“How much is my Florida injury case worth?” It is probably one of the top three questions our Palm Beach personal injury lawyers get asked right off the bat – and it’s not always a simple thing to answer. As experienced civil trial lawyers, we can typically provide a general…
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Florida Nursing Home Wrongful Death Claim Bill (Thankfully) Dies in Committee – But Could Be Filed Again
A state bill that would have all but eliminated most Florida nursing home wrongful death claims has (thankfully) died in committee. However, our West Palm Beach nursing home injury lawyers wouldn’t put it past the insurance and nursing home industries to push lawmakers to pick up the torch again in…
What the E. Jean Carroll Sex Abuse Lawsuit Tells Us About This Type of Litigation
Over the past several years, numerous high-profile sexual assault and sexual abuse lawsuits have raised public awareness about both the realities and long-term consequences of this trauma. It’s part of the reason so many states have passed look-back laws or lifted the statute of limitations for claims stemming from alleged…
Florida Premises Liability Claims Often Hinge on Claimant’s On-Site Role
Florida personal injury claims for premises liability – that is, the duty owed by property owners to those who enter – often hinge on the role of the claimant. That is, were they invited as a member of the public or for the financial benefit of the property owner? They’re…
What is the Florida Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?
The injuries one sustains as a result of South Florida medical malpractice may last forever – but the time window in which you must initiate legal action does not. As our Palm Beach medical malpractice attorneys can explain, there is generally a two-year statute of limitations for Florida medical malpractice…
Florida Bicycle Accident PIP Claim Denied for Failure to Submit Timely Information
If you’re ever in a South Florida bicycle accident with someone driving a car, one avenue through which you might obtain compensation is through your own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance that you purchase as part of your regular car insurance. As our Palm Beach personal injury lawyers can explain,…
Florida Car Accident Defective Seat Belt Claim Against Manufacturer Fails Timeliness Test
When it comes to defective or dangerous products – including cars and their parts – the State of Florida gives claimants 12 years from the delivery of the product to its first purchaser in which to file a claim for harm caused by that product. That might sound like a…
Big Changes to Law Will Impact Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit Claimants
Major changes to state law are going to significantly impact Florida personal injury lawsuit claimants – most of them adversely. Among the provisions in the new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on March 24, 2023: A shortened statute of limitations in personal injury cases, from four years to file…
Are Injuries Received in Physical Therapy Medical Malpractice?
Physical therapy is a form of medical treatment that helps injured or ill people of all ages and ability to improve movement and manage pain. These treatments are beneficial in preventing future injuries, rehabilitating someone who has already been injured, or treating patients with chronic conditions or illnesses. But what…
Blame for Suicide at Florida Behavior Center is Ruled a Matter of General Negligence, Not Medical Malpractice
Every year, nearly 46,000 Americans die and another 1.2 million attempt to take their own lives, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It’s not uncommon for loved ones to agonize for years about “what if” and what might be done differently – possibly blaming themselves or others for…