Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Attorneys
Lawmakers Revive PIP Repeal Efforts
Efforts to repeal Florida’s no-fault car insurance system are once again under way. State Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa, recently filed a bill that would replace the state’s personal injury protection (PIP) system with a requirement that motorists carry bodily injury coverage and medical payment coverage. This legislation is similar to the recent repeal-and-replace effort… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court to Review Asbestos Case
The Florida Supreme Court recently agreed to review an appeal seeking to reinstate an $8 million verdict against a tobacco company and an industrial manufacturer in an asbestos case. The lawsuit was filed by a man who allegedly developed mesothelioma, a cancer of the outer lining of the lung and chest as well as… Read More »
Claim Bills and Personal Injury Verdicts Against Government Officials
The 2018 legislative session doesn’t begin until January, but Florida senators have already filed 18 claim bills, including one attempting to collect $17.8 million from the city of Tampa. That is the largest jury verdict ever awarded against the city. According to a legislative manual, a claim bill is legislation “that compensates a particular… Read More »
Understanding the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine
Under Florida’s dangerous instrumentality doctrine, the owner of an inherently dangerous tool or instrument is liable if that tool or instrument is not used responsibly. For example, Florida law considers automobiles dangerous instrumentalities. If a car owner lends her vehicle to a friend, and the friend drives negligently and causes an accident, the owner… Read More »
Surviving Spouses and Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Venus Williams is being sued by the widow of a man who died two weeks after a June 9 car accident allegedly caused by the tennis star. The accident took place in Palm Beach Gardens when the car carrying 78-year-old Jerome Barson and his 68-year-old wife Linda crashed into the side of Williams’ SUV…. Read More »
Golf Cart Accidents
Golf carts are a popular mode of transportation on golf courses, but they are also commonly used on college campuses, in retirement communities and even on roadways. This can be dangerous, especially considering that golf carts lack the same safety features as larger vehicles. They were not designed to be driven on roads or… Read More »
Driving in the Rain
This might come as a surprise, but snow and ice are not the most hazardous driving conditions — it turns out that rain causes more fatal accidents than wintery weather in a majority of states. While certain states don’t see much snow, rain still causes more accidents in some places that do experience a… Read More »
Toxic Fumes on Airplanes
In May an international flight traveling from Orlando to the United Kingdom turned around after two crew members and more than a dozen passengers became ill from inhaling toxic fumes that were contaminating the cabin air. This was a Thomson Airways Flight, but similar incidents have occurred on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and British… Read More »
Court Permits Deposition of Miami City Officials in Personal Injury Case
There are number of procedural issues that could prevent plaintiffs from prevailing in their personal injury lawsuits, or at least make it more difficult. That’s why you should always consult with an experienced attorney who understands how to handle such issues. One recent example surfaced in a personal injury lawsuit filed by customers who… Read More »
What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Not every personal injury lawsuit goes to trial. In fact, it is often less expensive and less time-consuming for litigants if their claims are resolved outside of the courtroom (but sometimes a trial is still your best option). There are two main forms of alternative dispute resolution (a method other than litigation used to… Read More »