Florida TBI Statute of Limitations: Which Date Controls?
Most Florida traumatic brain injury lawsuits based on negligence have a two-year filing period, usually starting when the injury occurred. A later TBI diagnosis does not, by itself, restart that period. The two-year rule applies to negligence claims that accrued after March 24, 2023. Certain claims, such as medical malpractice, follow separate rules.
Negligent Security Claims in Fort Lauderdale: What to Preserve
After an attack at a Fort Lauderdale hotel, apartment, bar, or parking lot, a negligent security claim may be possible. You must show that someone with a duty to protect you failed to use reasonable care and that failure helped cause your injuries. Video, reports, past complaints, and security records can help explain what happened.
Florida Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights: What Families Can Do
Florida nursing home residents have rights to proper care, privacy, dignity, and treatment choices. Licensed facilities must publish and follow these rights. A violation may support a civil claim, but a claim still requires proof of harm.
Florida Slip and Fall Claims: How to Prove Notice
To prove notice under Florida Statute 768.0755, you must show that the business knew about the temporary substance or should have known about it, and should have acted to fix it. A fall alone does not prove notice or liability.
Florida Unmarked Crosswalks: When Drivers Must Yield
No painted lines does not mean no crosswalk. Learn when Florida drivers must yield, how shared fault works, and what braking evidence can actually show.
Hurt Walking or Biking Near Pompano Pier: A Visitor Guide
If you were hurt while walking or biking near Pompano Pier, get care and report the injury. Record the exact spot, each person’s movement and any rideshare app status. Check which policies may help and save records before going home. A police report does not trigger the rideshare insurance minimums. A visitor’s right to medical benefits needs its own check.
Pompano Beach Boating Claims: Law, Evidence and Deadlines
A boating injury near Pompano Beach can raise both Florida and maritime law questions. The location and activity matter. Filing in state court does not let you choose the longer deadline. Save the scene records, trip terms and any court notice for review.
Broward School-Zone Injuries: Rules and Claims
Broward County school-zone rules depend on the signs and road conditions at the time. A reduced speed limit, a stopped bus and a crossing each have their own rules. If your child is hurt, a traffic violation can be evidence of fault. It does not prove an injury claim by itself.
Hollywood Broadwalk Injuries: Who May Be Responsible?
Who pays after an injury on Hollywood’s Broadwalk depends on the cause and who was in charge of the hazard. A rider, a business or the city may be at fault. Each claim needs proof of what went wrong and how it hurt you. Being hurt at the beach does not, on its own, mean that the city must pay.
Revealing the Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida
A collision with a fully loaded, 80,000-pound commercial truck is a catastrophic event. These accidents, often occurring on major Florida highways like I-95 and the Turnpike, leave a wake of devastation. While the immediate focus is often on the truck driver’s actions, the reality is that the root cause is frequently more complex. Our firm […]
Florida Car Accident Reporting Deadlines
After a Florida crash Florida Car Accident Reporting Deadlines By Miller & Jacobs Accident Attorneys Notify law enforcement at once after a Florida crash if someone is injured or killed, or damage to a vehicle or other property appears to be at least $2,000. That damage threshold took effect October 1, 2026. Medical care, insurance […]
Florida PIP Benefits: What Your Policy May Pay
INSURANCE AFTER A FLORIDA CRASH Florida PIP Benefits: What Your Policy May Pay By Miller & Jacobs Accident Attorneys Florida PIP may pay part of your medical costs and lost income after a covered crash, even when someone else was at fault. Medical and disability benefits share a $10,000 limit. For medical benefits, you must […]