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Income from Florida personal injury lawsuit settlements is not taxed, but there may be some exceptions. Any compensation for damages not directly related to your injuries is considered an exception. Are Settlements from Florida Personal Injury Lawsuits Taxable? Under the law, Florida personal injury settlements are usually considered liability instead of assets. As a result, ...
Read MoreYou can know if you have a personal injury case in Florida if you have evidence to back up your claim. If your injury came due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, you have a valid case. What Are the Signs That You Have a Good Chance at Winning Your Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit? ...
Read MoreFlorida doesn’t place a cap on the amount of damages for mental trauma in a personal injury case unless medical malpractice is involved. In the event it’s a medical malpractice case, it is capped at $500,000. Does Florida Allow You to Sue for Mental Trauma? Florida, like all other states, allows victims of personal injury ...
Read MoreOnly 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 ...
Read MoreVehicular 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, ...
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