Only around 3% to 5% of all Florida personal injury claims end up going to court to be settled. According to the US Department of Justice, the national average is about 3-4%. In most cases, the parties in personal injury actions reach settlement agreements on their own. Why Do Most Personal Injury Cases Never Go …
Vehicular manslaughter comes with a punishment that can vary between 3 and 20 years in prison. However, the average prison sentence for vehicular manslaughter is just over 9 years. Vehicular homicide, on the other hand, comes with a sentence that’s typically between 9 and 30 years. If you stay on the scene after the accident, …
Settling a car accident claim in Florida takes between a few months to several years. The duration depends on the specifics of your case and factors such as the severity of the accident, the complexity of the legal matter and insurance coverage can all affect the time it takes for your case to be settled. …
Florida does not include caps on compensatory damages for personal injury lawsuits. The only exception to this rule involves a cap on punitive damages in certain situations. What Are the Caps on Personal Injury Damages in Florida? Florida is one of the few states that does not impose a cap on economic personal injury damages. …
A serious car accident tort in Florida is an intentional or negligent act that causes serious injuries in a motor vehicle crash. Florida law defines serious injuries as injuries that substantially increase the risk of death, cause permanent disfigurement or scarring or result in the loss of an important bodily function. People who file civil …
