Florida Legal News & Insights

Florida traffic laws might not apply to parking lots. But according to Florida law, you must report any traffic accident where the resulting damages or medical costs surpass $500. Below is information about the right of way, your duties after a parking lot accident, impaired driving, and Flor... [Read More...]

A pedestrian hit by a car in Florida can get anywhere from $10,000 to $75,000 if they suffer minor injuries. The average payout is much higher for severe injuries. Depending on the situation, a pedestrian struck by a car can suffer injuries of varying severity. The faster a vehicle travels, the m... [Read More...]

Yes, Lyft may be sued if they negligently hired or retained a dangerous driver who caused injuries. Liability depends on specific circumstances. While you can sue Lyft for an accident in some cases, most claims will go to arbitration. However, you might be able to file a claim with Lyft's com... [Read More...]

The two types of required insurance in Florida are personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) coverage as part of an auto insurance policy. By law, Florida does not allow auto insurance claims to be filed against another driver. All drivers must go through their own poli... [Read More...]

Florida and a few other states follow the no-fault system for auto insurance. No-fault law means that each driver is responsible for paying for any damages they suffer in a car accident. All drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) in Flor... [Read More...]