New PIP Coverage Changes

On July 1 most of the new PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage changes went into effect. House Bill 119 was passed and signed into law amending 320.27 F.S. to try and dissuade fraudulent claims from being filed, but these new...

What Happens After I Reach MMI Under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law?

If you have been injured at work, under workers compensation regulations, your employer is obligated to provide free medical care plus weekly wage loss benefits until you can return to your job. However, once your doctor states that you are at “maximum...

Fighting Discrimination: Your Shield Against Disability Bias

We live in a world where an individual’s capabilities and qualifications can be overshadowed by something over which there is no control–a disability. Sadly, this is a harsh reality for countless individuals in the workforce. Disability discrimination is a pervasive...

Seeking Justice and Closure After Wrongful Death

There are few things more traumatic and heartbreaking than the unexpected loss of a loved one. For many families, a death caused by the negligence or intentional act of another person could constitute a wrongful death lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances,...

Florida Motorcycle Accidents: What You Need to Know

There’s something special about feeling the wind on your face as you ride on the open road. Sadly, that sense of freedom comes with a lot of risk. Motorcyclists are significantly more likely to be injured or killed in a...

What You Need to Know About Comparative Negligence

After suffering an injury after an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is being held responsible for someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, recent tort reform in Florida requires a determination of the extent of each party’s responsibility for...