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 [...]

Texas and Florida passed laws that try to mandate what social media platforms can and cannot do regarding the content people post. Whether you are conservative or liberal, you most likely think social media censors you. That issue is at the heart of this Supreme Court case. Texas and Florida Law These two states passed [...]

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 [...]

It’s a common enough question - why do I need a lawyer? After all, they’re going to take a third of my money! And I need that money! Here’s the thing - there are times when a lawyer isn’t going to help you much. Small claims court or fighting a traffic ticket don’t call for [...]

Defense lawyers use your information in surprising ways during Florida court cases.  What happens when you sue someone? There are the parts everyone knows. You file your suit, the case is approved, and the defendant receives a subpoena shortly afterward, asking them to appear in court.  Bing, bang, boom, you're in the money, right? If [...]

Were you received injured or disabled when under a medical professional's care? Did their negligence cause you harm? You're not alone. In fact, around 250,000 Americans die every year from medical errors. Some studies state that medical errors account for over 440,000 deaths globally. Many healthcare professionals don't report their mistakes. These mistakes are the third-leading [...]

Statistics show that errors in medical treatment are the third most common cause of death in America today. We all like to think that we're in safe hands when we're in the care of doctors and nurses. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. If a medical mistake has left you with an ongoing illness or [...]

Animal attacks often cause extremely serious injuries, especially if the victim is a young child. Yet many people own dogs, and these people are generally opposed to stern dog bite laws. So, Florida has a limited strict liability law. Owners are strictly liable for bite injuries, but not for other injuries, such as knockdowns. In [...]