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Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

By: Tony Caggiano
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on September 16, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Florida personal injury claims now carry a two-year filing deadline, cut from four years by a 2023 change in state law. If that number surprises you, you are not alone. Plenty of pages still describe the Florida personal injury statute of limitations as four years, and that difference decides whether a claim […]

How to Avoid an Insurance Increase After an Accident in Florida

By: Tony Caggiano
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on September 9, 2026
Key Takeaways Your insurer cannot raise your rate just because you were in a crash. Florida law limits when a carrier may add a surcharge or refuse to renew, and the limits turn on whether you were substantially at fault. Most drivers never learn that rule, so an increase in insurance after an accident goes […]

What Happens if You Can't Remember the Details of a Car Accident?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on August 11, 2026
Learn how Florida car accident claims work when you cannot remember the crash, what evidence matters most, and how to protect your rights. Tony Caggiano Personal Injury Lawyer can help. Call (407) 244-1212 today. Key Takeaways You can still pursue a car accident claim in Florida even if you cannot remember how the crash happened. […]

What to Do After a Car Accident That's Not Your Fault

By: Tony Caggiano
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on August 1, 2026
Key Takeaways Getting hit by a careless driver is frightening and unfair, and in the chaos afterward, it is hard to think clearly. Knowing what to do after a car accident not your fault comes down to a few key moves: get to safety, call 911, document everything, see a doctor within 14 days, be […]

What is the Difference Between Slip and Fall vs Trip and Fall?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on July 22, 2026
Key Takeaways: The primary difference between a slip and fall versus a trip and fall rests entirely on the physical cause of your sudden loss of balance. A slip occurs when your foot loses traction with a slick floor, causing you to slide forward and fall backward onto your spine. A trip happens when an […]

Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida

By: Tony Caggiano
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on June 19, 2026
Key Takeaways: There is no single average car accident settlement in Florida because every auto collision involves unique bodily injury claims, insurance policy limits, and varying levels of injury severity. Tony Caggiano Personal Injury Lawyer builds powerful civil claims to recover your past medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages from negligent drivers throughout the […]

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Orlando?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on May 31, 2026
Key Takeaways Most personal injury settlements in Orlando are not considered taxable income by the federal government or the state of Florida. The IRS generally excludes money you receive for physical injuries or physical sickness from your gross income. Tony Caggiano Personal Injury Lawyer helps clients in Orlando understand how to protect their recovery from […]

Can You Claim a Car Accident Without a Police Report in Florida?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on May 2, 2026
Key Takeaways You can sue for emotional distress after a car accident in Florida, but you must meet certain rules. Florida law usually requires a physical injury before you can ask for money for your mental pain. If your crash caused a permanent injury under Florida Statute § 627.737, you can seek a settlement for […]

What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car and Gets in an Accident?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on April 28, 2026
Key Takeaways If someone else is driving your car and gets in an accident in Florida, you are generally responsible for damages because insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver. Under the state's unique legal principles, a car owner is vicariously liable for any injuries or property damage caused by a person driving their vehicle […]

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in Florida?

By: Tony Caggiano
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on April 24, 2026
Key Takeaways You can sue for emotional distress after a car accident in Florida if you meet specific legal requirements. Florida law generally follows the impact rule, which requires a physical injury or impact to occur before you can seek damages for psychological harm. However, once you meet the permanent injury threshold under Florida Statute […]
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