Jan 10, 2018 by
Many legal discussions about time and deadlines in a personal injury action revolve around filing or answering something too late. Sometimes, an action can be filed too early. If a claim is added too early or too late, the litigation can either be dismissed or derailed. This is seen in a recent car accident case from the Third District Court of Appeal (No. 3D17-1086), which determined a third-party bad-faith action ... [Read More]
Jan 3, 2018 by
In a slip and fall case, the location of the accident often determines which venue is appropriate for a civil action. Sometimes if one files suit against a business, the injured person may choose to file suit in the state where the corporation’s headquarters are located. In an appellate decision out of the Third District Court of Appeal, the court reviewed whether or not the state court system was an ... [Read More]
Court of Appeal Reinstates Verdict for Insurance Company in Florida Uninsured Motorist Coverage Case
Dec 26, 2017 by
When serious injuries are litigated in a car accident case, the injured party must show the jury the connection between the injury suffered and the accident. The injured person must also demonstrate the types of care needed to treat the long-lasting effects of the injury, along with the associated costs. This is often accomplished through the testimony of expert witnesses. The Fifth District recently assessed the testimony of experts in ... [Read More]
Dec 19, 2017 by
Florida car accidents are often caused by poor choices made by other drivers or bad weather conditions. Occasionally, they are caused by hazards created by construction zones or the design of a roadway. The Third District Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion in a negligence action filed against a gas station. The plaintiff alleged a cut across a median requested and promoted by the gas station caused the errant ... [Read More]
Florida Estate Allowed to Access Uninsured Motorist Benefits From Collector Vehicle Insurance Policy
Dec 13, 2017 by
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling in favor of an estate seeking coverage from an auto insurer. A man suffered a fatal accident while riding his motorcycle, and the deceased’s estate sought uninsured motorist coverage benefits from his collector vehicle insurance policy. This policy provided $300,000 worth of coverage for stacked uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for $416 per year. The insurer denied the claim, and the ... [Read More]
Dec 6, 2017 by
When filing a Florida wrongful death case, an estate must attempt to name all of the claims of injury against all parties. Opportunities to correct or add claims or parties in a complaint exist but must be done within a statutorily specified amount of time. A recent Fourth District Court of Appeal decision provides insight into the timing and appropriateness of these types of additions. The personal representative of the ... [Read More]
Nov 29, 2017 by
In all civil litigation, the right to appeal an order of the trial court is essential to the judicial process. Incorporating tiers of review injects a system of checks and balances. If one suffers an injury in an accident, files suit, is dealt an unfavorable ruling, and feels the court ruled incorrectly, one can appeal the decision by the trial court judge. Since there are statutory timelines for filing suit, ... [Read More]
Nov 22, 2017 by
Personal Injury Protection benefits are available to those who’ve suffered physical injuries in a Florida auto accident. Before PIP is distributed, Florida statutes require the deductible to be subtracted from the total medical care bill before the statutory reimbursement limitations are provided. In a recent district court of appeal decision, an auto insurer attempted to persuade the courts otherwise. In its appeal from the trial court’s calculation, the auto insurer ... [Read More]
Nov 15, 2017 by
Florida wrongful death cases stem from different types of accidents and injuries. Some may be caused by a vehicle collision, and others may occur at the hands of a negligent health care provider. In any scenario, the plaintiff and their counsel must scrutinize all of the relevant statutes that either affect the way proceedings unfold or present substantive challenges to obtaining the damages one seeks. In Florida, a medical negligence ... [Read More]
Nov 8, 2017 by
If a product causes serious injuries, the manufacturer can be held strictly liable for the injury. The manufacturer is accountable for a defective design or failing to warn of dangers. In a recent Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals lawsuit, the manufacturer of a transvaginal mesh product appealed the final judgment awarding over $6 million to a woman substantially injured by its product. The injured woman’s lawsuit originated in West Virginia ... [Read More]
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