As 2018 forges ahead, several new legal requirements and laws are going into effect across the state of Florida. In case you missed it, here’s what you can expect to change this new year. Minimum Wage For 2018, the minimum wage for Florida workers will rise to $8.25 for regular employees and $5.23 for tipped employees. This is a fifteen cent raise from 2017 for both types of … [Read more...]
From Suing to Settlement: Resolving Your Car or Motorcycle Accident Case
A serious car or motorcycle accident can leave you with catastrophic injuries, piling medical bills or lost earning capacity. If your accident was caused by the negligence of another, you may be eligible for compensation to help with your losses. However, many people are unfamiliar with and overwhelmed by the legal process involved in both filing a suit and receiving a … [Read more...]
Seeking Amends for the Loss of a Loved One in a Motorcycle Accident
In the state of Florida, serious motorcycle accidents are common—and these accidents can result in either catastrophic injuries and even death. Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident not only means a loss of companionship, but it can also cause financial issues from which it can take a family years to recover. To help with these losses, Florida allows certain family … [Read more...]
Mediation: What it is and How it Works in Florida Personal Injury Cases
In Florida personal injury cases, opposing sides often find it difficult to resolve their differences in order to reach a settlement. For this reason, mediation is often used as a way for parties to communicate and, hopefully, come to a conclusion that satisfies both sides without going to court. What is Mediation? At its core, legal mediation serves as a negotiation between … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Liability: Florida Man Files Wrongful Death Case for Deceased Wife
A man from Boynton Beach, Florida recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Princess Cruise Lines earlier this year. One year after the death of his wife, Jerome Leftow filed the suit on May 30th, 2017 in the U.S. District Court of Central California. Leftow believes that the death of his wife Sarah was caused directly by the negligence of the Princess Cruise … [Read more...]