Legal Q&A

What Insurance Policies Does Airbnb Offer? Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation rental services. It has over 150 million users and hosts over a half billion guests annually. The company offers coverage for property owners if their property is damaged or if a guest is injured while on the property. Here’s what you […]

Florida Motorcycle Requirements Florida law requires motorcycles and their riders to meet specific requirements for safety gear to reduce severe injuries and deaths from accidents. Failing to comply with the law usually will not affect your liability or compensation claim, but the police may pull you over and write you a ticket. Helmets Head injuries […]

What Is Personal Injury Protection? In some states, when car accidents happen, the local courts must decide which driver caused the accident and to which degree each is responsible. In these fault states, the question of liability can cause personal injury cases to continue for months before injured victims receive compensation. Florida, however, is a […]

The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution gives the at-fault driver the right to refuse to answer questions asked by law enforcement that may incriminate them. That right must be upheld. To avoid any violation of the constitution, the Sunshine State enacted the Florida accident report privilege that prevents the injured victim’s attorneys from using […]

What is Florida’s Collateral Source Rule? The collateral source rule in Florida is a legal doctrine stipulating that any payments made to the injured victim by a third-party source, such as insurance or other benefits, should not be deducted from the economic damages awarded to the injured victim in a personal injury case. In other […]

No-Fault Coverage Because Florida is a no-fault state, motorists are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which is insurance designed to cover medical expenses and lost income – at a certain percentage – regardless of who is at fault. The idea is to speed up the process and cut down on the number […]

Florida Is a No-Fault State Even though Florida is a no-fault state, certain exceptions are available that allow car accident victims to file a claim. By filing a claim, you hold the negligent party at fault for what happened to you. As a result, they will have to pay you financial compensation.  If you meet […]