Tag: special-damages
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Understanding Commercial Evictions in Florida: The Process and Consequences
– A landlord or their agent can sign an eviction complaint for non-payment of rent in a commercial property. – The complaint needs to allege the landlord/tenant relationship, non-payment of rent, and the notice provided, and attach a copy of the lease. – In a basic eviction, the landlord seeks possession only, while in a…
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Changes to Florida Law for Personal Injury Cases
– Florida law restricts recovery of future medical expenses to those expenses “reasonably certain” to be incurred. – Evidence must be provided to support that future medical services are reasonably certain to occur. – Awarding damages for future medical expenses cannot be based on the mere possibility of obtaining certain treatment in the future. –…
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Understanding Attorney’s Fees in Florida
– Attorney’s fees in Florida are only available if allowed by contract or statute. – Attorney’s fees incurred outside of litigation may be recoverable as compensatory damages, if pled as special damages in a later lawsuit. – Non-litigation related attorney’s fees may be recoverable as special damages if they were necessary due to a tortfeasor’s…