During a personal injury claim in Florida, you might hear the phrase, “serious injury threshold.” This is an important element that could determine your rights in terms of seeking compensation as the victim of an accident. Under Florida’s no-fault car insurance laws, victims may only be able to hold at-fault parties accountable if their injuries […]
Finding the right personal injury attorney can give you hope for the future. It can inspire greater confidence during a difficult time in your life. If the lawyer you prefer decides not to take your case, however, you could find yourself back to square one. Luckily, there are steps you can take to improve the […]
Florida’s hot summers are not something to contend with without electricity. Temperatures can rise to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and feel even hotter with humidity. Lack of electricity is much more than an inconvenience. For vulnerable parties such as Florida’s large elderly population, a power outage can be deadly. In 2017, 12 residents at the […]
Trying to find a suitable nursing home for your loved one in the Tampa area can be difficult. Fortunately, all nursing homes that are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are regularly evaluated based on standards of health, cleanliness, and acceptable service to residents. However, even when nursing homes are held to such stringent standards, many […]
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 […]
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