You have filed a wrongful death claim for your loved one and you are wondering if you will have to pay a chunk of the money to the government in taxes. To determine whether a wrongful death settlement is taxable, you need to consider both state and federal taxes as well as what the settlement … Continue reading “Is a wrongful death settlement taxable in Florida?”

In Florida, if you are a pedestrian hit by a car in a parking lot, the driver’s insurance policy should cover your damages, which may include medical bills, lost wages, or costs related to your injury. Every driver is required by law to maintain no-fault, PIP (personal injury protection) coverage, which unfortunately only covers up … Continue reading “Can a Pedestrian Hit by a Car in a Parking Lot File an Injury Claim?”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating 2011 to 2015 Ford Explorers for potentially dangerous defects with the exhaust system. Additional model years 2016 and 2017 may also be defective. Hundreds of consumers filed complaints after noticing a sulfur smell in the cabin of their vehicles. Investigators are unsure of how many … Continue reading “Injury Claims Filed for 2011-2017 Ford Explorer Exhaust Leaks”

Pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and other trained employees must adhere to very specific guidelines. Because their job is often life or death for patients, they undergo extensive training to ensure they understand and obey these guidelines. Still, mistakes happen. Pharmacy mistakes occur in many ways, and can cause a wide variety of issues for patients. Some … Continue reading “Most Common Types of Pharmacy Malpractice”

Dealing with heavy machinery and equipment is a daily occurrence for Florida construction workers. Some of these machines, such as cranes or forklifts, are extremely dangerous even when properly maintained and produced. But when workers use defective machinery on construction sites, they can lose limbs, the ability to walk, and sometimes even their lives. If … Continue reading “Recovering Compensation for Defective Machinery on a Construction Site”

Being the victim of a hit and run accident can leave you feeling cheated or violated. Perhaps the other driver got away before you could get a license plate number and now you are left wondering how you will cover the costs and losses related to the accident. The police find some hit and run … Continue reading “Your Legal Options to File a Hit and Run Claim if the Other Driver Left the Scene”

A full night’s sleep is vital to safe driving. According to a recent AAA Foundation survey, skipping out on even one or two hours of sleep the night before can make you more likely to have an accident. Sleeping only four to five hours versus seven to eight hours increases your risk of an accident … Continue reading “AAA Report: Not Getting Enough Sleep Increases Crash Risk”

Semi-truck accidents can leave innocent victims stranded in the hospital with piles of bills stacking up. Fortunately, there is help for people injured by negligent truck drivers. With the assistance of an attorney, you can file a claim for compensation and recover enough money to pay for your medical expenses and more. But with so … Continue reading “4 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Truck Accident Attorney in Fort Lauderdale”

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking drivers to show a little TACT while driving this month. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks, or TACT, initiative is a statewide safety campaign that will run through October 20, 2016. The goal of the campaign is to reduce the number of fatal accidents caused by aggressive driving. How … Continue reading “Florida Highway Patrol Ticketing to Stop Aggressive Driving”

Pokémon GO, the new virtual reality game that has swept the globe, is so tempting for some people that they play it while driving or while crossing the street. Not surprisingly, distraction related to the game has caused accidents. A Recent Study Links Pokémon GO to Distracted Driving A recent study published in JAMA Internal … Continue reading “Study Finds 14 Accidents Related to Pokémon GO Use While Driving”