Areas of Practice - Florida Laws
Florida PIP Statute Increases Restrictions After Auto Accidents With TBI
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012There are a number of states, including Florida, that have no-fault motor vehicle laws designed to provide medical, disability, and wage loss compensation for injured motorists regardless of fault called personal injury protection or PIP. In return for this benefit, an injured driver has to meet certain thresholds before being allowed to bring a claim [...]
New Laws To Protect Florida High School Athletes From Head Injuries
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012Florida legislators have passed two laws that address the issue of concussions and playing time for high school athletes. The bills require that coaches immediately remove students from competition or practice if they may have sustained a major head injury. The student must obtain a physician’s clearance before returning to practice or play. They also [...]
Florida Youth Sports Proposal May Still Help Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries
Friday, September 2nd, 2011Alarmed and devastated at the statistics associated with TBI, parents and guardians in Florida helped to produce a bill to the state legislature that takes steps to intervene on behalf of their children’s safety. In the process, the publicity served to alert other parents and sports professionals across the state to take steps on their own.
Red Light Cameras Reduce Risk of Car Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida
Thursday, April 28th, 2011A debate ensues every time a city in Florida wants to locate a red-light camera at an intersection. Some complain that the cameras are not useful. However, statistics are showing the validity of the camera’s use and its questions regarding its effectiveness are resolved when one year of use is compared to a year without its presence
New Florida Law Attempts to Reduce Brain Injuries in High School Sports
Sunday, April 17th, 2011A discussion, regarding what a concussion is and its consequences, promoted a bill in the Florida state legislature that addresses brain injuries resulting from playing cited sports. Symptoms of concussion are outlined and readers were urged to contact the state legislature about this bill.
Time Limits Exist for Lawsuits Involving Traumatic Brain Injury
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Complications beset most brain-injury cases in the form of pressure from insurance companies, families without means to deal with a complex injury and the law’s exacting requirements for a timely remedy. These influences can only be dealt with by an attorney who understands the complications and can handle them expeditiously.
