What does the PIP Legislation mean for Florida vehicle owners?
This year Florida legislation passed bills HB 719 and SB 54, known as PIP (personal injury protection) repeal bills. These bills would eliminate that Florida’s current law requiring a mandatory $10,000 in PIP coverage for motorists. It would also set... Read More →
Current Trend in Florida PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Law
There is currently a bill in the Florida House, HB 719, that would eliminate no-fault and its requirement that motorists carry personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage, and mandate bodily injury coverage. If passed, the bill would eliminate the requirement of... Read More →
Defective Airbags and Liability
The purpose of an airbag is to decrease injuries and the likelihood of death due to a crash, but when a defective airbag fails to deploy, the severity of a car accident can drastically increase. A faulty airbag is defined... Read More →
Recovering Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death claims are lawsuits brought against a defendant when death is the direct result of either an intentional act or negligence. This type of claim is brought by the estate of the deceased and or by family or close... Read More →
Issues Surrounding Florida PIP (Personal Injury Protection)
In some states, Personal Injury Protection is only required for vehicles that have four or more wheels, leaving motorcyclists without coverage. Even in cases where motorcyclists have a car with Personal Injury Protection, it does not extend to accidents that... Read More →
How can you recover for a misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor incorrectly diagnoses one’s injury or illness; this can be caused by misreading scans or results; it can also be described as the failure to produce a diagnosis at all. Misdiagnosis can lead to several things,... Read More →
Homeowners Negligent Premises
As an owner of land or property, there is a certain security level that is expected to ensure that third parties are not at risk when on their property. If a criminal or violent act occurs, the victim can sue... Read More →
Social Media & The Law
Most lawsuits between citizens and social media end in rulings in favor of the app. This is because social media sites can legally ban an account for various reasons- ranging from offensive jokes to perceived threats to violating minor rules.... Read More →
Family Says Defense Lying In Officer’s Stand Your Ground Hearing
CBS Miami’s Joan Murray reports on the ongoing trial for former police officer Nouman Raja, who shot and killed Corey Jones on the side of the road in October of 2015.
Zo hosts basketball tournament to benefit Overtown Youth Center
The Overtown Youth Center recently raised funds for local youth and their families during the fourth annual Zo’s Hoop Law 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament on Mar. 31. The event benefits the Overtown Youth Center, a nonprofit organization that seeks to... Read More →