Tag Archives: Negligence Claim
Understanding the “Fabre Doctrine” in Florida
Florida is a pure comparative negligence state, which means that parties pay damages based on their degree of negligence. For example, let’s say that three cars were involved in an accident. One car ran a stop sign, a second car was speeding, and the third abided by all applicable traffic laws. Fault will likely… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Comparative Negligence System
One thing to keep in mind if you’re injured because of another person’s negligence is that more than one person might be to blame. Different states have different methods for apportioning fault in these situations — Florida follows the comparative negligence standard. How Does Comparative Negligence Work? Pure comparative negligence means that the amount… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Strengthens Attorney-Client Privilege in Negligence Cases
The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that defense attorneys can’t ask plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits if their lawyers referred them to physicians for treatment. In other words, if you are injured because of another person’s negligence and you file a lawsuit, the defense can’t ask you whether your lawyer referred you to a… Read More »