Florida Legal News & Insights

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...]

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... [Read More...]

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... [Read More...]

Bicycle accidents are common across the country, but approximately 6,400 such incidents occur in Florida annually. Sadly, many of the bicycle accidents that happen in Florida result in fatalities. The state also leads in this area as many roadways lack designated bike lanes, resulting in bicyclis... [Read More...]