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Florida has a large number of car accidents for a variety of reasons. Speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving and poor weather conditions are a few factors that make this the case. Many car accidents that occur in Florida take place at intersections and on major highways. However, some even happen in parking lots and garages …
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Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, collateral sources include compensation paid to the victim’s survivors as a way to make them whole. The statute known as “Right of Action” allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit when their loved one died due to negligence, recklessness or intentional violence. Per Florida’s collateral source rule, …
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Florida’s right of way laws require any driver to yield the right of way to a vehicle or pedestrian that is already in the intersection. The right-of-way laws are in place to ensure that whoever reaches the intersection first can safely proceed and that accidents can be avoided. You must make sure that the area …
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In Florida, wrongful death settlement proceeds are divided based on the type of damages and among each surviving family member of the victim. A wrongful death settlement includes economic, noneconomic and even punitive damages in some cases. By state law, the proceeds are distributed in a fair and equitable way. Typically, they include medical expenses, …
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Bicycle accidents are common across the country, but approximately 6,400 such incidents occur in Florida annually. Sadly, many of the bicycle accidents that happen in Florida result in fatalities. The state also leads in this area as many roadways lack designated bike lanes, resulting in bicyclists having to share the road with motor vehicles. However, …
