Florida Legal News & Insights

Florida medical malpractice suits award victims five to seven figures, averaging $314,687 in 2022, according to Malpractice Search. The amount of a malpractice settlement depends on the treatment costs of individual injuries and the extent of long-term financial harm. These factors vary from pers... [Read More...]

A slip-and-fall case in Florida can often settle after about nine to 12 months. These cases are more likely to settle within that time frame after the plaintiff has completed their medical treatment. Cases involving slip-and-fall injuries sustained in accidents stemming from negligence are genera... [Read More...]

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida is two years. Medical malpractice law includes many exceptions and procedural steps. Various circumstances allow for the statute of limitations deadline to be extended. People suing for malpractice must gather proof of negligence to... [Read More...]

In Florida, premises liability laws exist to protect anyone who suffers injuries while visiting a property by requiring property owners to take responsibility for keeping their premises safe. The law requires property owners to keep the interior and exterior of their premises in reasonably safe c... [Read More...]

Nursing home abuse is more common than you think. Around four out of 10 people in Florida nursing homes have reported being victims of it. In Florida, nursing home abuse can occur when a nursing home resident is subjected to various forms of abuse. The most common is physical abuse. However, resi... [Read More...]