Legally Reviewed by Scott Sobol on September 22, 2026 The most important thing to know before speaking with an insurance adjuster after a Florida car accident is that anything you say can become part of the official record of your claim, so it helps to understand a few common patterns in these conversations before you …
Whether you get into a car accident, slip and fall on someone’s property, or experience medical malpractice, rarely is one party entirely at fault. For example, if someone sideswipes your car, but you veered slightly into their lane of traffic, you may share a portion of responsibility for the accident. Since March 2023, Florida has …
Floridians often experience unpredictable weather, including rain and storms. During these conditions, people may track water into stores, wires may be exposed, and other dangers could cause someone to slip and fall. If you have suffered injuries on someone else’s property due to an owner’s negligence, inclement weather may play a role in your claim. …
When driving on Florida roads, all drivers owe each other a duty to act carefully and safely. Unfortunately, some drivers neglect this duty by getting behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol, and that reckless choice can cause serious accidents and injuries. If you have been hurt by a driver who was under the influence, …
Legally Reviewed by Scott Sobol on July 31, 2026 If your Uber driver causes an accident, your first steps should be to prioritize medical attention, involve law enforcement, and document the scene before evidence and details start to fade. Uber can be a convenient way to get around Florida, but a rideshare accident still leaves …
The medical documentation you need for a successful Florida personal injury claim includes your emergency and treatment records, diagnostic imaging, itemized medical bills and payment records, provider notes about your future care, and a personal record of your symptoms and recovery. Together, these documents show that you were injured, that the accident caused your injuries, …
When you are at work, your employer is responsible for keeping your environment reasonably safe and warning you of known hazards. If you suffer injuries in a work-related accident, knowing what to do after a work accident and filing a workers’ compensation claim promptly gives you the best starting position, but a denial does not …
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system: you can still recover reduced compensation if you were partially at fault for a car accident, unless you were more than 50 percent responsible.
Only the personal representative can file a Florida wrongful death lawsuit, but spouses, children, parents, and certain dependent relatives may recover. Learn what each survivor can claim, the two-year deadline, and the current status of the section 768.21(8) medical negligence limit.
When crossing a street as a pedestrian, you trust the drivers around you to follow traffic laws and uphold their duty to act carefully and cautiously. However, many people neglect this duty and hit pedestrians, causing serious injuries. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 189 pedestrian accidents occurred in the first two weeks …
