Injuries

Some people are of the notion that if they're injured in a slip or trip and fall at a business, the business is automatically liable for their injuries. The fact of the matter is that in Florida the owner of property can be held liable if someone falls so long as the...

When people are injured in an accident, they often want to reach a settlement of their claim as soon as possible. From a human standpoint, this makes a lot of sense. However, from a legal standpoint, an injured person should normally not settle until they reach "MMI"...

Florida insurance law requires an insurance company to act in good faith in protecting its insured. This seems like a simple, self-evident principle. But what does it really mean in the context of a personal injury claim? Often the most common areas where questions...

The term "Subrogation" frequently comes up in personal injury cases, both in Florida and elsewhere. So what does subrogation mean and how does it work? In simplest terms, subrogation means that one person or party "stands in the shoes" of another as far as right to...

In personal injury law, a medical provider will often ask for a "Letter of Protection" from the attorney representing the injured person. So what is the attorney giving when they issue a "Letter of Protection" (also sometimes called an "LOP")? An LOP is a letter or...

When mediation is conducted, one of the first things that happens is that the parties and the mediator have an discussion about mediation in general and about the case in particular. That initial meeting is sometimes conducted with everyone in the same room together...

In most areas of civil law in Florida, mediation has become the norm before a case can proceed to trial. As a result, understanding the mediation process can be useful to anyone involved in a civil court proceeding. This includes cases involving personal injury,...