In Florida, the law takes dog bites seriously. Dog bites are relatively common and can occur with any dog in any setting. If a neighbor’s dog bites you, is he or she liable for your injuries? Normally, the answer is yes. Most of the time, the owner of the dog is liable for his or her dog’s actions. The Florida Statutes on dangerous dogs, however, is multifaceted and complex. It does not matter if the

If you suffer a spinal cord injury in a Florida car crash, the result will be a catastrophic life-changing one. These types of injuries partially or completely sever your spinal cord, resulting in parts or virtually all of your body becoming paralyzed, forcing you to live the rest of your life in a wheelchair. The Mayfield Clinic explains that your spinal cord and its nerves represent the way in which messages travel from your brain

After someone else injures you through negligence or recklessness, proving that person’s liability could lead to compensation for your damages. A personal injury lawsuit can result in payment for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. In Florida, winning a personal injury claim typically requires proving four main elements as the plaintiff, or injured party. You may need legal assistance with this burden of proof. Duty to exercise reasonable care The

Currently, texting while driving is only a secondary offense and police officers are not allowed to pull drivers over solely for that issue. On July 1st, that is set to change if Governor Ron DeSantis signs a new bill to make texting while driving a primary offense. If an officer sees you texting while your vehicle is in motion they can ticket you which will add three points to your driver’s license, and require you

Congratulations to Michelle Servos and the Literacy Services of Indian River County on a successful fundraising event last night! Tuttle Larsen, P.A. is proud to sponsor and support such a wonderful organization!

As discussed in our uninsured/underinsured motorist blog post, when you are injured in an automobile accident you first look to your $10,000 of no-fault Personal Injury Protection Coverage under your auto insurance policy for payment of your medical bills and lost wages. This coverage can be exhausted quickly with an emergency room visit, subsequent treatment, or lost wages. Next you look to the at-fault party’s insurance to see if they have a coverage called bodily

When you are injured in an automobile accident you first look to your $10,000 of no-fault Personal Injury Protection Coverage under your auto insurance policy for payment of your medical bills and lost wages. This coverage can be exhausted quickly with an emergency room visit, subsequent treatment, or lost wages. Next, you look to the at-fault party’s insurance to see if they have a coverage called bodily injury liability. Florida does not require drivers to

If you are injured in a slip and fall accident involving a substance, you have the burden of proving that the business owner had knowledge that the substance was there. In 2010, the Florida legislature enacted a statute that made it more difficult for the injured party to recover damages. Under Florida Statute §768.0755: (1) If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove

Tuttle Larsen, P.A. is proud to announce that Michelle Servos was elected President of Literacy Services of Indian River County in January 2017. Michelle joined the board of the organization in 2015 and has served in several different capacities. Michelle is very involved in our community and has contributed her time, experience, and resources to numerous non-profit organizations in Indian River County. Literacy Services of Indian River County is committed to providing quality literacy tutoring

Florida law protects people who were injured in motor vehicle accidents due to someone else’s negligence. Sometimes, fender-benders don’t involve much more than minor damage to the vehicles themselves. In those cases, the drivers may be able to settle the matter quickly and directly with the negligent driver’s insurance company. However, if the accident caused injuries, scheduling a consultation with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer can help you protect your rights to the financial