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Wrongful Death Claims in Florida: What Families Need to Know

Wrongful Death Claims in Florida: What Families Need to Know

Florida's Wrongful Death Act allows families to recover what they're owed after losing a loved one to negligence, but only the personal representative of the estate can file, and the two-year deadline runs from the date of death. Here's what the law provides, how comparative fault works (including the medical malpractice exception), and how the process works.

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A Federal Court Just Ruled Your AI Chats Aren't Private. Here's What That Means for Your Case.

A Federal Court Just Ruled Your AI Chats Aren't Private. Here's What That Means for Your Case.

In February 2026, a federal court ruled that a person's exchanges with a public AI chatbot were not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. It is the first federal decision squarely on the question. Here is what the court actually held, what it does and does not mean, and why it matters even in a simple car accident case.

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Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida: What Victims Need to Know

Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida: What Victims Need to Know

In Florida, a slip and fall case usually turns on one question: did the property owner know about the hazard, or should they have known, and did they fail to fix it? This guide explains how fault is decided, how the 50 percent bar works, the two-year deadline, and why the evidence that proves your case disappears fast.

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New Florida Laws That Took Effect July 1, 2026: What Drivers and Accident Victims Need to Know

New Florida Laws That Took Effect July 1, 2026: What Drivers and Accident Victims Need to Know

More than 100 new Florida laws took effect July 1, 2026. Two matter most to drivers and accident victims: Isaiah's Law (HB 35) toughens the rules on unlicensed and repeat offenders, and Senate Bill 192 removes the old cap on upfront chiropractic payments. PIP, the 14-day rule, and your right to recover are all unchanged.

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Pedestrian Accidents in Florida: Who Is at Fault and What Victims Need to Do Immediately

Pedestrian Accidents in Florida: Who Is at Fault and What Victims Need to Do Immediately

Being hit as a pedestrian is different from a regular car accident. You had no protection, and the insurance company may still try to blame you for what happened. This guide explains who is at fault under Florida law, what insurance may apply, and the steps that protect your claim before the insurer decides what your case is worth.

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What to Do If the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in Florida

What to Do If the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in Florida

Finding out the at-fault driver has no insurance doesn't mean your case is over. Florida accident claims often involve multiple coverage layers beyond the other driver's policy. Your PIP pays first regardless of fault, and Uninsured Motorist coverage on your own policy may become your most important resource. Fast documentation and smart decisions in the first 14 days protect your claim and your options.

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