In a recent decision, the Florida Supreme Court overturned Florida medical malpractice caps on death cases. According to the 2003 law endorsed by former governor Jeb Bush, caps were placed on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. This law was ostensibly passed in an effort to lower medical malpractice insurance and keep doctors from leaving the state. However, in a 5-2 decision, the court ruled that caps on these damages violated the equal protection guarantee… read more →
Just as the news that General Motors (GM) executives knew about a deadly defect for years without correcting it, the previous scandal to rock the automotive world has just concluded. In an historic settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Toyota, the largest automobile manufacturer in the world, admitted that the company misled the public and the government about defective accelerators that have been linked to several fatalities. As a condition of the settlement, Toyota… read more →
Auto insurance companies are very helpful in protecting you and your assets when accidents occur, but it must always be remembered that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary purpose is to make a profit for their shareholders. Insurance companies have a vested interest in denying auto accident personal injury claims, and they will do everything they can to avoid paying for personal injuries and other damages. Because of this, it is important to consult… read more →
According to the Insurance Research Council, at least 16 percent of all drivers throughout the United States are uninsured. This means that in any given collision, your chances of the other driver being uninsured are around one in six. In some areas, however, these figures are much higher. For example, in California, one of every four drivers is uninsured. If you are part of an accident involving uninsured driver, passenger or other party, it is… read more →
Texting and driving continues to be one of the most dangerous activities for teens, yet statistics show that it is a practice that seems to be increasing rather than decreasing. Florida law does not do much to deter this behavior, leading many critics to believe that Florida teens are relatively unprotected when it comes to texting and driving accidents. Texting and Driving Accidents: The Big Picture According to Texting and Driving Safety, a website devoted… read more →
