Florida Legal News & Insights

Florida’s laws make texting and driving illegal. The state has a law regarding using hand-held devices while driving. Using a phone or other electronic device to type while driving is prohibited. This includes text messaging. The law aims to reduce accidents due to distracted driving. Texting and... [Read More...]

Florida follows strict liability laws for dog bites or attacks. Strict liability makes a dog owner liable if their pet bites and injures someone. There's no requirement for a biting history. The law makes owners responsible if an incident occurs in public or on private property. They can face fin... [Read More...]

Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. According to Florida Statute 95.11, most injury cases have a two-year statute. However, there are exceptions. If the action is against a government entity, the statute of limitations is three years. There's a longer filing... [Read More...]

In Florida, personal injury settlement proceeds are generally exempt from garnishment by creditors, with exceptions for child support, alimony, federal tax debts, and victim restitution. Circumstances Under Which a Personal Injury Settlement Can Be Garnished in the State of Florida There are only ... [Read More...]

Generally speaking, personal injury settlements in Florida are not considered marital property and therefore a spouse is not entitled to it. But there are exceptions to this rule, which are discussed below. Marital Property vs. Separate Property in the State of Florida Certain assets are considere... [Read More...]