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No-Fault Structure and What PIP Pays First Florida uses a no-fault auto insurance system, which means your own Personal Injury Protection coverage pays first after a crash, even if another driver caused it. In the first stage of a Florida car accident case, payment for medical treatment and part of…

A dog bite can feel personal in a way other injuries don’t. Pain is immediate, there are concerns about infection, and the attack can leave you dealing with stitches, scars, missed work, and a stack of medical visits. Florida law gives you a direct path to hold a dog owner…

By Ryan M. McCarthy, Firm Partner Negligent security claims are particular and specialized. These types of matters are characterized as premises liability claims, as opposed to ordinary negligence. And this is an important distinction because it means that the duty of care owed to the victim is based upon the…

Commercial trucks carry heavy loads across long distances along Florida’s highway system. According to the National Safety Council, Florida ranks third, behind California and Texas, for commercial truck-related fatalities. Despite different types of truck accidents, the outcome is rarely a fender bender. The size and weight of a tractor-trailer create…

The phrase Florida personal injury laws refers to a collection of Florida statutes and principles that govern negligence, damages, and filing deadlines. Together this set of rules creates the framework for how injury cases are evaluated in the state and outlines when an injured person can seek recovery. ​​If you’ve…