As the name suggests, punitive damages are meant to punish a defendant to force that defendant to change their behavior. But not everyone can ask for punitive damages. In fact, the requirements for eligibility are strict. Florida law allows punitive damages against a...
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), Florida leads the country with the highest percentage of uninsured drivers: 26.7%, which is substantially higher than the national average of around 13%. Not only is this illegal and dangerous but getting into an...
Head-on collisions are often considered the most dangerous type of vehicular accidents. This is because in a head-on collision, there is nowhere for the car’s energy to go except into the other car. Compared to a side impact or rear-end accidents, head-on collisions...
When it comes to your personal injury case, we typically face two eventual outcomes – either settle the case or go to trial. A well-negotiated settlement can leave you financially secure while ending your lawsuit quickly but runs the risk of undervaluing your claim....
What happens if you are involved in a bike accident in South Florida and suffer a serious injury? If you were hit by a car, truck, or other motorized vehicle – whose insurance company is responsible? What if no one was at fault? Unfortunately, in South Florida,...
