Tag: legal-action
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What is the time limit for submitting a wrongful death claim?
The time limit in Florida for submitting a wrongful death claim is two years from the date of the person’s passing. You must initiate legal action or resolve your claim within this timeframe. Otherwise, your claim will be permanently denied.
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What is a case of negligence in property maintenance?
If you are a property owner in the city of Port City, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of individuals visiting your property by maintaining it properly. Failure to do so could result in a lawsuit for negligent property maintenance. As a property owner, it is legally incumbent upon you to maintain your…
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What does a settlement release form involve?
When you reach a settlement with the opposing party, you complete a release form relinquishing your right to take legal action against them.
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How long does it take to resolve a bicycle accident case in Florida?
There is no set timeframe to resolve a bicycle case in Florida. You must initiate a legal action within four years of the accident, but the resolution of the case will depend on factors such as the extent of the injured person’s injuries and the insurance coverage available for the responsible party.
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What can I do if my employer at the construction site doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?
According to the laws in Florida, employers who employ eligible workers must provide workers’ compensation insurance for them. Nevertheless, some employers violate the law or wrongly classify their employees to evade making payments. In such circumstances, you have the ability to file a lawsuit against your employer if their negligence was the cause of your…
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What if I require child support during the divorce proceedings in Florida?
If you have initiated a legal action for the termination of marriage and you require child support, you must submit a request for interim child support. This grants the court the power to issue a child support order while the termination of marriage action is ongoing.
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Why is my case “undergoing judicial review” and what does that mean?
To initiate a lawsuit you must pay a filing fee. However, it is possible to request the court to waive the filing fee by submitting the form “Motion to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees.” Before making a decision, the court needs to evaluate your case to determine if it lacks merit, is brought forward with…
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What does it mean if my insurance policy includes a legal action limitation?
A legal action limitation limits your ability to file a lawsuit for non-economic damages. If your policy includes this limitation, you would only be able to file a successful lawsuit for non-economic damages if your injury falls under specific categories such as death, severe bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or lasting impairment.
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What Does My Insurance Agreement Include?
The coverage provided by an insurance policy depends on the specific type of policy and the risks it aims to protect against. There are several categories of risks that insurance policies may cover. When it comes to property risk, the policy offers protection for damages occurring to one’s property. This could include a residence, a…
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What should I do if my insurance provider rejects my claim?
What should I do if my insurer refuses to accept my claim? The leading cause for an insurer’s denial of a claim is attributing the damage to a cause that the policy does not cover. They may assert that it falls under an exclusion. The insurer tends to favor a broad interpretation of exclusions and…
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What qualifies as a tort?
A tort is a civil wrong acknowledged by the legal system as a basis for legal action. Torts are divided into three main categories: deliberate wrongs (for example, purposely striking someone), negligent wrongs (such as causing an accident by disregarding traffic regulations), and strict liability wrongs (like being responsible for creating and distributing flawed products).…
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How do I determine if my insurance demonstrated bad faith?
Insurance providers have a legal obligation to treat their clients fairly. Failing to meet this obligation is considered “bad faith” and may lead to filing a complaint with the state of Florida and pursuing legal action. Claims of bad faith typically arise from unjustly denying a valid claim, unreasonably delaying payment, or offering insufficient compensation.…
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What happens if my acquaintance was driving my vehicle?
If you lend your car to an acquaintance, and they drive it with your permission, then the injured party of the non-at fault vehicle does have the right to pursue legal action against the driver of the car and its owner.