Florida Law & Statutes

Auto Injury Claim Settled Don’t Let Your Attorney Recover Absurd Costs

Auto Injury Claim Settled? Don’t Let Your Attorney Recover Absurd Costs

Some law firms may pad their fees by recovering questionable costs Over the course of the last few years, I have had occasion to review several closing or settlement statements […]

Florida Firefighters Diagnosed with Cancer Should Receive Same Presumption as Majority of Country

Florida Firefighters Diagnosed with Cancer Should Receive Same Presumption as Majority of Country

Mounting Evidence Supports a Causal Link Between Firefighters and Cancer As noted in my recent article about hypertension in first responders, Florida does not currently recognize cancer as a covered occupational […]

Firefighters and Law Enforcement Should Your Employer Cover the Costs of Hypertension Maintenance (Part 1)

Firefighters and Law Enforcement: Should Your Employer Cover the Costs of Hypertension Maintenance? (Part 1)

Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers: Should Your Employer Cover the Costs of Hypertension Maintenance? There has been a lot of attention on social media about Florida’s failure to include cancer […]

An Injury Lawyer’s Duties to the Injured Client

An Injury Lawyer’s Duties to the Injured Client

Following an automobile accident with injuries, getting a highly skilled personal injury lawyer is of utmost importance.  Here in Pasco County and throughout Florida, an injured victim counts on his […]

Injured in Accident by Driver of a Rental Car

Injured in Accident by Driver of a Rental Car?

On a public forum recently, someone asked if he could sue a rental car company for the negligence of the renter.  The renter negligently caused an automobile accident that resulted […]

Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Hit and Run, Phantom Motorist, and Pedestrian Accidents - McPherson & Thomas, PA

Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Hit and Run, Phantom Motorist, and Pedestrian Accidents

Does the Uninsured Motorist Coverage in my Automobile Insurance Policy cover my injuries? Most of the time, the answer to this question is easy: You, or an insured in your […]

Automobile Accident Jury Trial - Does Defendant Have Insurance

Automobile Accident Jury Trial – Does Defendant Have Insurance?

Most automobile accident cases in Pasco County (and throughout Florida) are settled prior to a full blown jury trial on all issues. Today, however, I am going to address a […]