In Florida, a wrongful death recovery is divided among survivors through probate — and it can become contested. Who receives what, how apportionment works, and why one firm matters.
Read MoreYour child says someone at daycare hurt them. The daycare says they’re lying. Here’s exactly what to do — believe, document, report to DCF, and protect your child.
Read MoreMany parents assume a child’s deadline waits until 18. In Florida, it usually doesn’t. Here’s the two-year rule and the narrow exceptions.
Read MoreA 14-year-old on an e-bike was hit in a marked crosswalk. We recovered the full $750,000 policy limits (gross, before fees and costs). Here’s who is liable when a child is hit, why growth-plate injuries change the case, and what parents should do first. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Read MoreSubrogation means whoever paid your medical bills gets reimbursed from your settlement — ahead of you. How it differs from liens and balances, who can assert it in Florida, and what to ask your lawyer.
Read MoreHurt as a passenger when a friend or family member caused the crash? You can still recover — and it usually isn’t what your friend fears. How passenger claims work in Florida.
Read MoreInsurers argue that minimal car damage means minimal injury. That’s often wrong. Why low-impact crashes cause real harm, what actually builds these cases, and what to do if you’ve been told you don’t have one.
Read MoreLabor Day is one of the deadliest weekends on Florida roads. Here’s how to stay safe — and the five steps to take if you’re hit, including the 14-day PIP deadline most people miss.
Read MoreAn insurance adjuster will call within days of your Florida crash, usually before you’ve seen a doctor. Here’s exactly what to say, what to avoid, and why your own insurer is different from the other driver’s.
Read MoreWhen you're facing the aftermath of a car crash, the world can feel overwhelming and uncertain. This is a journey no one asks to take, especially when a child is involved. It’s a time filled with stress, questions, and the need for support.
Read MoreBeing hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian is a traumatic event with far-reaching consequences. The physical injuries are often severe, requiring extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and time away from work.
Read MoreAttorney Shannon Schott provides expert legal analysis on the liability concerns surrounding a deadly crash involving a 7-year-old at Hog Waller in a recent First Coast News feature.
Read MoreBelkis Plata obtains $3.35 million settlement for a bereaved father in wrongful death.
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