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Additur for Future Pain and Suffering Damages

When a jury’s verdict is unreasonably low, the presiding judge may increase it by awarding...

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Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note about Removal with Less Than $75,000 in Medical Specials

Removing a case to federal court requires diversity of citizenship and an amount in controversy...

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Casualty Litigation

Tips for Young Lawyers: CME Location

You have analyzed the medical records, retained a medical expert and lined up a compulsorymedical...

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Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note about Pain and Suffering Disclosures in Federal Court

In federal court, personal injury plaintiffs are required to disclose a computation of each category...

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Casualty Litigation

Automotive and Trucking Accidents in the U.S. with Foreign Defendants: What Insurers Need to Know

Attorneys Mike Forte and Vince Saccomando discuss defense strategies for automotive and trucking accidents in...

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Legally Qualified Podcast

RumbergerKirk has launched a podcast, Legally Qualified, providing strategic legal insight and analysis for the business...

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Casualty Litigation

Landowner’s Duty of Care in Florida, and the Special Case of Contractors

In a premises liability case, the landowner’s standard of care is determined by the category...

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Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note About Florida PIP Setoffs Without PIP Insurance

Generally, Florida drivers are required to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance.  Fla.Stat. §...

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Casualty Litigation

The Seven Privileges: Protecting Confidentiality of Florida Defendants

Litigation is intrusive. By filing a lawsuit, a personal injury plaintiff makes his private life...

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Casualty Litigation

Florida Car Accident Lawsuits: How to Apply the Brakes on Plaintiffs

Looking for the Most Generous County When a Canadian is sued in Florida, moving the...

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