Nov 06 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
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...
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Nov 02 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
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...
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Oct 27 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
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...
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Oct 23 2023
Posted In: Florida Law
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...
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Oct 09 2023
Posted In: Personal Injury
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Florida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrian accidents.
In recent years, the FLHSMV reported that nearly 9,500 pedestrian crashes occurred. Nearly 7,300 people suffered injuries while more than 800 were ki...
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