Florida Legal News & Insights

By Florida law, all drivers must carry at least $10,000 in PIP coverage with their auto insurance policies. Because the state follows no-fault laws, this part of auto insurance is meant to cover the costs of medical expenses if a person is injured in an accident. This is the case regardless of who i... [Read More...]

Florida has a large number of car accidents for a variety of reasons. Speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving and poor weather conditions are a few factors that make this the case. Many car accidents that occur in Florida take place at intersections and on major highways. However, some eve... [Read More...]

Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, collateral sources include compensation paid to the victim’s survivors as a way to make them whole. The statute known as “Right of Action” allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit when their loved one died due to negligence, reck... [Read More...]

Florida’s right of way laws require any driver to yield the right of way to a vehicle or pedestrian that is already in the intersection. The right-of-way laws are in place to ensure that whoever reaches the intersection first can safely proceed and that accidents can be avoided. You must make s... [Read More...]

In Florida, wrongful death settlement proceeds are divided based on the type of damages and among each surviving family member of the victim. A wrongful death settlement includes economic, noneconomic and even punitive damages in some cases. By state law, the proceeds are distributed in a fair an... [Read More...]