Author: Lauren Calta

Florida Statutes § 316.209 forbids lane splitting, stating that motorcyclists cannot ride between lanes of traffic or rows of vehicles. However, this prohibition does not apply to police officers or firefighters during their official duties.     Contents1 What Is Lane Splitting?2 Is Lane Splitting Dangerous?3 Is Lane Sharing Legal in…

An accident can cause more than physical injuries. Accident victims often suffer emotional distress, too. As with physical harm, accident victims can sue for the emotional distress they experience due to their injuries. However, emotional distress is intangible. That means proving it and quantifying its extent can be challenging, particularly…

You might become dissatisfied with the relationship and legal services provided by your current attorney for a number of reasons. In Florida, you can – and should – fire your attorney if you do not believe you are receiving the representation you agreed on at the outset of the relationship. By…

All personal injury cases are governed by a deadline known as a statute of limitations. Failure to file your case before this deadline passes can have a devastating effect on your right to compensation. Among other things, missing the deadline nearly always results in your case being dismissed in court….

When someone is harmed or dies due to another person’s careless actions or intentional wrongdoing, their death can have a devastating impact on their spouse and other family members. Florida law recognizes the significant, distinct loss that a spouse suffers. It allows the spouse to recover compensation for “loss of…

For most cases in Florida, the statute of limitations requires filing a wrongful death claim within two years from the date of death. Did you lose a loved one due to a preventable accident or wrongful act? You might be wondering about your right to justice and accountability from the…

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), their recovery could take weeks, months, or longer. In some cases, the brain injury might never fully heal. Someone’s life could be forever changed by a TBI, especially if it has a lasting impact on their physical or cognitive functions. According to…

Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and catastrophic property damage. If you were involved in a truck accident in Florida, you could be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses you suffered due to the accident. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, meaning if you…

If a driver runs a red light or fails to yield to another motorist who has the right of way at an intersection, the result may be a T-bone accident or a side-impact collision. T-bone accidents often leave those involved with serious injuries. In the aftermath of an accident, a…

If you suffered significant injuries in a car accident in Florida, proving fault will be crucial for recovering compensation. Since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers can generally file a claim with their car insurance.  However, if an individual suffered severe or permanent injuries in a car crash, expenses such…