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Straight answers on settlements, deadlines, and how Florida injury claims actually work, from a trial attorney who tries cases.

Can You Switch Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida Without Paying Two Fees?

July 26, 2026

Can You Switch Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida Without Paying Two Fees?

Yes. In Florida you can change personal injury lawyers at almost any stage of your case, and in most cases you will not pay two fees. You still owe one contingency fee, the percentage in your original contract, and your old and new firms divide that single fee between them based on the work each one did…

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Who Is Liable After a Florida Truck Accident: the Driver or the Trucking Company

July 19, 2026

Who Is Liable After a Florida Truck Accident: the Driver or the Trucking Company

In most Florida truck accident cases the answer is both, and the trucking company is the one that matters. Under a doctrine called respondeat superior, a motor carrier is responsible for the negligence of its driver on the job, which means the company's commercial policy rather than the driver's personal auto coverage is what actually pays…

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How Florida PIP Insurance Works and What It Actually Covers After a Crash

July 13, 2026

How Florida PIP Insurance Works and What It Actually Covers After a Crash

Florida PIP is the coverage your own auto insurer pays after a crash, no matter who caused it. It pays 80 percent of your reasonable and necessary medical bills and 60 percent of your lost wages, up to a combined limit of 10,000 dollars…

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What to Do in the First 14 Days After a Car Accident in Florida

July 6, 2026

What to Do in the First 14 Days After a Car Accident in Florida

See a doctor inside the 14-day window Florida law sets for PIP benefits, report the crash to your own insurer, and preserve your evidence before it disappears…

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Boat Accident at Haulover Inlet? How to Sue the Policy, Not Your Friend

May 9, 2026

Boat Accident at Haulover Inlet? How to Sue the Policy, Not Your Friend

Reviewed by Vladimir Tsirkin, Esq., Florida Personal Injury Attorney | Licensed in FL, NY, NJ, PA | Last Updated: May 2026 Haulover Inlet is one of…

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Florida’s No-Free-Bite Dog Law: Why First-Time Biters Still Pay

May 4, 2026

Florida’s No-Free-Bite Dog Law: Why First-Time Biters Still Pay

Reviewed by Vladimir Tsirkin, Esq., Florida Personal Injury Attorney | Licensed in FL, NY, NJ, PA | Last Updated: May 2026 Florida is one of a small…

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Hit and Run in Florida? Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is Your Real Lifeline

April 30, 2026

Hit and Run in Florida? Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is Your Real Lifeline

Reviewed by Vladimir Tsirkin, Esq., Florida Personal Injury Attorney | Licensed in FL, NY, NJ, PA | Last Updated: April 2026 If a hit-and-run driver…

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Was the Uber Driver on the App? The Question That Decides Your Rideshare Case

April 27, 2026

Was the Uber Driver on the App? The Question That Decides Your Rideshare Case

Reviewed by Vladimir Tsirkin, Esq., Florida Personal Injury Attorney | Licensed in FL, NY, NJ, PA | Last Updated: April 2026 Every rideshare accident…

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Common Causes of Truck Accidents

April 7, 2026

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

The most common causes of truck accidents are driver fatigue from hours of service violations, distracted driving, speeding to meet unrealistic…

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What is the Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement in Florida?

March 27, 2026

What is the Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement in Florida?

$600,000, $1.1 Million for Serious Injuries Median: $612,500 | Minor injuries: $50K-$150K | Catastrophic: $6M+ The average motorcycle accident…

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How Much is a Motorcycle Accident Settlement Worth?

March 22, 2026

How Much is a Motorcycle Accident Settlement Worth?

Motorcycle accident settlements typically range from $50,000 to over $500,000, depending on injury severity, medical costs, lost income, and the…

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Truck Accident Laws: What Victims Need to Know

March 12, 2026

Truck Accident Laws: What Victims Need to Know

Truck accident laws include federal FMCSA regulations that govern driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo loading, plus state liability laws…

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How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

March 3, 2026

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

Most car accident lawyers cost nothing upfront. They work on a contingency fee basis , meaning you pay nothing unless you win your case. The standard…

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How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

February 26, 2026

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

Most car accident settlements take between 6 months and 2 years to resolve. Straightforward cases with clear liability and minor injuries often…

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