Florida Legal News & Insights

In Florida, you have up to 30 days to report a work-related injury to your employer. However, it’s best to report your injury as soon as possible. Although you have 30 days to report an injury you sustained at work to your employer, you should do so sooner. Doing it as soon as possible after yo... [Read More...]

By Florida law, all drivers must carry at least $10,000 in PIP coverage with their auto insurance policies. Because the state follows no-fault laws, this part of auto insurance is meant to cover the costs of medical expenses if a person is injured in an accident. This is the case regardless of who i... [Read More...]

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... [Read More...]

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... [Read More...]

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... [Read More...]