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Premises Liability Depends on the Facts of the Incident Premises liability is the area of the law that allows you to pursue compensation if you suffer injuries while on someone else’s property. Because this can be a complicated and often misunderstood area of the law, attorney Paul Reed of Reed & Reed addresses some common [...]
The people of Florida scored an important victory recently in the ongoing legal saga related to insurance claim tort reform. Florida’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal recently overruled a trial court ruling that allowed changes to Florida Statute 627.428 to apply retroactively. Why does the appellate court decision matter to the people of Florida? Attorney [...]
Florida is one of several states that have what is commonly referred to as a “no-fault” insurance law; however, the term “no-fault” can be misleading to motorists involved in a collision. As attorney Paul Reed explains in a recent segment of Lawyer Podcast, a more accurate term for Florida’s insurance law would be “regardless of [...]
Hurricane Milton blew across the State of Florida barely two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the Sunshine State. Collectively, Hurricanes Helene and Milton are estimated to have caused over $100 billion in damage. Homeowners throughout Florida will be filing insurance claims for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, many more claims will be denied or underpaid because [...]
Each year, Florida property owners brace for the Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1st through November 30th and typically brings 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA. The destructive nature of hurricanes is unparalleled. In fact, hurricanes are the leading cause of [...]
Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the State of Florida, you are required to abide by the "Move Over Law" that underwent some important changes that took effect on January 1, 2024. Failing to understand and obey the Move Over Law could result in points against your license and a hefty fine.What [...]
Recent changes to Florida law eliminated the long-standing right of property owners to collect attorney fees following the successful litigation of an insurance claim against their insurance company. In practical terms, this made it harder for property owners to challenge an underpayment or denial of claim. Where does this leave a property owner who has [...]
Recent changes to Florida law will directly impact home and business owners and their ability to challenge insurance companies when they encounter problems getting a first-party property claim paid. Specifically, changes to Florida Statute 627.428 took away the right to attorney’s fees when a homeowner or business owner successfully litigates a denial or underpayment of [...]
Back in 2018, Faye Crump and her friend went to see a popular movie at an AMC movie theatre in Altamonte Springs, Florida. At some point during the showing of the movie, a gunshot was fired in the parking lot, resulting in theatre employees shouting to “get out” followed by a stampede of moviegoers trying [...]
Since 2001, there has been a drop in the total number of paid medical malpractice claims against healthcare professionals. Although this may sound like good news, medical negligence is more common than you'd think. The main reason for the drop in claims is that victims aren't likely to file a lawsuit. The complications of the [...]
