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How Much Should I Expect From A Car Accident Settlement?

The Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida is $30,000.00. Factors for evaluation include: 1. Severity of injuries sustained in the accident; 2. Type and length of medical treatment needed; 3. Cost of medical bills and expenses related to the accident 4. Lost wages...

Are Words Imputing Dishonesty Defamation Under Florida Law?

According to Florida law, words imputing dishonesty are defamatory per se: Additionally, pursuant to Florida law, a statement may also be defamatory per se. See Hoch v. Rissman, 742 So. 2d 451, 457 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999). “[F]alse statements which suggest that someone...

Is An Attorney’s Agreement To Refund Fees Improper?

According to Florida case law, an attorney’s agreement to refund fees with costs in the event the attorney does not win the case is improper: Stripped to the bone, the complaint is that accused (the lawyer) neglected to file his brief and thereby suffered the...

Can Retailers Be Held Liable For Defective Products in Florida?

According to Florida case law, a retailer can be held liable for a defective product: In Sencer v. Carl’s Markets, Inc., Fla.1950, 45 So.2d 671, the Supreme Court of Florida held that the defendant/retailer was liable for injuries caused by unwholesome food...

Is An Insult Considered Defamation In Florida?

According to Florida law, merely tossing insults is not defamation: Here, although the posting of the vulgar song may have been directed at Petitioner and was certainly intended to be insulting, it was not credibly or objectively threatening. See Scott, 191 So. 3d at...