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Posted on: . Category: Florida Law, Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault in Florida constitutes various acts of sexual abuse or sexual battery such rape, attempted rape, unwanted sexual touching or forcing the victim to perform sexual acts. Sexual assault and other sex-related crimes in Florida vary in severity based on different factors. What Are Florida’s Sexual Assault Laws? There are many different ways a …
Posted on: . Category: Car Accident, Florida Law
Depending on several of factors, the average car accident settlement in Florida can range anywhere from $10,000 to $60,000 or even higher. Based on the severity of your injuries and damages, you can request a higher settlement amount. Average Florida Car Accident Settlement The average car accident settlement in Florida is around $24,000, but many …
Posted on: . Category: Car Accident, Florida Law
In Florida, the personal representative of a decedent’s estate can bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the beneficiaries or heirs of that person. The suit may be brought by immediate family members such as a spouse, child, parent, brother or sister. These individuals may have lost financial or emotional support due to the …
Posted on: . Category: Florida Law, Personal Injury
Florida does not include caps on compensatory damages for personal injury lawsuits. The only exception to this rule involves a cap on punitive damages in certain situations. What Are the Caps on Personal Injury Damages in Florida? Florida is one of the few states that does not impose a cap on economic personal injury damages. …
Posted on: . Category: Florida Law, Serious Injury
Serious injury in the State of Florida is defined as an injury that causes permanent or significant loss of an essential bodily function. Also known as catastrophic injuries, serious injuries can also be injuries that cause permanent disfigurement or scarring. These injuries have a long-term and significant impact on an accident victim’s life. When juries …
