Florida Legal News & Insights

In Florida, the personal representative of a decedent’s estate can bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the beneficiaries or heirs of that person. The suit may be brought by immediate family members such as a spouse, child, parent, brother or sister. These individuals may have lost financia... [Read More...]

A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil claim against a person for causing someone’s death due to negligence, recklessness or violence. Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to recover damages incurred by the loss of their loved one. How is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Defined? A wrongful death laws... [Read More...]

Florida does not include caps on compensatory damages for personal injury lawsuits. The only exception to this rule involves a cap on punitive damages in certain situations. What Are the Caps on Personal Injury Damages in Florida? Florida is one of the few states that does not impose a cap on e... [Read More...]

A serious car accident tort in Florida is an intentional or negligent act that causes serious injuries in a motor vehicle crash. Florida law defines serious injuries as injuries that substantially increase the risk of death, cause permanent disfigurement or scarring or result in the loss of an impor... [Read More...]

Serious injury in the State of Florida is defined as an injury that causes permanent or significant loss of an essential bodily function. Also known as catastrophic injuries, serious injuries can also be injuries that cause permanent disfigurement or scarring. These injuries have a long-term and sig... [Read More...]