When it comes to my representation, what rights do I have in a personal...
Few relationships are as important as attorney/client relationship. Both attorney and client have certain commitments and rights, pursuant to a person injury contingency fee contract. To better help...
View ArticleDrunk Driver Kills Two Teens in Horrific Car Accident in West Palm Beach,...
Drinking is a rite of passage that comes about in all Americans once the golden age of 21 is hit. The problem with this rite of passage, however, is that many are inexperienced with drinking and, in...
View ArticleHow Do I Pay Son’s Medical Bills for Injuries Caused by Faulty Playground...
There are several potential parties that may be responsible for your son’s injuries. First, you may have a product liability claim against the maker of the playground equipment for manufacturing and...
View Article$752,000 for Client Rear Ended at Stop Sign in Florida
In January 2012, the plaintiff was driving her Ford Explorer to pick up her kids from school when she approached a stop sign. She made a complete stop and as her foot moved from the brake pedal to the...
View ArticleWhat Are “Structured Settlements” In Civil Legal Cases Here in Florida?
Question: I’ve been seeing TV ads that mention “structured settlements.” What does that mean? Answer: Structured settlements have been widely used for years in the personal...
View ArticleBe Careful! About Signing Any Release Form Sent by Insurance Company in...
Q. If you are in an accident why should you be careful when signing any release sent by the “at fault” driver’s insurance company? A. Many people in car accidents sustain property...
View ArticleIf I have been injured in Florida, do I need an Attorney or Should I Try to...
Question: If I’ve been injured, do I need an attorney or should I try to handle the claim myself? Answer: One of the first questions people ask after they’ve been injured is, “Do I need an attorney?”...
View ArticleHow is a Jury Selected in Florida in a Civil Case?
Question: How is a jury selected in a civil case? Answer: Potential jurors are selected among the citizens of the county and summoned for jury duty. After a brief description of jury...
View ArticleShould Corporations Have the Same Rights as Citizens in Florida?
Question: Should Corporations Have the Same Rights as Citizens? Answer: A famous American once said: “I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes...
View ArticleHow Do I Find the Best Attorney to Represent Me in Florida?
Given all the commercials and billboards advertising attorneys, I am often asked how to find the most qualified and effective attorney. No one should make an important life decisions like hiring...
View ArticleThe Wheels of Justice Can Turn Slowly in Florida
“The wheels of justice turn slowly but grind fine.” This quote is especially true in our current society. The biggest complaint we hear from clients is the amount of time it takes to resolve their...
View ArticleIs Texting While Driving Illegal in Florida? – A Follow Up Including New...
“Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Florida” – A Follow Up With Mention of New Florida State House Bill A few weeks ago, firm partner William Zoeller wrote about whether texting while driving can...
View ArticleBees Nesting in Abandoned House Attack Someone… Who is Responsible in Florida?
Question: My neighbor abandoned his house to the bank and now bees have nested on the property. Who is responsible if someone gets attacked by a swarm of bees from the neighbor’s property?...
View ArticleHow Does the Law Compensate a Child Whose Parent is Killed by the Negligence...
Question: How does the law compensate a child whose parent is killed by the negligence of another? Answer: The law provides that a child is entitled to be compensated as a...
View ArticleMy automobile insurance is up for renewal in Florida, should I stay loyal to...
Q. My automobile insurance is up for renewal, should I stay loyal to my insurance company? A. I get asked this question all the time and my answer is always, no. Insurance...
View ArticleBamboozled by the Insurance Companies and the State Legislature in Florida
Recently, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 119, which limits PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance that covers medical treatment that a person injured in an automobile accident can...
View ArticleThe Cop Said I was at Fault for my recent accident in Florida
Often times, our clients think they don’t have a valid injury claim because they we’re given a ticket, or the officer stated they were at fault. Most clients are surprised to learn that the opinions...
View ArticleCan A Jury Award Me Legal Fees if I Win My Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida?
Question: If I win my injury lawsuit at trial, can the jury award me damages to pay for my attorney fees? Answer: Unfortunately, no. In Florida, each side is generally responsible for paying its own...
View ArticlePersonal injury protection (PIP) insurance law changes in Florida, and how...
Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is the only required insurance for drivers in Florida. The Florida Legislature passed changes to the PIP law effective January 1, 2013. Here are the most...
View ArticleFlorida House Bill 587 Could Bring Dramatic Changes in Personal Injury Law
Recently, Florida House Bill 587 was proposed, which will limit the amount of medical expenses a person injured in an accident can recover to the “customarily accepted” payment for such services. This...
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