The costs can vary, of course, but the figure quoted to you by counsel mention is a reasonably accurate response. Quite frankly, most medical malpractice cases cost far more than this figure, especially in litigation.

"Tort reform" laws on the books -- and several more pending... View More

You may have such a claim. The facts/details, of course, are the key. If the golf cart was owned by the club, versus the operator, then there may be liability against the club. There may be other factors which could lead to the club's liability.

If a Florida accident and insurance policy, then your PIP does not get reimbursed (unless you had a deductible which wasn't paid) but Medical Payments (also known as MedPay) does get reimbursed unless waived.

If your policy was issued in another State, then different law and policy... View More

If a lawsuit is pending in court and the plaintiff dies, then a Suggestion of Death is filed, an estate created in the Probate Court, and the Estate is then substituted in for the deceased plaintiff.

Only an Estate is legally recognized to proceed as a party under FL law. The Estate is... View More

Sorry to hear of your loss.

An adult survivor, including child over the age of 18, who otherwise meets the requirements under Florida, can be a Personal Representative of the Estate. Consult a probate lawyer about next steps.

Please note that while your dad was... View More

So sorry to hear about this tragedy. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Florida's Wrongful Death Statute (and court decisions interpreting the statute) provides for the following damages:

Widow's Damages -

1. Loss of Decedent's Companionship and... View More

So sorry for your loss. Not sure what this question is really asking, but under Florida law, there is two (2) year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims. See Fla. Stat. 95.11(4)(d).

So sorry to hear of your huge loss. Just terrible.

If medical malpractice caused the death, then this would be a wrongful death claim. There are several steps in investigating and pursuing such claims, from creating an estate in probate to consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer... View More

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Yes, one may proceed with a wrongful death claim while a criminal charge is pending. The person who brings the claim must be appointed as Personal Representative (PR) of the Estate by the probate court. Only the PR is authorized to pursue claims, settle... View More

If I understand the question, uninsured driver strikes your vehicle and you are injured; however, you also don't have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage.

These circumstances do present a real challenge to compensation.

If the vehicle was owned by someone else, then you can pursue... View More

In Florida, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is your mandatory health insurance for auto-related injuries. It is also known as the No-Fault law. So, in any accident in which you are a driver or passenger, your own PIP pays your medical bills (80% of reimbursement rate) up to $10,000.00.

If you are requesting insurance disclosures, there is no official form. Instead, you send a letter requesting disclosures pursuant to Florida Statute 627.4137 (here is link: http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/627.4137).

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627.4137 Disclosure of certain information... View More

Generally, pools must be dual drain and have safety guarding (fence or alarm at doors/sliders onto pool deck) per federal and FL law. Even after a pool passes building inspection, access to the pool is an ongoing maintenance/safety issue.

Doctors, hospitals, etc. want to get paid for their services now. They generally don't wait for your claim/lawsuit against the other driver--which can last many months or even years--to conclude before they get paid. It is also a risk because if your claim is not successful for some reason,... View More

So sorry to hear of the terrible losses you suffered. Unimaginable.

Each individual parent has his/her own estate. Accordingly, you would be appointed Personal Representative of each respective estate. And, generally, both estates could file a claim the same wrongful death civil... View More

There is no set timetable, but it should be reasonable and done as soon as practicable and possible.

Settlement disbursement timing always depends on the circumstances. If there are liens (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, etc.) or health provider balances (e.g. doctor(s),... View More

Unfortunately, it is difficult to handle a major claim without experienced counsel. These can be challenging claims, and you could do harm to the compensation value of your claim. Accordingly, I suggest you consult an attorney about your circumstances, and then decide whether you still want to... View More

Qualified family members may claim such damages. There is generally no cap, unless against government agencies or other entities so designated by law.

Consult a lawyer.

Medical malpractice claims are very challenging under Florida law, even where a clear error is made. Accordingly, consult an attorney experienced in medical malpractice in your locale. These consults are typically free.

Every product liability claim like this requires evidence/proof.

If you can prove (a) your food was contaminated, and (b) your illness or injury was caused by the contaminated food product, then (c) you may pursue a claim for damages (financial compensation).

If no actual harm... View More