Women’s History Month: Janet Reno – The First Woman Attorney General Of The United States

Article Courtesy of the New York Times By Carl Hulse Janet Reno, rose from a rustic life on the edge of the Everglades to become attorney general of the United States — the first woman to hold the job —…

Florida Car Insurance 101: Part 2 – What Is Collision Coverage And Why Is It Important?

So, as we have discussed elsewhere on this site, Florida automobile insurance is not a “package deal”. Apart from the two items required by law, it is more of an a la carte purchase in which you, the consumer, can…

Women’s History Month: Lyda Burton Conley – America’s First Native American Woman Lawyer.

                            Courtesy of WomensHistory.org By: Emma Rothberg, NWHM Predoctoral Fellow in Gender Studies I 2020-2022 Standing before the Supreme Court, Eliza “Lyda” Burton Conley argued to protect…

How Does A Personal Injury Civil Trial Work In Florida? Part I: Pre-Trial Hearings And Jury Selection.

While most personal injury cases settle in the pre-suit phase, a small percentage of do not settle and then have to be filed in circuit court, where the legal and factual issues are litigated. Most of those cases are settled…

Florida Car Insurance 101: What Is Property Damage Liability Coverage?

Florida law requires that each driver purchase at least $10,000 of property damage liability coverage. This is the coverage that will pay for the damage to another’s car in the event that you are at fault in a collision. Even…

Florida Car Insurance 101: Yes, It’s Legal For A Florida Resident To Register And Drive A Car That Has Zero Insurance For Your Injuries Caused By Their Car?

Wait, Are You Saying That It’s Legal For A Florida Resident To Register And Drive A Car In Florida That Has Zero Insurance For Injuries Caused By Their Car? The short answer is YES! So What Is Required? That is…