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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 some circumstances where a personal injury settlement can be garnished in Florida. …
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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 considered marital property and others separate. It’s important to know …
Posted on: . Category: Car Accident, Florida Law
In Florida, car accidents that cause soft tissue injuries can garner settlements ranging from $2,500 to $1 million (or more) depending on the severity of the injury. How much a car accident victim recovers depends on the severity of their injury. Mild soft tissue injuries can garner a payout ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. A …
Posted on: . Category: Car Accident, Florida Law
Depending on several factors, the typical pay for a whiplash injury claim in Florida can range from $5,000 to $600,000. Injury severity determines your settlement. Level of fault and whether egregious or violent behavior was involved results in a higher payout. Permanent and life-changing injuries garner higher settlements. Payouts are higher if you can no …
Posted on: . Category: Car Accident, Florida Law
Depending on circumstances, the average payout for a rear-end collision in Florida can range anywhere from $175,000 to $435,000 in compensation. Rear-end accidents can cause significant injuries. However, if the vehicle following is traveling at a lower speed upon impact, the damage may be lesser. This can result in a lower payout in your personal …
