Florida House Bill 837 Attempts to Change How Damages Are Recovered

With the proposed law HB 837, Florida’s House of Representatives is attempting to introduce changes that could dramatically shift how damages are recovered for victims of negligent acts. The bill seeks to reduce or eliminate negligence-based claims for damages which may be available under certain circumstances. From medical malpractice suits to complex business disputes and…

By Eddie E. Farah Imagine you or a family member were injured because of a defect in your car’s airbag, but you weren’t allowed to hold the automaker accountable.   Imagine someone you care about being hurt by an underage drunk driver, but the law protected the bar that served him from any legal responsibility,…

Georgia Car Seat Laws Parents do everything they can to ensure that their kids remain safe while inside the vehicle. One of the most important things that parents can do to prevent serious injuries occurring to their kids while on the roadway is to ensure they are properly restrained inside the vehicle. You need to…

There are many routine activities that we undergo when we get behind the wheel of a vehicle. However, just because something is “routine” does not make it any less dangerous. Changing lanes is something we all do, but it can lead to serious accidents. Lane changes are an important part of driving, whether you are…

Insurance. Just the word elicits feelings of safety and security. Someone else has your back should your world be upended by an auto accident, fire, flood, or a plane’s engine falls through your home (true story!). Many Americans hold insurance policies for years and never file a claim. According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2016…

Recently, the Florida Supreme Court dashed the hopes of an Orlando man by upholding, five to two, a 2014 ruling by the Fifth District Court of Appeal that license plates must be “plainly visible at all times.” The Orlando man whose case started this legal process was pulled over because he was driving a vehicle…