Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury And Family Law Blog

How Bodily Injury Insurance Protects you in a Car Accident

Many Florida drivers question the need for bodily injury coverage on their insurance as they try to find ways to reduce their costs. There are many reasons why you need the coverage, the most important of which is shielding you from the medical expenses of other people should you cause an accident. You’re only required […]

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How Long do I have to Pay Alimony?

There’s no easy answer as to how long an individual may be ordered to pay alimony, but it will depend on the length of the marriage. It’s slightly possible for a spouse to be awarded alimony by the court for a marriage lasting a minimum of seven years. The likelihood increases with the duration of […]

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Why have a Living Will?

There’s a lot of confusion about living wills, what they do, and their benefits. To understand their importance, it’s essential to understand what they do. Simply put, a living will sometimes called an Advance Directive, is a statement about an individual’s wishes about healthcare treatment and life sustaining measures if they are in a coma […]

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Injuries from a Car Accident can Haunt you for Years

It’s a typical scenario that plays out across the nation every day – you’re in a car accident, you feel shaken but unhurt, you’re examined by medical officials and released with or without further treatment. However, even an injury such as a fractured arm or leg you expect to heal without incident can create problems […]

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Slip and Fall Injuries may not Present Immediately

Slip and fall accidents are the most commonly experienced. They can present unique challenges for obtaining treatment and rehabilitation services if needed as the full extent of the injuries and damage to the body may not be immediately obvious. A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere. They can take place at the home of […]

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Myths when it Comes to Child Support in FL

There are dozens of myths, misconceptions, and misinformation that regularly circulate about child support and that’s especially true in Florida. The following are the facts about Florida child support payments and answers the most commonly asked questions. Age Limits Many parents paying child support think their obligation ends when the child turns 18. Florida requires […]

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Considerations to Take When Ending a Marriage

It is not at all easy to end a marriage. Filing for a divorce to end a long term relationship requires immense strength, patience and introspection. However, after a certain point in time, when a person finds it difficult to envisage a future with his partner, divorce is probably the only solution. When a person […]

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Florida Divorce: How Property is Divided

Divorce is seldom an amicable process and the second most contentious issue is the division of property. In Florida, the courts recognize two types of property – marital and non-marital. They’re divided differently than in other states, since there’s no community property law in Florida. Marital property encompasses assets obtained during the marriage. Non-marital property […]

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How is Injury Claim Amounts Determined?

Determining the monetary amount of an injury claim in Florida isn’t an easy task. Courts will look at multiple factors, including the amount of “fault” that can be attributed to each party. Assignment of fault will significantly impact any monetary compensation. A variety of websites offer calculators designed to help people determine their potential financial […]

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Car Accident Overwhelm? Hire a Lawyer

A serious car accident can easily overwhelm an individual, and not just in terms of injuries, property damage or financial liability. Those that have been in an accident may also suffer from emotional issues, be looking at loss of income, and need to deal with what may seem like an insurmountable mountain of forms and […]

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