Florida Bicycle Accident Guide

Florida Bicycle Accident Guide

The Florida Bicycle Accident Guide was created by Serrano Law to help residents who have been injured obtain maximum compensation for their claim. Personal Injury Office Located in Lutz, FL If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident you know that it can really turn your life upside-down. Our Florida bicycle accident lawyers are here […]

Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida

Medical malpractice suits can be difficult to prove, because not all bad outcomes during medical treatment meet the standard for malpractice. But if you believe the care your medical professional provided you was substandard, and that led you to be injured, you may have a valid claim. What follows is important information regarding malpractice lawsuits […]

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Truck accident cases proceed in different ways than typical car accident cases, and these differences begin as soon as the collision occurs. Truck drivers and trucking companies must follow specific state and federal regulations, which were put in place to improve safety because collisions between trucks and cars have the potential to inflict catastrophic harm […]

FLORIDA HAS HIGH RATES OF HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS

An AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study published earlier this year indicated that Florida ranks among the three states that have the highest per-capita rates of fatal hit-and-run accidents. The study examined hit-and-run collisions from 2006 to 2016. In 2016, the country had 2,049 hit-and-run deaths, representing a 60 percent increase since a low point […]

FLORIDA AMONG THE WORST STATES IN THE NATION FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

For years, Florida has been one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to pedestrian safety. That was true once again in 2017. Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association indicated that Florida had the second-most pedestrian deaths in the nation — and the fifth-most when adjusted for population. The numbers of […]

IMPORTANT FLORIDA MOTORCYCLE LAWS TO KNOW

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When you ride a motorcycle, you must abide by all the same rules of the road as drivers of standard passenger vehicles while also adhering to motorcycle-specific laws. This is especially important when an accident occurs: Florida’s comparative negligence standard means you can be found partially at fault for a crash. Unfortunately, not all motorists […]

MOTORCYCLES AND THE RISK

Motorcyclists are uniquely situated in discussions of potential dangers on the road. Motorcycles are not as stable as other vehicles, nor are they as visible on the road to other drivers. As a result, a motorcyclist is exposed to a variety of risks while driving. Thus, it is essential that a motorcyclist become aware of […]

FILING A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM IN FLORIDA

If a loved one has recently passed away due to what you believe was negligence on the part of another person or entity, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Under Florida state law, when a person dies because of “the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract” of another party, […]

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DAMAGE CAPS IN FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

Florida does not impose one general damages cap that applies to every personal injury claim. In many ordinary negligence cases, there is no fixed statutory ceiling on compensatory damages such as medical expenses, lost income, or pain and suffering. However, specific statutes can limit damages in certain types of cases, and punitive damages are subject […]