Florida’s Good Samaritan Act states that individuals rendering emergency treatment to those in medical distress are not liable for damages that may result. The Good Samaritan Act encourages people to step in to aid others. If they help someone injured or ill in an emergency, they don’t have to fear being subject to lawsuits. This …
Florida’s comparative negligence law reduces an injured person’s compensation when they’re partly at fault for an accident. Comparative negligence allows victims to recover damages when they are 50% or less responsible for an incident that causes them to become injured. However, if a person is deemed 51% or greater at fault, they don’t have a …
The Graves Amendment in Florida aims to protect rental car companies. It is a federal law that shields rental car companies from vicarious liability based on vehicle ownership. Before this law, a company could be held liable for accidents caused by people renting their vehicles. However, there are certain exceptions to the law in Florida. …
You cannot lose your house due to an at-fault car accident in Florida. Florida’s homestead exemption law prevents this from happening. It protects you even if you lose a car accident claim or lawsuit. Even if you cause a car accident through reckless driving, the homestead exemption law allows you to keep your home. Retaining …
Florida requires most employers to hold workers’ compensation insurance. Employers with at least four employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This includes small businesses and large corporations. Employers must offer workers’ compensation to cover employees who become injured or ill on the job. Not carrying this insurance can result in penalties and personal injury lawsuits …
