To prove negligence in a slip and fall accident, you need evidence that the property owner knew of the hazardous condition but failed to remedy it. Or you must present evidence that the property holder or their appointed agent caused the dangerous situation. Proving liability for a slip and fall accident in Boynton Beach requires…
If my case falls outside Florida’s “no-fault” system, will I lose my claim if the accident was partly my fault?
Not necessarily. Florida operates a “pure comparative negligence” system that allows you to recover some of your damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident. The court will apportion fault among the parties on a percentage basis; it will then deduct an amount from your damages that equals your percentage of fault….
My accident happened a while ago. Is there a deadline for filing a lawsuit?
Yes. Like every other state, Florida has passed statute limitations that set deadlines by which you must file a lawsuit. All you must do to beat the statute of limitations is to file the case and have your application accepted by the court. Once this happens, you won’t need to worry about the statute of…
What is a letter of protection?
A letter of protection is issued by your personal injury lawyer, guaranteeing that your medical bills will be paid out of any verdict or settlement you receive. This letter is sometimes necessary because doctors may refuse to treat you through your ordinary health insurance policy if your injuries were caused by an auto accident –…
What does Florida consider negligence?
Generally stated, “negligence” means carelessness. It refers to the defendant’s failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid the accident. There is no formula available to determine whether the defendant’s action or a failure to act amounted to negligence – it all depends on whether the court believes that a reasonable person would have acted more…