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How to Handle a Denied PIP Claim
Every driver in Florida is expected to carry personal injury protection insurance (PIP). But how do you handle a denied PIP claim? The purpose of PIP is to cover medical bills, lost wages, and funeral expenses, if necessary. As “no fault” insurance, PIP is used whether or not you are at fault for the… Read More »
How Does Not Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Motorcyclists over the age of 21 who have a minimum of $10,000 in bodily injury insurance are not required to wear a motorcycle helmet under Florida law. Many motorcyclists prefer not to wear helmets despite the proven advantages of using them. If you choose not to wear a motorcycle helmet and you are in… Read More »
How a DUI Could Affect Your Professional License
Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances can result in serious consequences for people with a professional license. In Florida, if a person has a job in the health professions that requires a license to practice, and said person is convicted of DUI, his or her professional license may be suspended. DUI… Read More »
Florida’s Move-Over Law: What It Requires and Why
Every year across the country, highway workers, law enforcement officers and first responders are hit by a vehicle as they are working. Like many states, Florida has implemented a Move-Over Law to help protect these workers and keep them safe. This law is important for drivers as well as those the law is meant… Read More »
Back Seat Seatbelts: Not a Florida Requirement
We have many freedoms in the United States. There are an unlimited number of things we are allowed to do. Most of us realize that just because we can do a thing, it doesn’t mean it is good for us to do it. Such is the case when it comes to adults wearing back… Read More »
Florida Professionals: Behind on Student Loans? Read This Now
Several decades ago, there were not many professions that needed a license in order for a person to be a practitioner. Now over twenty-five percent of the available professions have licensure requirements. These professions require education beyond high school, and in many instances, beyond four years of college in order to meet the requirements… Read More »
Suing for Pain and Suffering in Florida
When a personal injury occurs due to another person’s negligence, the cost can be more than just tangible medical bills and lost wages. When pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, plaintiffs may be able to sue for “pain and suffering” in Florida. This is a broad term that encompasses non-economic damages that are caused by… Read More »
Settlement Calculator for Personal Injury in Florida
When you are injured by the negligence of others, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. Auto accidents, premises injuries, defective products, and other situations can cause serious injuries that impact your health and financial stability. When you pursue a personal injury claim, you may wonder how a settlement amount is… Read More »
Is Marijuana Illegal in Florida?
There has been ongoing confusion over the marijuana laws in Florida, mostly due to misinformation that continues to spread through social media and online sources. Regardless of rumors, marijuana is still illegal in Florida, except for the use of lawfully-obtained medical marijuana, but even this area of use is blurred with confusion. Here is… Read More »
The Florida Breathalyzer Law
Under Florida law, driving is a privilege and one that comes with certain expectations. By accepting the privilege to drive, there is implied consent that a driver must submit to a lawful chemical test of their breath or urine if they are suspected of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. This is… Read More »
