Blog Posts in 2021

• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 1-Sep-2021

  Florida No-Fault Insurance Law Remains After DeSantis Vetoes SB 54

  On June 30, 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have replaced Florida’s “no-fault” car insurance law with a fault-based model like most states across the country. Senate Bill 54, also known as the “Motor Vehicle ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Aug-2021

  The Legal Implications of the Miami-Area Condo Collapse

  On June 24, 2021, the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium complex—located in the Miami suburb of Surfside—experienced a partial collapse, destroying 136 units and resulting in 98 deaths. So far, there have been more than two dozen ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 8-Jul-2021

  Do Not Accept the First Settlement Offer After a Car Crash

  Car accident s can be a traumatic and emotionally overwhelming experience. If you suffer an injury, you need money to pay hospital bills, replace lost income from missing work, and property damage stemming from the crash. Injury claim negotiations ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 1-Jun-2021

  When Do I Need to Report a Car Accident to Police in FL?

  If you have recently been injured in a car accident in Florida, one of the most important steps you must take is to call the police or highway patrol to the scene of the collision. According to Florida law, a person must report a crash to law ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-May-2021

  The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

  Drowsy driving consists of a dangerous combination of operating a vehicle while fatigued or tired, which often occurs when someone did not get enough sleep, worked a late shift, has an untreated sleep disorder, has been taking medications, or has ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Apr-2021

  Dram Shop Laws in Florida

  In many states, if you an injury in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, not only can you file an accident claim or personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party, but you may also seek damages from a third party – like a vendor or a ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 4-Mar-2021

  5 Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida

  According to the 2019 traffic crash report from the Florida Department for Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were a total of 401,867 motor vehicle accidents in Florida, which is an average of 1,101 collisions per day. There were also ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Feb-2021

  Florida Car Accident Laws

  If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, you need to understand your options for recovering financial compensation for your losses, such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. One of the most important things to know is ...

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• Posted By Paulsen Law Group 21-Jan-2021

  Determining Liability in a Truck Accident

  Truck accidents involving massive commercial vehicles are more complex than non-commercial car accidents. Because of the huge size and weight of such vehicles, these collisions often result in catastrophic and even fatal injuries, as well as ...

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