Personal Injury
Is an Autopsy Required to File for Wrongful Death in Florida?
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
While an autopsy is not required to file for wrongful death in Florida, it is often critical to succeed in a wrongful death case. If there are grounds to dispute the cause of death, an autopsy is important because it …
Read More >What If My Medical Bills Exceed Policy Limits?
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
If your medical bills exceed policy limits, you may pursue compensation through a legal claim against the defendant. You may look for other motor vehicle insurance policies, and health insurance coverage or negotiate for medical care at reduced rates. Call …
Read More >Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable Income in Florida?
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death settlements can be significant, often reaching millions of dollars. It’s important to understand if a settlement will be taxed. The Maderal Byrne & Furst wrongful death lawyers serving Coral Gables explain. Is a Wrongful Death Settlement Taxable Income …
Read More >Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death Claims in Florida
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
There are multiple types of legal claims that may happen after a person dies. There may be legal claims on behalf of the surviving family and the estate. The wrongful death attorneys at Maderal Byrne Furst PLLC explain the difference …
Read More >Can a Sibling Sue for Wrongful Death in Florida?
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
If you have lost a sibling in an accident, you may wonder if you can sue for wrongful death in Florida. At Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC, our wrongful death attorneys can explain to you whether you are eligible to …
Read More >Florida Good Samaritan Laws
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
Most Floridians want to help their neighbors. But they also know that more than 73,000 new tort claims were filed in Florida courts last year alone. If you see someone in danger, you may want to help. What if you …
Read More >Loss of Consortium Claims for Wrongful Death in Florida
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
Loss of consortium claims for wrongful death in Florida recognize the loss of a relationship that results from the death of a loved one. The death of a loved one means the loss of all the good things about a …
Read More >Is a Wrongful Death a Civil or Criminal Case in Florida?
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
When someone is fatally injured, and it is someone else’s fault, legally, there may be a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is only one type of legal action that may follow a fatal injury – there may be …
Read More >The Duties of Care Owed by Property Owners in Florida
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
If you or someone you know gets hurt while visiting someone’s property (whether home or business), it’s important to keep in mind that the landowner owed two discrete duties to that person: (1) the duty to warn them of concealed …
Read More >Establishing Negligence in a Cruise Line Lawsuit
November 17, 2023
Wrongful Death
If you’re suing a cruise line for negligence, it’s important to recognize, at the outset, whether you’re basing your claim on the cruise line’s direct negligence or the cruise line’s vicarious liability for an employee’s negligence. The nature of the …
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