Florida Legal News & Insights

In Florida, riding in the bed of a truck is legal. Adults are permitted to ride in the bed of a truck. However, certain conditions also allow minors to do the same. Children are normally prohibited from riding in a truck bed for safety reasons. This is because if an accident occurs, they have a h... [Read More...]

Jaywalking is not illegal in Florida. Unlike other actions, jaywalking is not a criminal or civil offense. However, it’s risky for pedestrians. Jaywalking can cause injuries if you’re struck by a vehicle. You may even be found partially liable for the accident if you jaywalk. What Is Jaywalk... [Read More...]

Pedestrians have the right of way in Florida. These traffic laws don't apply in every situation. Florida gives pedestrians the right of way at crosswalks. They also have it at walk signals when traffic has to stop. Pedestrians must proceed whenever safe as there aren’t always crosswalks or traf... [Read More...]

There’s no set length for how long a civil lawsuit takes in Florida. Most Florida civil lawsuits take several months to a few years. Different factors determine their length before their conclusion. This includes the type of case, its complexity, witnesses and injury severity. A plethora of evi... [Read More...]

Florida law allows you to sue for pain and suffering. The law permits you to do so if your pain and suffering stems from a physical injury. These cases are based on negligence. Pain and suffering occurs when a person sustains an injury due to someone else’s actions. You must be aware of the typ... [Read More...]