Recent Blog Posts
Orlando Tragedy Leads To Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A wrongful death case is always tragic, given that they always involve someone gone far too soon. Sometimes, however, courts do not see a clear enough chain of evidence to award legal compensation for a family’s losses. A federal court recently ruled that a wrongful death case stemming from a 2023 Orlando shooting be… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & FMLA Leave
If a person is injured at work, they will most often try to claim workers’ compensation benefits in order to ensure the bills are paid while they recuperate. However, there are other state and federal programs like FMLA leave that provide relief to injured workers, and it is very easy to get oneself into… Read More »
Tesla Held Partially Liable In Autopilot Failure Case
In September 2025, a federal jury in Florida held that Tesla was at least partially liable for a 2019 crash that killed one person and severely injured another. The verdict imposed more than $240 million in damages, and while a pretrial agreement limited possible punitive damages, the verdict is still remarkable for its clear… Read More »
Injured On Your Lunch Break?
Contrary to popular belief, not every injury sustained at work in Florida will be eligible for workers’ compensation. If a person is injured on their lunch break, determining whether the injury is compensable can be complex – but the right attorney can help to clarify matters. Is It Within The Scope Of Your Employment?… Read More »
Florida May Repeal “Free Kill” Medical Malpractice Law
In October 2025, the Florida House of Representatives re-introduced a bill that would amend one of Florida’s most controversial medical malpractice laws, only four months after the state’s governor had vetoed the measure. The so-called “free kill” law is a regulation which only allows bereaved family members to recover non-economic damages in certain situations… Read More »
Can I Receive Workers’ Comp Benefits For Emotional Damage?
Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to cover expenses incurred by an employee while recovering from an on-the-job injury. However, in the overwhelming majority of cases, those injuries must be physical. While it is possible, even likely, for many jobs to cause psychological and emotional damage to employees, Florida’s law has been firm in holding… Read More »
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
For most cases involving workplace injuries, workers’ compensation is the only possible avenue for an employee to obtain relief. However, not every claim for benefits is approved; between 10 and 25 percent are denied each year. If you have received a notice that your claim for benefits was denied, it can be a frightening… Read More »
Do I Have To Accept ‘Light Duty’ If Offered?
When a person sustains an injury at work, most want to get back on the job as quickly as possible. Many are able to do so if their employer offers what is known as ‘light duty’ – essentially, modified tasks that are able to be done by an injured employee. However, there are certain… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents In Florida
Florida’s beautiful weather even in winter means that bicyclists are nearly always on the state’s roads. Because one can bicycle year-round in Florida, the state’s statistics on bicycle accidents are higher than one might expect, but Florida also lacks significant pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, playing a role in that high amount of crashes. If… Read More »
The Role Of PIP Coverage In Florida Auto Accident Cases
As of this writing, Florida is one of only a few U.S. states that has a no-fault auto insurance system in place. A no-fault system establishes an alternative framework in which minor auto accident cases are handled, leaving dockets more free to handle serious matters. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine just… Read More »