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Survival of Florida Loss of Consortium Claims
When a person is seriously injured by someone else’s negligence, he or she may have a personal injury claim. The injured person’s spouse may also have a claim for loss of consortium. A loss of consortium claim compensates the spouse of an injured person for the damages suffered by that spouse, including loss of society and... [...]
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CME of Defendants in Florida Personal Injury Cases
Plaintiffs frequently face compulsory medical examinations (“CMEs”) in personal injury cases. Although it is less common for defendants to be required to undergo CMEs, defendants may be subject to them pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 1.360 provides that a party may request that another party submit... [...]
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Surviving a South Florida Canal Crash - Don’t Become a Water Death Statistic
South Florida’s waterways make beautiful scenery, but they are dangerous. With so many waterways that do not have barriers to keep cars from sliding or crashing into them, canal crashes can easily become fatal.
These crashes are more common than you may think. On Sept. 18, a 78-year-old man... [...]
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Williams v. GEICO - Auto Insurance Step-Down Provisions Challenged —
Florida is one of a handful of states that recognize family “step down provisions” in auto insurance policies. These provisions are frequently challenged because they purport that certain injured parties, by virtue of their relationship to the negligent party, should receive less. Specifically,... [...]
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GEICO v. Rodriguez - Insurer to Pay Sanctions in Pedestrian Injury Claim
Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeals has ruled an insured’s misrepresentations to the court about his fitness as a driver at the time of a serious crash did not void his insurance policy.
Therefore, the company is responsible for paying sanctions imposed against defendant by the court in GEICO v.... [...]
