If you recently lost a family member, spouse or loved one in an accident in Florida, you might have a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a civil cause of action against someone for negligently, intentionally or carelessly causing another person’s fatal injury. Most states, including Florida, allow certain parties to bring wrongful […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a drastic effect on a global scale. Thousands of people have lost their lives. Florida has had over 21,000 confirmed cases and 500 deaths as of mid-April 2020. The virus has led to many significant changes in the way Floridians live – including being unable to visit vulnerable elderly […]
Get Your Free Claim Evaluation From Home This is an uncharted time in our history, but injuries don’t stop for anything, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At Fiol & Morros Law Group, we want to assure our clients and potential clients that we are still here to serve you. Although our approach to contact may be […]
Car accidents are common in Florida. They cause hundreds of thousands of serious injuries and hospitalizations each year. In 2018, 255,353 victims were injured and 3,135 died in Florida car accidents. If you get into an auto accident in Florida, you have rights. You may be able to obtain compensation from an insurance company and/or […]
A punitive damage award is something you could receive in addition to compensatory damages for your personal injuries or a loved one’s death after a vehicle accident. Punitive damages are a type of compensation you may win during an accident claim if your case goes to court. A judge or jury will look at the […]
Most drivers are aware of the laws against driving under the influence (DUI) of illegal drugs, but fail to realize the equal risks of driving under the influence of certain prescription drugs. A drug’s legality as a prescription medication does not exempt it from Florida’s DUI laws if it affects the driver enough to interfere […]
Drunk driving is a rampant problem in Florida that takes many lives annually. DUI statistics in 2018 state 814 Floridians died in drunk driving accidents. As a safe and prudent driver, it may be your responsibility to report a potential drunk driver if you encounter one on the road or highway. Taking the correct steps […]
Decking the halls should not land you in the hospital…yet that is where thousands of people end up each year after suffering serious decorating-related injuries. Broken bones, severe burns, traumatic brain injuries and other significant injuries could all happen while decorating your home for the holidays. Decorate with personal safety in mind this year to […]
Renting a vehicle can come with added stress in the event of a car accident. Not only might you have suffered serious personal injuries, but you may also need to contend with expensive damage to the vehicle you rented. Insurance claims can be more complicated for crashes involving rental vehicles compared to a car you […]
Ridesharing might have reduced accidents in terms of drunk driving, but that does not mean the rideshare industry has been immune to serious accidents, injuries and deaths. Rideshare drivers can make mistakes such as distracted or drowsy driving that lead to preventable traffic accidents, just like other drivers. If an Uber or Lyft driver recently […]
