with a few exceptions. Recently, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in Worley vs. Young Men’s Christian Association that a defense lawyer cannot force the disclosure of a lawyer’s referral to a client to see a particular treating physician, overruling multiple decisions from lower courts. This ruling is very important for people who have… read more →
Legislators consider changing personal injury protection law Florida is among 10 U.S. states that have no-fault insurance systems. In a nutshell, people who are injured in accidents must file claims with their own insurance companies first, regardless of which drivers were at fault in causing the accidents. Recently, the Florida state legislature has been considering a bill that would change the state’s requirement for personal injury protection in favor of bodily liability, and the state’s… read more →
Four out of the five deadliest highways in the country are located in the Sunshine State, according to a report recently released by Geotab, a vehicular data management company. It analyzed how many fatalities and fatal crashes occurred on our nation’s roads in the past 10 years, using figures provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as how much traffic is on those roads, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The Top… read more →
Getting injured at an amusement park is something most people never imagine would happen to them. Sure, you read about it in the paper and hear about it on the news but that’s something that happens to “other people”. Then one day on a fun family trip to the amusement park or the local county fair, someone in your family or someone you know gets hurt. Amusement Park Injury Facts According to The Consumer Safety… read more →
How Necessary is Motorcycle Insurance in Florida? Do You Really Need it? A common question we get at our firm is do I need motorcycle insurance in Florida. This is a great question, because Florida motorcycle laws are not typical of most state laws, and aren’t the easiest to understand. Since it is not mandatory to carry insurance before registering a motorcycle in Florida, there are several factors to consider as a motorcycle owner; especially… read more →
