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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 condition to prevent accidents and subsequent injuries. If a property …
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In Florida, you have up to 30 days to report a work-related injury to your employer. However, it’s best to report your injury as soon as possible. Although you have 30 days to report an injury you sustained at work to your employer, you should do so sooner. Doing it as soon as possible after …
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By Florida law, all drivers must carry at least $10,000 in PIP coverage with their auto insurance policies. Because the state follows no-fault laws, this part of auto insurance is meant to cover the costs of medical expenses if a person is injured in an accident. This is the case regardless of who is at …
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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, …
