PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH

The Firm’s practice involves the evaluation and defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims. Lawsuits based on slip and fall accidents, medical negligence claims, auto negligence claims, design defects, premises liability, products liability, workplace injury, intentional torts, survivor actions and catastrophic injury all require an understanding of the different tort forms of recovery.

*KEY FLORIDA STATUTES RELIED UPON IN PERSONAL INJURY/TORT

Damage by dogs Chapter 767
Negligence
(general provisions) 		Chapter 768 Part I
Contribution Among Tortfeasors
Good Samaritan Act
Immunity From Liability for Injury to Trespassers
Liability for Injury or Damage Resulting from Intoxication
Limitation on Premises Liability
Professional Malpractice Immunity
Remittitur and Additur  (Auto)
Wrongful Death Act
          		Chapter 768.31
Chapter 768.13
Chapter 768.075
Chapter 768.125
Chapter 768.0705
Chapter 768.1345
Chapter 768.043
Chapter 768.31
Negligence – Damages Chapter 768 Part II

Collateral Sources of Indemnity          
Comparative Fault
Limitation on Punitive Damages
Offers of Judgment
Punitive Damages; Burden of Proof
Punitive Damages; Pleading
Punitive Damages; Limitations
Remittitur and Additur           

Chapter 768.76
Chapter 768.81
Chapter 768.73
Chapter 768.79
Chapter 768.725
Chapter 768.72
Chapter 768.73
Chapter 768.74
Declaratory Judgments
Evidence
Motor Vehicle and Casualty Insurance Contracts
State Uniform Traffic Control
Statute of Limitations 		Chapter 86
Chapter 90
Chapter 627 Part XI
Chapter 316
Chapter 95.11

RESOURCEFUL WEB LINKS

Palm Beach County Clerk of the Court
Conduct Docket Searches

Broward County Clerk of the Court
Conduct Docket Searches

Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court
Conduct Docket Searches

Florida Department of Highway Safety
Conduct a search as to whether an individual driver’s license is currently valid

Medline
On-line Medical Dictionary

*Disclaimer: This information is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail.