Florida Legal News & Insights

A pedestrian hit by a car in Florida can get anywhere from $10,000 to $75,000 if they suffer minor injuries. The average payout is much higher for severe injuries. Depending on the situation, a pedestrian struck by a car can suffer injuries of varying severity. The faster a vehicle travels, the m... [Read More...]

Yes, Lyft may be sued if they negligently hired or retained a dangerous driver who caused injuries. Liability depends on specific circumstances. While you can sue Lyft for an accident in some cases, most claims will go to arbitration. However, you might be able to file a claim with Lyft's com... [Read More...]

The two types of required insurance in Florida are personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) coverage as part of an auto insurance policy. By law, Florida does not allow auto insurance claims to be filed against another driver. All drivers must go through their own poli... [Read More...]

Florida and a few other states follow the no-fault system for auto insurance. No-fault law means that each driver is responsible for paying for any damages they suffer in a car accident. All drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) in Flor... [Read More...]

While there is no definitive "average" herniated disc settlement amount in Florida, data indicates it can range from $50,000 to over $1 million. To understand herniated disc settlements in Florida, you must understand the statute of limitations, the factors that affect settlement values, what they a... [Read More...]