Category Archives: General
Florida Tort Reform: Some Crucial Things You Need to Know
In late March, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, signed into law HB 837, bringing significant Florida tort reforms to the Sunshine State. HB 837 is the most significant Florida tort reform law to be enacted in Florida since the early 2000s. According to Governor Ron Desantis, the new law aims to make Florida… Read More »
Suing for Loss of Enjoyment of Life in Florida
You can recover economic and non-economic damages after suffering injuries in a Florida accident because of another person’s negligence. Among the non-economic damages you can recover after a Florida accident is loss of enjoyment of life. Suing for loss of enjoyment of life after a Florida accident can be a complex process. Fortunately, personal… Read More »
Common Types Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Florida Motor Vehicle Accidents
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens after you suffer a violent blow or jolt to the head. This kind of injury can also occur when an object goes through the brain tissue. According to research, motor vehicle crashes are among the top causes of traumatic brain injuries. Other common causes of traumatic brain injuries… Read More »
What is a Compulsory Medical Examination (CME)?
A Compulsory Medical Examination (CME) is a tool insurance carriers often take full advantage of in defending either a bodily injury (BI) or uninsured/underinsured (UIM) lawsuit. Each insurance carrier and insurance defense lawyer has a handful of physicians they routinely retain to conduct CME’s. Some of the biggest hired guns are hired by a… Read More »
2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree
The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. Named a 2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the United States Over the past 3-years, our team at The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., have been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In… Read More »
8 Tips to Keep in Mind if You Fall on Someone Else’s Property
One of the main things we have heard from clients who describe a slip and fall incident that has resulted in an injury, is regarding the initial shock and embarrassment they feel, followed by a reaction to just leave the scene due to the embarrassment. Later on, they realize they are in pain, need… Read More »
