Florida Law

Yes, Lyft may be sued if they negligently hired or retained a dangerous driver who caused injuries. Liability depends on specific circumstances. While you can sue Lyft for an accident in some cases, most claims will go to arbitration. However, you might be able to file a claim with Lyft’s commercial liability insurance company. Determining …

The two types of required insurance in Florida are personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) coverage as part of an auto insurance policy. By law, Florida does not allow auto insurance claims to be filed against another driver. All drivers must go through their own policies to cover the costs of damage. …

Florida and a few other states follow the no-fault system for auto insurance. No-fault law means that each driver is responsible for paying for any damages they suffer in a car accident. All drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) in Florida. These types of coverage in an …

Most settlements for motorcycle accident victims fall between $10,000 to $250,000 although cases of catastrophic injuries often settle for over $1 million. On the individual level, motorcycle accident settlements vary widely. The dollar amounts depend heavily on the extent of a person’s injuries and presence of long-term disability. Long hospital stays and rehabilitation periods drive …

Slips and falls frequently produce back and spine injuries, broken bones, or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When people hit the floor, nearby walls, or fall down steps, the blunt force of the impact can fracture bones. Soft-tissue injuries to the back, shoulders, or arms …