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...
If you or a loved one has ever been bitten or attacked by a dog, you are certainly aware of how traumatic an experience it can be. We see the results of these attacks when handling these dog bite cases, and some of the injuries are life altering. If you’re currently...
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...
Highway traffic deaths increased last year, even though the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in fewer vehicles on the road. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) attributes the increase in deaths to drivers’ increasingly risky behavior,...
