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Florida questions and answers

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

  Asked in Miami, FL | November 22, 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 25, 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

  

• How Does Alimony Work In Florida?

  Asked in Fort Lauderdale, FL | September 21, 2022

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• 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

  

• How Do I know If My Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Is Good?

  Asked in Tampa, FL | April 26, 2023

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What Should I Do If I’m Arrested Or Suspected Of A Crime In Florida?

  Asked in Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 11, 2022

  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

  

• How do I recover $150,000 that was stolen by an attorney escrow in Texas?

  Asked in Homestead, FL | January 28, 2026

  Am looking to recover $150,000 that was stolen by an attorney in Texas. I filed a Grievance & Ethics report with the Texas State Bar. The disciplinary panel saw and heard evidence, including fraudulent documets, and found enough evidence to find the attorney guilty of miscouduct. Prior to filing the grevance, I had sent a demand for payment via FedEx, giving the 30 days notice that he never complied with. I am looking to recover the my funds plus the amount that is by owed by law if clamaint doesn't respond.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• City construction caused a crack or leak in sewer system causing property issues. What do I do?

  Asked in Sarasota, FL | December 26, 2025

  I acquired a condo and there were no issues with the unit until the City of Venice commenced a capital improvement project on a sewer lift station (which should have only been 2 weeks) sitting adjacent to my condo unit. Work completed several weeks later. Replacement of a new gravity pipe caused a crack or leak on a shared vent branch in my unit. HOA and City of Venice are avoiding responsibility. Owner left with sewage gases and pressure issues unresolved.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I Sue An Uninsured Driver In FL?

  Asked in Miami, FL | February 8, 2017

  What financial outcome can I expect to get? 

  Answered by 1 attorney