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CASE LAW UPDATE: Property Insurance Cases in Florida’s Courts of Appeal (7/15/22 – 8/16/22)

1st DCA – No Property Insurance Written Opinions 2nd DCA – No Property Insurance Written Opinions 3rd DCA                 – Water Restoration Guys, Inc., a/a/o Felisa Sanchez v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation: The 3rd DCA reversed summary judgment entered by the trial court in the insurance company’s favor. On appeal, the assignee of benefits to

If I Was a Pedestrian Hit By a Car, What are My Rights?

The most important step someone can take after a pedestrian accident is to call 911 and receive medical attention. Health comes before everything else. While many pedestrian accidents are dangerous events that often leave the pedestrian with serious injuries, sometimes these situations are less straightforward. Even if you are unsure whether or not you are

What Should I Do if a Car Hit Me in a Crosswalk?

Pedestrian accidents occur on a road and involve a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. These accidents often involve serious injuries. A car traveling at 10 mph is sufficient to make a vehicle dangerous to a pedestrian who is afforded no bodily protection. However, even if a motor vehicle driver hits a pedestrian and there are

Can I Ride My Bicycle in a Crosswalk?

With year-round near-perfect weather and bicycles being popular modes of transportation, it is no surprise that Florida has many bicyclists on the road. However, with the increased use of bicyclists on the road, it is ever more important for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to be aware of the laws of the sunshine state when it