What is a Compulsory Medical Examination or “CME”?
May 02, 2019
A compulsory medical exam, or "CME", can be requested of a plaintiff or a defendant during a personal injury trial under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. In Rule 1.360, a party is granted the rig...
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Proving Liability in Rear End Collision Accidents
May 02, 2019
When an action arises from a rear-end collision, there is usually a presumption that the rear driver is negligent. The general rule is that a rear-end collision with a vehicle that is stopped or is in...
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How Do Personal Injury Protection Benefits Work in Florida?
May 02, 2019
In Florida, PIP coverage is required to be purchased by all owners of motor vehicles registered in the state. PIP coverage makes the individual responsible for their own injuries in an accident regard...
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How Does a Contingency Fee Agreement Work in Personal Injury Cases?
May 02, 2019
The payment of attorney’s fees under a contingent fee contract is contingent on the outcome of the matter for which the legal services are rendered. Under most contingent fee contracts in personal inj...
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Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the Government in Florida?
May 02, 2019
In Florida, the state and its agencies are liable for tort claims in the same manner and to the same extent as private individuals under like circumstances, meaning that the legislature has explicitly...
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Guide on Comparative Negligence in Florida
May 02, 2019
In Florida, law recognizes that every person has a duty to exercise due care for his own safety. Inherent in the duty of every person to exercise due care for his own safety is the essential element t...
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Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
May 02, 2019
Mediation is a popular form of dispute resolution in Florida. Its use has grown with endorsement by the legislature and the Florida Supreme Court. It can be used as a prelitigation settlement tool; ho...
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