FAQs
What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim? Do I Have a Claim?
Bad Faith lawsuits can be difficult to understand, primarily because the party being sued, the insurance carrier was not involved in the originally disputed incident. Instead, the carrier is sued for Bad Faith because of how it (mis)handled the original incident after it has occurred. Perhaps an example will help to clarify this confusing… Read More
What is a “Seat Belt Defense”?
There are legal consequences of not wearing a seat belt that should be taken into consideration in addition to the safety factor. One of them is called the seat belt defense. In Florida, insurance companies can claim a seat belt defense if the injured person was not wearing a seat belt at the time… Read More
What Is PIP Coverage In Florida? A Simple Guide
People are often confused about what PIP is, whose insurance company pays out the benefits in the event of an accident, and what is meant by Florida being a “no-fault” state. Below, we detail what you need to know about PIP coverage in Florida. What Is PIP Coverage in Florida? The laws surrounding PIP… Read More
What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine?
The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine protects a child who wanders or trespasses onto another’s property and is injured by a dangerous condition. Attractive nuisance is a negligence action, based on a land owner’s premise liability and to protect children from unreasonable risk of harm. Generally, a land owner may be responsible for a child trespasser’s… Read More
What is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Wrongful Death?
As an accident and wrongful death attorney in north central Florida with more than 30 years experience, I urge victims and their families to seek counsel from a knowledgeable attorney, who is experienced in handling such cases. Every wrongful death is individual. Feel free to give me a call at 800-373-8000 if you would… Read More
What Do I Do at a Four Way Stop? What Are the Rules in Gainesville?
According to Florida law, Florida Statutes Section 316.123, when you are approaching a four way stop, the first person to come to a complete stop is given the right to pull through the intersection. If more than one person stops at the same time, the person to the right has the right-of-way and may… Read More
What Could Happen If My Dog Bites Someone?
As an attorney specializing in dog bites with almost 40 years of experience, I have seen the devastating effects of these attacks. As a dog owner, you may be strictly liable to the victim for damages including: medical costs, and pain and suffering, regardless of whether this was the first attack. Hospital bills alone… Read More
What Can I Be Reimbursed for in a Slip and Fall Case?
As with other types of personal injury cases, an injured person from slip and fall accident in Florida is entitled to be compensated or reimbursed for: Out-of-pocket expenses for medical bills, therapy, prescription drugs, etc (present and future) Lost wages (present and future) Pain and Suffering Inconvenience Mental anguish Loss of ability to work… Read More
What Are the Rules in Florida Regarding Stopping for a School Bus?
As an accident attorney I can tell you that this is a good question to ask especially now at the beginning of the school year in Alachua County. Here is the information on rules regarding stopping for school buses: You should always stop for a school bus with its lights flashing; except if you… Read More
What Are the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus in the State of Florida?
Passing a school bus either when it is stopped or when it is preparing to stop is illegal because of the danger it poses to children entering or exiting the bus. You should always be alert when driving behind a school bus because of this risk. If a driver illegally passes a school bus… Read More
