Monthly Archives: November 2011
Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Explains Affect of Proposed Florida Personal Injury Protection Legislation
Governor Rick Scott has recently called on Florida lawmakers to develop legislation that can help prevent personal injury protection (PIP) fraud claims and reduce related lawsuits. Proponents of the PIP changes say that accident fraud is rampant in the sunshine state, with an overall $900 million increase on the insurance rates of Florida residents. According [...]
Florida Supreme Court Upholds $10.3 Million Award in Medical Malpractice Case, Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Attorney Explains
In 2003, the Florida State Legislature passed a law that placed caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. The law was intended to curb instances of perceived medical malpractice abuse and keep the state physician-friendly for those in high-risk specialties. High medical malpractice insurance rates for healthcare providers were also part of the justification [...]