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Florida’s 14-Day Accident Rule: Miss It and Lose Your PIP BenefitsCar Accidents

Florida’s 14-Day Accident Rule: Miss It and Lose Your PIP Benefits

Florida’s 14-Day Accident Rule: Miss It and Lose Your PIP Benefits Here is a mistake I have watched St. Petersburg drivers make for four decades: they walk away…

SPJJul 23, 20269 min read
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The Florida Wrongful Death Act: Who Can Sue, Deadlines, and What Damages It CoversPersonal Injury

The Florida Wrongful Death Act: Who Can Sue, Deadlines, and What Damages It Covers

The Florida Wrongful Death Act: Who Can Sue, Deadlines, and What Damages It Covers Losing someone you love is hard enough. Learning that their death could have been…

SPJJul 21, 202612 min read
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How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Florida? (2026 Benefit Guide)Workers' Compensation

How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Florida? (2026 Benefit Guide)

How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Florida? (2026 Benefit Guide) In Florida, workers’ compensation pays 66⅔% (two-thirds) of your average weekly wage while you are unable to…

SPJJul 17, 202611 min read
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What to Do After a Slip and Fall in a Florida Store (Step-by-Step)Personal Injury

What to Do After a Slip and Fall in a Florida Store (Step-by-Step)

What to Do After a Slip and Fall in a Florida Store (Step-by-Step) One moment you’re picking up groceries in St. Petersburg. The next, you’re on the floor…

SPJJul 14, 202615 min read
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Florida Bicycle Laws: What St. Petersburg Riders Need to Know After a CrashPersonal Injury

Florida Bicycle Laws: What St. Petersburg Riders Need to Know After a Crash

Florida Bicycle Laws: What St. Petersburg Riders Need to Know After a Crash St. Petersburg is one of the best cycling cities in Florida. Between the Pinellas Trail,…

SPJJul 11, 202613 min read
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What’s the Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida? (2026)Car Accidents

What’s the Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida? (2026)

What’s the Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida? (2026) If you’ve been hurt in a crash on I-275, US-19, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, one question…

SPJJul 10, 202613 min read
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Can I Choose My Own Doctor for Workers’ Comp in Florida?Workers' Compensation

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for Workers’ Comp in Florida?

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for Workers’ Comp in Florida? You got hurt on the job in St. Petersburg. You have a family doctor you trust, someone…

SPJJul 10, 202612 min read
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How Much Is My Florida Car Accident Case Worth?Car Accidents

How Much Is My Florida Car Accident Case Worth?

What is your Florida car accident claim worth? Learn how settlements are calculated, typical ranges by injury, the factors that change your number, and how to estimate it.

SPJJul 1, 202610 min read
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Florida Comparative Negligence: How Shared Fault Affects Your SettlementPersonal Injury

Florida Comparative Negligence: How Shared Fault Affects Your Settlement

Since 2023, Florida uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Learn how shared fault reduces, or eliminates, your injury settlement, with examples.

SPJJun 30, 20267 min read
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Is Florida a No-Fault State? PIP Insurance and the 14-Day Rule ExplainedCar Accidents

Is Florida a No-Fault State? PIP Insurance and the 14-Day Rule Explained

Yes, Florida is a no-fault state. Here is how PIP insurance works, the 14-day medical deadline, the $10,000 vs $2,500 rule, and when you can step outside no-fault…

SPJJun 25, 20269 min read
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Florida’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to File?Personal Injury

Florida’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to File?

Florida cut the personal injury filing deadline from four years to two in 2023. Here are the deadlines by claim type, the exceptions that change them, and how…

SPJJun 11, 20268 min read
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