Florida Legal News & Insights

The Graves Amendment in Florida aims to protect rental car companies. It is a federal law that shields rental car companies from vicarious liability based on vehicle ownership. Before this law, a company could be held liable for accidents caused by people renting their vehicles. However, there ar... [Read More...]

You cannot lose your house due to an at-fault car accident in Florida. Florida’s homestead exemption law prevents this from happening. It protects you even if you lose a car accident claim or lawsuit. Even if you cause a car accident through reckless driving, the homestead exemption law allows ... [Read More...]

Florida requires most employers to hold workers’ compensation insurance. Employers with at least four employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This includes small businesses and large corporations. Employers must offer workers’ compensation to cover employees who become injured... [Read More...]

In Florida, a Lyft accident settlement can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1 million. Most people injured in Lyft accidents recover about that range in compensation. However, the specific factors of an accident determine what the plaintiff recovers. If an accident occurs when ... [Read More...]

On average, construction accident settlements in Florida can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or up to $1 million in the severest cases. Many construction accidents are serious and leave workers severely injured or killed. An experienced attorney can evaluate the facts of the case and determine an appro... [Read More...]