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Florida questions and answers

• I've inherited about 3.5 million dollars, 2 houses, and named trustee on 3 trusts. What assistance can a lawyer give?

  Asked in Land O' Lakes, FL | April 17, 2026

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• Can a wrongful death claim be settled out of court?

  Asked in Miami, FL | November 21, 2024

  We are in the early stages of considering a wrongful death claim after my husband's death in a car accident. I've heard that cases like this can take a long time but also that some cases are settled out of court. Is this possible, and how does it work?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Can you sue a cruise line for injuries on the cruise?

  Asked in Miami, FL | November 21, 2024

  I was injured on a cruise ship. I slipped on a wet deck that had no warning signs and suffered a minor shoulder injury. The ship's medical staff provided initial treatment, but I have ongoing medical expenses and pain. Can I file a personal injury lawsuit against the cruise line?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Who is responsible for damages and injuries after an Uber or Lyft accident in Florida?

  Asked in Aventura, FL | April 23, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What should I do in Florida after a minor car accident?

  Asked in Tampa, FL | October 24, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Are My Injuries From A Car Accident In Florida Serious Enough To Call A Lawyer?

  Asked in West Palm Beach, FL | August 14, 2017

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My daughter was in a car accident, she's on my policy but she owns her car, someone was hurt, what is my financial exposure?

  Asked in Boca Raton, FL | August 6, 2026

  My daughter was in a car accident she is on my policy but she owns her car someone was hurt in the other car. My daughter was found at fault. I have 100,000/300,000 policy coverage. What is my financial exposure.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I file a restraining order in Broward County, Florida?

  Asked in Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 20, 2024

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Are there caps on damages in wrongful death cases?

  Asked in Miami, FL | November 22, 2024

  It feels bad to think about this but I've heard that some states have caps on damages in wrongful death. Does this apply to our case where it was a car accident, and if so, what are the limits?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• If someone used a protective order to get around a custody hearing can that be used back against them?

  Asked in Bunnell, FL | February 25, 2026

  My son's mother tried to move to FL in 2023 without my consent. I filed a custody hearing to resolve the issue, but she filed for a protective order to bypass the hearing and gain custody. I was not aware of the filing til a couple days before the hearing which I had to do via zoom since I did not live in FL and did not have an attorney due to short timing and the belief that since the allegations were false and thrown out in Maryland before multiple times the outcome would be the same, they however awarded her 7 years and full custody  In the months after Maryland was awarded the rightful jurisdiction, I was awarded primary custody after proving to the court I was a stable individual. Since then, she has tried to file multiple false claims in Maryland for protective orders and accusations, which have been dismissed. I am now looking to relocate and am fearful that this order will be used maliciously against me in other places, and I am trying to figure out the best way to proceed, especially since we have a child that she has visitation to. She has taken the child against the order and run off to FL before as well, last year, and held him for 6 months.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I had a Right Below-Knee Amputation (RBKA), I think from lack of standard of care. Do I have a case?

  Asked in Okeechobee, FL | April 10, 2026

  Right leg below the knee amputation was the result of what I believe was a lack of standard of care. Do I have a case?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Do I get legal representation from my old employer if listed as defendant in lawsuit with them

  Asked in Kissimmee, FL | March 20, 2026

  I was in a minor fender bender Apr 9th, 2024, while delivering parts in a work vehicle. I was not cited at the scene or afterward. It was only later determined that I was at fault, but it was never brought to my attention. (By supervisor, or sheriff's office.) I am now being listed as a defendant in a $100k lawsuit in regard to the accident. They are making it seem like I was going 100MPH when it was under 10MPH, as seen in the vehicle's dashcam footage. They brought up my speeding tickets from 2020 and 2021. (2020 there is a 911 call from me in regard to a man pulling a gun on me, and I was trying to get to my husband's job to be able to collect myself. The cop did not take it into consideration when providing me the ticket.) I did my own research and found that the driver received a careless driving ticket in July of 2025 (could have added to the accident, since I have never been found guilty of careless driving, only slightly speeding, which I have not received a ticket since 2021.) The passenger received a speeding ticket Jan 1st, 2026, (testimony from the passenger is then questionable.) My old employer won't answer me about representation. Do I need a lawyer?

  Answered by 1 attorney