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What Is the 51% Rule in Florida? Comparative Fault Explained
Under Florida’s 51% rule, you recover nothing if you are more than 50% at fault. A former insurance defense attorney explains the rule and how insurers use it.
Florida Trucking Accidents: Federal Regulations and How They Affect Your Claim
By Jacob Gordon | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Truck accidents in Florida are often far more complex than standard car accident cases. In addition to Florida negligence law, trucking companies
Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall: Key Legal Differences in Florida
By Jacob Gordon | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer What Is the Difference Between a Slip and Fall and a Trip and Fall? A slip and fall accident typically occurs when
Uninsured Motorist Claim Florida: What to Do When the Other Driver Has No Insurance
Filing an uninsured motorist claim in Florida is something most drivers never expect to need, until they’re standing on the side of the road after a crash and the other
Florida Rideshare Accident: How Uber and Lyft Claims Work
A Florida rideshare accident is not like a regular car accident. The insurance coverage is more complicated, the liable parties are harder to identify, and both Uber and Lyft use
What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida
Knowing what to do after a car accident in Florida can protect your health and your legal rights. One wrong move (or one missed deadline) can cost you thousands of
Florida PIP Insurance Explained
Florida PIP insurance is one of the most misunderstood parts of being a driver in this state. Florida law requires every registered vehicle owner to carry Personal Injury Protection coverage.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida: What You Need to Prove
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Slip and fall cases in Florida are governed by premises liability law. They are among the most common personal injury claims
Florida Dog Bite Laws: Liability, Defenses, and What to Do After an Attack
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Florida is a strict liability state for dog bites. This means that if a dog bites you in a public place
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: What You Need to Know
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer One of the most important deadlines in any Florida personal injury case is the statute of limitations. This is the window
How to Prove Negligence in a Florida Personal Injury Case
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Most personal injury claims in Florida are based on negligence. To prevail, a plaintiff must prove four specific elements: duty, breach,
Florida Car Accident Settlement: What Your Claim Is Actually Worth
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Former Insurance Defense Attorney | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer When I worked in insurance defense, I sat in on meetings where adjusters discussed how to
How Insurance Companies Investigate Your Personal Injury Claim: An Insider’s Perspective
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Former Insurance Defense Attorney | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Most people who file a personal injury claim in Florida have no idea how thoroughly the
5 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Personal Injury Case (From a Former Insurance Defense Attorney)
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Former Insurance Defense Attorney | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer During my years as an insurance defense attorney, my job was to find weaknesses in personal
What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know After a Florida Car Accident
By Jacob Gordon, Esq. | Former Insurance Defense Attorney | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer I spent years on the other side of the table. As an insurance defense attorney at
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