Tag Archives: personal injury
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Workers’ compensation is designed to give money to employees who suffer injuries on the job that put them out of work. The compensation covers medical treatment, lost wages and other necessary financial assistance in the aftermath of an accident. Not just anyone is eligible for workers’ compensation. Floridians filing workers’ comp claims just meet certain… Read More »
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While there aren’t nearly as many “rules of the road” for pedestrians as there are for drivers, it is still important for pedestrians in Florida to understand their legal responsibilities to ensure safe roadways. Here’s a quick overview of some of the laws affecting pedestrians in the state. Traffic control devices: Pedestrians are required to… Read More »
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A jury in Florida recently awarded a woman $160,000 in damages in a trial resulting from a car accident that gave her a traumatic brain injury. Jurors in the Florida Fifth Circuit Court in Ocala deliberated for two hours before handing down the award, which included $60,000 in medical expenses and $100,000 for pain and… Read More »