Car insurance is required in many states, including Florida, but the specific type of insurance required varies by state. While insurance is meant to provide benefits for harm caused by car accidents, it is not uncommon for an insurer to attempt to deny coverage based on the terms of the policy. A Florida District Court of Appeals recently overruled a court order granting summary judgment in favor of an insurer, on ... [Read More]

If your loved one died in a motorcycle accident that someone else caused, it’s only natural to want justice. At the very least, your family shouldn’t have to face an uncertain financial future due to another person’s negligence. Fortunately, you may be able to recover compensation for funeral costs, lost financial contributions, and other damages by bringing a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money will undo the trauma ... [Read More]

In car accident cases where liability is clear it is often easier and more efficient to agree to settle. While theoretically settling a case is easier than proceeding with litigation, there must be clear evidence of an agreement to settle and the agreed upon terms for a case to be disposed of via settlement. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida rejected a defendant’s motion for summary ... [Read More]

In the state of Florida, leaving the scene of an accident that caused bodily injury is a third-degree felony. Potential penalties include a fine of up to $5,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years. Despite these consequences, hit and run accidents happen every single day. Although many of them are minor fender benders, some end up causing serious bodily injury and even death. Pedestrians are especially vulnerable ... [Read More]

When a reckless driver causes an accident, anyone who is injured as a result would most likely file a claim against their own PIP insurance carrier or the at-fault motorist’s insurance company. But what if a tire blowout was the proximate cause of the crash? Who would be liable for the medical bills, property repairs, and other damages? If your motorcycle tire blew out despite the fact that you performed ... [Read More]

In car accident cases where it is alleged a car was unsafe due to either the manner in which it was designed or manufactured, the car itself can be important evidence in establishing liability. In some cases, a plaintiff has a duty to preserve the car so that the opposing party may inspect it, and the failure to do so may adversely affect the plaintiff’s case. Recently, the United States ... [Read More]

It’s not uncommon to walk away from a car accident relatively unscathed. Those who are involved in motorcycle accidents, on the other hand, are incredibly lucky if they can walk away at all. Unlike cars, trucks, and SUVs, motorcycles don’t have a crumple zone. Outside of a helmet and perhaps a leather jacket and pants, riders have zero protection from the force of impact in the event of a collision. ... [Read More]

Tenacious Job Injury Attorneys Assisting Stuart Residents The Florida workers’ compensation system is geared toward ensuring that employees are treated fairly after suffering serious injuries as a result of an on-the-job accident. There are numerous ways that you may find yourself suffering harm as a result of a work injury. From muscle strains to broken bones to amputations, a work injury can have a seriously disruptive impact on your life. At Donaldson ... [Read More]