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A Primer on Florida’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Requirements
Florida has laws that govern insurance requirements for those holding a Florida drivers license and registering a vehicle in Florida. Various coverages like property damage coverage, personal injury protection, and bodily injury coverage are required. To help clarify Florida’s insurance requirements, SmithLaw offers this primer: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) This coverage applies to the insured [...]
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Slip and Fall Injury Cases in Florida
20. July 2011
Have you been injured due to a slip and fall accident? The pain, suffering, medical bills, and lost wages from an injury caused by the negligence of others are cause for concern. At SmithLaw, we’ve talked to many clients in this situation and we’re available to offer counsel in your time of need. In Florida, there [...]
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Wrongful Death Cases and Florida Law
19. July 2011
The unexpected death of a loved one is always a sad event. The death of a loved one due to negligence or misconduct on the part of another is inexcusable. Wrongful death can take many forms. Its definition depends on the circumstances of the incident, but always as the result of someone else’s negligence or [...]
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Auto Accidents and Florida Law
19. July 2011
A car crash can be more than an inconvenience. The damage to your vehicle, yourself, and/or your passengers can be catastrophic. Vehicle crashes that cause personal injury from negligence are on the rise due to drivers: being distracted being unskilled texting using their cell phone speeding [...]
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Motorcycle Accidents and Florida Law
19. July 2011
A motorcycle crash can be even deadlier than a car crash. The physical damage to your bike, yourself, and/or your passenger can be horrific. A motorcyclist often doesn’t stand a chance when involved in crashes with vehicles, even if they’ve prepared for the road by taking a motorcycle safety course. The broken bones, brain injuries, [...]
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Truck Accidents and Florida Law
19. July 2011
A truck crash is a scary and frightening experience. The damage to your truck, yourself, and/or your passengers might be life altering. Oftentimes, drivers of trucks or SUVs feel safer than the average driver of a car because they think their larger vehicle will keep them from being injured as badly. This can be the [...]
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Medical Malpractice in Florida
19. July 2011
Medical malpractice takes many forms. It could involve death or a diminished quality of life due to negligence on the part of a doctor or other medical professional. Medical malpractice cases can be lengthy and complex. The validity of a claim rests on whether or not a prevailing professional standard of care was exercised by [...]
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Victims of Dog Bites in the State of Florida
15. July 2011
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Florida law has several ways dog-bite victims can receive compensation and justice for their injuries. They can pursue action from the dog-bite laws and/or negligence laws. There are also special circumstances that apply to children and property with a landlord. Humans are not the only ones helped by Florida law in cases involving dog bites. [...]
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Getting Medical Expenses Covered After an Accident
30. June 2011
After an accident, one of the last things you want to think about is your medical expenses. Some people have health insurance to cover a major part of their costs. But for those who have to pay a large percentage or all of their medical expenses, an accident can lead to financial hardship and even bankruptcy. [...]
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