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Jury selection, known as voir dire, can significantly influence the outcome of a Florida personal injury trial. During jury selection, attorneys question potential jurors, ultimately excusing some using a challenge for cause and others using peremptory strikes. A Neil inquiry may be initiated if it appears that discriminatory factors were used to remove a juror.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Medical malpractice suits are a common part of our everyday world. When we put our trust in medical professionals to keep us and our loved ones safe, occasionally that trust is broken and a person is injured at the hands of a medical professional who was supposed to help. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be [...]
On December 14th just before 11:30 pm, a crash occurred leaving one dead on the scene of the accident, but no charges were brought. The accident occurred on Florida 50 and Dean Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the press release, a man was walking across Florida 50 when he was struck [...]
A recent Florida case involving the wrongful death lawsuit of a motorist involved in a fatal auto accident collision with a truck has highlighted how privacy rights and discovery requests in an effort to prove fault and comparative negligence can intersect as opposing interests in Florida car accident cases. Improper use of a mobile device [...]
In September, we were proud to present our Free Guide to Car Insurance Coverage in Florida, in which we outlined the different types of coverage available to motorists in the Sunshine State. We wanted to offer this guide because car insurance coverage terms and policies are notoriously verbose and can be confusing to read and [...]
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Paul S. Reed of Reed & Reed in Brandon, Florida has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won [...]
In June, we wrote about Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws. Recently, Florida lawyers asked a judge to declare unconstitutional the 2012 changes to this auto insurance law, The Palm Beach Post reports. Specifics of the Case The plaintiff in the case is Yesenia Boatswain. Boatswain is a policyholder with Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Co., a subsidiary of United [...]
