Falling accidents kill the most construction workers, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The other three members of the “Fatal Four” are being struck by an object, getting caught in or between objects, and electrocution, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These four accidents were responsible for 602 deaths (64 percent […]
Florida law had imposed limits on pain and suffering damages in personal injury cases since 2003, but that has now changed. In a recent case, the Florida Supreme Court found these medical malpractice caps unconstitutional, but the court was far from unanimous in its decision.
In a 4 to 3 decision, the Court agreed with the […]
Uber and Lyft must follow a new state law that went into effect on July 1, 2017.
What does the new law require?
Here are some highlights of the new legislation:
The driver must disclose the fare at the beginning of the ride, or the rider can request an estimated fare before the ride begins.
The digital […]
How much your slip and fall case is worth depends on the circumstances of your claim, so we cannot give one number as the value of any slip and fall case. Below, we discuss different factors that might impact the value of your case.
What factors will determine how much my slip and fall case is […]
There are lawyer ads all over the television, the phone book, and the internet. It is not hard to find an attorney. But do you know how to find a good car accident lawyer?
Here are eight essential qualifications and characteristics of a good car accident lawyer:
1) A good car accident lawyer focuses on personal injury […]
If the negligent or intentional act of someone else killed your loved one, you may be able to recover damages with a wrongful death lawsuit. Under Florida state law, only specific people can file type of legal action.
Only the decedent’s personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Neither the survivors nor your loved one’s […]
What do Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policies cover?
Florida PIP coverage provides a limited amount of medical benefits, disability benefits, and death benefits for physical injury or death caused by owning, maintaining, or using a motor vehicle.
PIP covers the policy owner and relatives who live in their household. PIP policies also extend coverage to:
Anyone […]
Are wrongful death settlements taxable?
A portion of your wrongful death settlement may be taxable. Since there is no state income tax in Florida, any income taxes you have to pay will be to the federal government, not to the state.
Will I have to report my settlement as income on my federal tax return?
It depends both […]
If a car crash or another type of accident caused a herniated disc in your spine, your focus should be on recovering and getting back to the everyday activities of your life. But if you are facing costly medical bills and worrying about filing an insurance claim, that recovery may be difficult.
In most cases, you […]
To determine how much your brain injury settlement should be, the lawyers at the Montero Law Center will need to evaluate how much the injury has changed your life.
Brain injuries are especially traumatic because they can impact every aspect of your life. They can affect your life expectancy, your mobility, your independence, your cognitive ability, […]
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