Florida Legal News & Insights

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...]

Florida motorcycle accidents occur at an alarming rate. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in motorcycle crashes. Florida is the fourth most dangerous state when it comes to motorcycle accidents in terms of deaths. Motorcycle Accident Types in Florida Different types of motorcycle acciden... [Read More...]