Courts Offer Different Opinions on Uninsured Motorist Policy Conditions
Multiple Florida court decisions have addressed the distinction between “conditions precedent” and “conditions subsequent” in uninsured motorist policies. In addition, the decisions discuss the impact of that distinction on issues of prejudice and burden of proof at trial. Unfortunately, these court opinions vary in their interpretations, making them difficult to reconcile. The Curran Case… Read More »
Florida Court Makes Cruise Line Liable for Medical Malpractice
Earlier last month, the Eleventh Circuit Court overturned the longstanding rule that a cruise line company could not be sued for medical malpractice. This ruling is a complete change from the established law since 1988, when both state and federal courts ruled that injured parties could not sue the cruise lines for any medical… Read More »
Florida Experiencing Increasing Problems with Sinkholes
Last year, a sinkhole opened up in Hillsborough County beneath the bedroom of Jeffrey Bush while he was sleeping, swallowing him and parts of his home. His body was never recovered, and his home had to be destroyed to fill in the hole. The frequency and severity of sinkholes has been increasing over the… Read More »
Florida Personal Injury Protection Insurance
Florida is one of ten states across the country that are considered “no fault” states and require drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) auto insurance. The intention of the legislature was to provide drivers with $10,000 in immediate medical coverage instead of waiting to assign fault through the court system. PIP insurance is… Read More »