The Sunshine blog
Florida injury and insurance claim guides
Plain-language answers about car accidents, injury claims and homeowners insurance in Florida, from the Sunshine State Law Firm team.
Car accidents7 min read
Should I accept the first car accident settlement offer?
Got a first settlement offer after a car accident? Why early offers run low in Florida, what signing a release means, and how to respond.
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Community6 min read
Halloween safety tips for Florida families
Halloween safety tips for Florida families: staying visible while trick-or-treating, safer costumes, careful driving and a safe home for visitors.
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Car accidents7 min read
Car accident lawyer consultation: what to expect and bring
Getting ready for a car accident lawyer consultation? What happens in a free Florida case review, what to bring, and the questions worth asking.
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Car accidents7 min read
Florida move over law: what every driver needs to know
Florida’s move over law covers any disabled vehicle with hazard lights. When to change lanes, how much to slow down, the penalties and what to do if hit.
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Personal injury7 min read
How to choose a personal injury lawyer in Florida
How to choose a personal injury lawyer in Florida: the qualities that matter, how to check a license, what fees should look like and red flags to avoid.
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Car accidents7 min read
Is it worth getting a lawyer for a minor car accident?
Is it worth getting an attorney for a car accident that seems minor? When a lawyer helps in Florida, when you can skip one, and what it really costs.
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Personal injury7 min read
Florida's modified comparative negligence law, explained
Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule bars recovery if you’re more than 50% at fault. How the 2023 law works, with examples of what it means.
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Car accidents7 min read
Questions to ask a car accident witness, and why they matter
The questions to ask a car accident witness at the scene, how to ask them without pressure, and why a good witness can protect your Florida claim.
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Personal injury7 min read
Personal injury legal terms: a plain-language glossary
A personal injury legal terms glossary in plain English: PIP, negligence, comparative fault, statute of limitations and settlement under Florida law.
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Community6 min read
Shine Bright back-to-school drive and Florida school safety
Our Shine Bright back-to-school drive, plus Florida back-to-school safety tips: school bus stop law, school zones, walking, biking and drop-off lines.
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Car accidents7 min read
Can you sue Uber for an accident? Uber and Lyft in Florida
Can you sue Uber for an accident in Florida? Who pays after an Uber or Lyft crash, how the $1 million policy works, and what riders and drivers should do.
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Car accidents7 min read
What is personal injury protection? Florida PIP explained
What is personal injury protection? How Florida’s no-fault PIP works after a crash, what it pays, the 14-day rule, and when you can sue the other driver.
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Personal injury7 min read
Florida personal injury statute of limitations, explained
Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations is now generally 2 years. See deadlines by claim type, key exceptions and why waiting can hurt your case.
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Personal injury7 min read
Social media and your personal injury case: what to know
How social media can hurt a personal injury case in Florida, what insurers look for, and why to pause posting, not delete, while your claim is open.
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Personal injury7 min read
How to handle stress during a personal injury case
How to handle stress during a personal injury case in Florida: what causes it, simple ways to cope, what your lawyer handles and when to get support.
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Car accidents7 min read
Car accident mistakes that can hurt your Florida claim
The car accident mistakes that most often hurt Florida injury claims, from skipping the doctor to recorded statements, and what to do instead.
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Property claims7 min read
Your insurance company is not your friend. It's a business
Your insurance company is a business, not your friend. How adjusters work, what to say on a recorded statement, and how Florida homeowners protect a claim.
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Property claims7 min read
Florida Senate Bill 76: what homeowners need to know
Florida Senate Bill 76 changed how homeowners insurance claims and disputes work. What it did, what the 2022 reforms added and what it means for you today.
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Property claims7 min read
When you need a homeowners insurance attorney in Florida
When a Florida homeowners insurance attorney can help with a denied or underpaid claim, what they do at each stage, and how 2022 law changes affect you.
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Personal injury7 min read
What to do after a slip and fall: 12 dos and don'ts
What to do after a slip and fall accident in Florida: 12 dos and don’ts to protect your health and your claim, and when to get a slip and fall lawyer.
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Personal injury7 min read
What does a personal injury lawyer do? A step-by-step look
What does a personal injury lawyer do? Follow a Florida injury case from the first call to the final check, and see what your lawyer handles at each stage.
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Property claims7 min read
What does a fire insurance claim lawyer do in Florida?
What a fire insurance claim lawyer does: reviews your policy, values smoke and contents losses, and disputes denials or lowball offers under Florida law.
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Property claims7 min read
Roof insurance claim denied in Florida? What to do next
Roof insurance claim denied in Florida? Why insurers deny roof claims, the deadlines that apply, and the steps to dispute a denial or lowball payment.
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Car accidents7 min read
Should I go to the hospital after a car accident?
Should you go to the hospital after a car accident? Why you should get checked even if you feel fine, where to go, and Florida’s 14-day PIP rule.
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Car accidents7 min read
How much to expect from a car accident settlement
How much to expect from a car accident settlement in Florida: the damages you can claim, what drives the value, and why no honest lawyer quotes an average.
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Car accidents7 min read
How medical bills are paid after a car accident in Florida
How medical bills are paid after a Florida car accident: PIP first, then MedPay, health insurance and the at-fault driver, plus how liens work.
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Personal injury7 min read
Do I need a personal injury lawyer? When to hire one
Do you need a personal injury lawyer? Seven signs it’s time to call one in Florida, when you can handle a claim yourself, and what hiring one costs.
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Car accidents7 min read
Can I collect money if I was at fault in a car accident?
At fault in a car accident? In Florida, PIP still pays, and partial fault may only reduce your claim. What you can still collect, and when you can’t.
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Car accidents7 min read
7 questions to ask a car accident lawyer before you hire
Seven questions to ask a car accident lawyer about coverage, medical bills, fault, deadlines and fees, and what good answers sound like in Florida.
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Personal injury7 min read
10 questions to ask a personal injury lawyer before hiring
Ten questions to ask a personal injury lawyer in Florida, from fees and liens to who handles your case, plus the green flags and red flags to listen for.
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Car accidents7 min read
10 factors that affect your car accident settlement
The factors that affect a car accident settlement in Florida, from fault and injury severity to insurance limits, and what you can do about each one.
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Property claims7 min read
Do I need an insurance lawyer? 5 ways to know
Do I need an insurance lawyer? Five signs your Florida home insurance claim needs legal help, plus when you can safely handle it on your own.
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Community6 min read
Holiday safety tips for Florida families
Holiday safety tips for Florida families: safer holiday driving, decorations and fire safety, protecting packages, and avoiding slips while shopping.
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