If you file a claim with your car, home, or health insurance company, you likely want the claims process to be settled as quickly as possible. Luckily, there are laws in place to require insurance companies to settle claims within a reasonable timeframe. While this exact timeframe can vary depending on the situation and type of insurance, insurers have to be fair and responsive in managing claims. 

General Timelines for Settling Insurance Claims

In Florida, there are three general timelines that insurers need to adhere to. These include: Continue reading “How Long Do Insurers Have to Settle Claims in Florida?” →

Under Florida law, employers are required to keep working environments free of discrimination and harassment. While there are several situations in which firing an employee is legal, it’s illegal for employers to wrongfully terminate their workers. 

Continue reading to learn more about what’s considered wrongful termination in Florida and how to move forward if you have a possible case of wrongful termination. 

What Are Common Examples of Wrongful Termination in Florida?

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There are overtime laws in place in Florida to protect employees’ rights and ensure that they get paid fairly for their work. As an employee who’s protected under Florida’s overtime laws, it’s crucial to know your rights. By understanding Florida’s overtime laws, you can ensure that you’re getting paid fairly for your work and seek legal assistance if your employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. 

Florida’s Overtime Laws

Florida law states that all non-exempt Florida employees have to be granted overtime compensation for hours worked that exceed a 40-hour workweek. If employees in positions that call for physical labor work for more than 10 hours in a shift, they can also qualify for overtime compensation for the hours that exceed the 10-hour mark.  Continue reading “Understanding Florida’s Overtime Laws” →

After a car accident, shock and adrenaline can make it difficult to think clearly. However, there are several vital steps to take after a crash to ensure everyone’s safety and protect your legal rights. By failing to take these steps, you may sabotage your ability to recover compensation for losses sustained in the accident.

The most important steps to take after a car accident include:

Identify Injuries.

The first thing to do after a car accident is to check yourself and then your passengers, for injuries. If any injuries have occurred, call 911. If you’re unable to make the call due to an injury, ask someone else to do so. If you’ve sustained a serious injury, keep still to the best of your ability and wait for help to arrive.  Continue reading “Important Steps to Take After a Car Accident” →

After the shock and trauma of being involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to make the right moves for the best possible outcome. If you sustain any losses in the accident, making a wrong move after the crash could comprise your ability to recover damages. 

Knowing what you shouldn’t do after a car accident will protect your rights and prevent legal complications. The main actions to avoid after an automobile accident include:

Leaving the Scene of The Crash

Never leave the scene after a car accident. In Florida, it’s against the law to leave the scene of an accident without first performing the legally required actions, including: Continue reading “What You Shouldn’t Do After a Car Accident” →

In an accident caused by another person’s negligence, the victim may experience losses that aren’t solely monetary. Pain and suffering refer to injuries that impact the physical and mental health of the victim. When pain and suffering are a result of another’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses in a Florida lawsuit.  

What is Pain and Suffering?

Pain and suffering is a legal term that refers to the physical and emotional harm that a victim experiences after an accident. Additionally, if the victim passes away from the injuries sustained in an accident caused by another’s negligence, the family may be able to claim a type of pain and suffering called “loss of consortium”. Loss of consortium refers to the pain and suffering experienced by family members after the victim’s death.  Continue reading “Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in Florida?” →

If you work on a construction site, you’re subject to a high risk of injury. Despite working cautiously and according to best practices, many construction workers each year sustain injuries, some of which are disabling. 

There are several prevalent types of construction accidents, including: 

Falls

Falls are among the most common construction accidents, and construction workers that must get on the roof of a building are at a significant safety risk. Unfortunately, the absence of fall protection is a common OSHA violation, often leading construction workers to work without a harness or other fall protection system. Along with a lack of fall protection equipment, dangerous ladders, faulty equipment, and precarious scaffolding equipment can lead to falls. Responsible third parties who don’t provide the required fall protection and adhere to other safety guidelines can be held liable for injuries from a fall on the construction site.  Continue reading “Most Common Types of Construction Accidents” →

In apartment complexes, swimming pools are a favorite amenity among residents. While swimming pools are a place for residents to relax on a hot day, they also present the risk of injury, especially if there’s negligence on the part of the complex owner. 

Many personal injury cases can arise from swimming pool mishaps. However, when the injury takes place at an apartment complex pool, who is held liable? Read on to learn about how you may be able to seek compensation for losses caused by a swimming pool injury.  Continue reading “Is an Apartment Complex Liable for Swimming Pool Injuries?” →

Wrongful death and survival action claims are both legal claims that family members may make after a loved one’s death. However, these claims have distinct legal actions and several differences. Here, we’ll discuss each of these legal claims and how they differ in Florida. 

Wrongful Death

When the death of an individual directly results from another person’s actions, the family of the decedent may file a wrongful death claim. Under Florida law, family members can file a wrongful death claim if the decedent’s death was caused by another party’s wrongful act, negligence, breach of contract, or default.  Continue reading “The Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Florida” →

Personal injury cases involve physical and emotional damages caused by another party’s negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or strict liability. In a personal injury case, the plaintiff can receive compensation for the damages caused by the defendant. 

If you’ve undergone physical or emotional trauma as a result of another’s negligence or wrongdoing, hiring a personal injury lawyer is the best way to receive compensation for your losses. After suffering from a personal injury, there are several benefits of hiring a personal injury attorney, including:

Maximum Compensation For Your Claim

Personal injury lawyers have the knowledge to determine the maximum compensation that you can receive from your claim. By evaluating the injuries, losses, and pain resulting from the accident, as well as negotiating your settlement, a personal injury lawyer will ensure that you receive the highest possible compensation. Not hiring an attorney after an accident could lead to a settlement that’s far lower than what you deserve.  Continue reading “Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer” →