South Florida Accident Awareness Blog
In an effort to promote awareness and keep people in our community safer, our news blog provides visitors with current information on local accidents, medical malpractice, product recalls and other Florida law.
Can I text at a stop light in Florida?
The law in Florida allows for texting at stoplights. As long as the vehicle is not moving, it's not considered in operation for the texting and driving statute. However, you need to keep in mind that if...
Is it against the law in Florida to text while driving?
Florida has recently changed the laws to prohibit texting and driving. What that means is you cannot text while moving in a vehicle, you can while the vehicle stationary. A lesser-known aspect to that law...
Can Florida dog owners be held liable if their dog bites?
Florida law states that dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. Even if that person never had a thought that their dog would bite someone, if their dog does injure a member of the public...
What can I do in Florida if a dog bites me?
Well, you can't sue a dog in the state of Florida but you can absolutely sue a dog owner. A dog owner is responsible for their dog's actions whether it's intentional or not. If you're bitten or injured by...
Can the insurance company refuse to cover my property damage claim and pay any benefits?
An insurance company can refuse to treat you fairly, but that's not the end of the story. If an insurance company denies you benefits under your contract, it's important that you contact an attorney who...
Do I have grounds to bring suit against my insurer?
If an insurance company treats you unfairly and violates their contract with you, you have grounds to bring a lawsuit in the state of Florida against them. That lawsuit would be defined by the contract...
Are there time limits to sue for injuries in a Florida medical malpractice case?
Generally the statute of limitations or the time limit to bring a lawsuit for a medical malpractice case is two years. However, that rule has numerous exceptions and even the exceptions have exceptions....
Can anything be recovered if medical malpractice causes the patient to die?
If a patient dies as a result of medical malpractice, different damages can be recovered depending on who's bringing the claim. For example, if the person who passes away is married, the spouse can bring a...
Can I sue for medical malpractice if a family member dies as a result of the malpractice?
It depends on the relationship to the person who have passed away. Florida laws are very specific about who can bring a claim and what damages they can pursue for that claim. For example, if the person who...
What are some examples of medical malpractice?
The example that everybody goes to is cutting off the wrong leg but medical malpractice can be a subtle situation. For example, removing someone from care too soon. If a doctor pushes someone out and that...
I was injured in a Florida motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
If you or a loved one is injured while riding a motorcycle and you're not wearing a helmet, you can recover damages. Florida has a doctrine called comparative liability, which means the defense is allowed...
Should I provide statements to my insurance company and the insurance company of the driver who hit me in a Florida motorcycle accident case?
If you're injured while riding a motorcycle in the state of Florida, it's likely that your insurance contract will require you to cooperate the investigation of the claim. That can include making a...
What should I do if I am involved in a Florida motorcycle accident?
The first thing you should do is call the police. The next, if you're able, is gather evidence. Please take pictures of the scene, take pictures of the vehicle that hit you, and take pictures of the...
Can I sue an apartment building owner for negligent security for a rape that occurred?
Potentially, yes. If an apartment owner or a manager knew or reasonably should have known that a dangerous condition, like a rapist, existed on the property, they have a duty to correct that dangerous...
Do all property owners have a duty to provide exterior lighting in the common areas of the property?
Yes, building owners and managers have a duty to comply with local building codes. The building codes specify a certain level of illumination for common areas. If they are in violation of that, that's per...
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