You're sitting at a red light, and bam, you've been rear-ended. The impact came out of nowhere, maybe your airbag went off, and you made sure everyone in the car was ok. People run over, ask how you're feeling and you say, 'Fine'.* And other than the shock, you do...
Facebook Post Leads to $80,000 Loss of Settlement
If you were ever curious as to the strictness of confidentiality clauses in lawsuit settlements, you can be assured: they are enforced. And if you still retain a shred of doubt, just ask Patrick Snay, who lost $80,000 that was previously awarded to him as the result of a...
Intent Not Needed to Prove False Statement on Insurance Application
In a recent Court decision from 2013, the First District Court of Appeals held that an insurance carrier did not have to prove that an insured’s false statement was intentional to be allowed to cancel the policy. The case involved the insured filing a claim with his insurance agency after...
2014: New Year, New Laws Taking Effect in Florida
Florida has added over 200 new laws to their books in the last several months. While some had gone into effect in the latter part of 2013, some will begin with the New Year in 2014. Naples News reported on a number of the new laws, and the topics they...
Time on the Football Field Can Lead to Time in Court
While Baseball is considered the American pastime, football has taken the dominant role in American sports. During each play, the offense marches its way down the field to score, while the defense throws up blocks to stop them, and all the while players grapple with each other on the modern...