When accidents happen, fault is rarely black and white. Most personal injury cases involve shared responsibility between parties. Understanding how Florida handles these situations can make the difference between receiving fair compensation and walking away empty-handed.
Florida’s Major Legal Shift
On March 24, 2023, Florida transformed personal injury law with House Bill 837. The state moved from “pure comparative negligence” to “modified comparative negligence,” fundamentally changing how fault affects compensation.
Under the old system, injured parties could recover damages even if 99% at fault—compensation was simply reduced by fault percentage. Today’s law is much stricter. Continue reading “What Is Comparative Negligence in Florida and How Can It Impact Your Case?”