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How Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Work in Florida?

What Is PIP Insurance? PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection. It is a type of auto insurance that pays for your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages after a car accident, regardless of who caused the crash. Because fault doesn’t determine who pays, Florida’s system is called “no-fault” insurance. Under Florida Statute… Read More

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What is a Product Liability Claim?

A product liability claim is a legal action you can bring when you’re injured by a defective or dangerous product. Product liability lawsuits hold manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for designing unsafe products and selling them to consumers. Product liability claims often involve defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceuticals, faulty auto parts, unsafe children’s products, defective… Read More

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What is a Product Liability Claim?

What is Loss of Consortium?

Loss of consortium are a type of non-economic damages awarded in wrongful death lawsuits for the loss of emotional support, companionship, affection, and other services that the deceased person can no longer provide for their spouse and children. Loss of consortium damages can also be awarded in personal injury cases where the injured person can… Read More

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How Florida’s Free Kill Law Affects Wrongful Death Cases

Florida’s “Free Kill” law is one of the most controversial aspects of the state’s medical malpractice and wrongful death system. Here’s how it affects wrongful death lawsuits. What the Free Kill Law Does Florida Statute §768.21(8) restricts who can recover damages in medical malpractice wrongful death cases. Specifically, only a surviving spouse or children under… Read More

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Child Abuse in Youth Sports, Athletic Clubs, and Camps in Florida

Child abuse can occur at youth sports programs, camps, and athletic clubs. If it does, you may be able to hold the institution liable. Call us for a free consultation to discuss your case with a lawyer. Youth sports and recreational programs give children opportunities to learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience. But when abuse occurs… Read More

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Dale Swope Advocates for Public Safety in Florida Senate Testimony on UTV Legislation

Managing partner Dale Swope recently testified before the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development, speaking on behalf of the Florida Justice Association regarding proposed legislation that would allow utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on public roadways. His testimony highlighted critical safety concerns and underscored the firm’s commitment to protecting Florida families from… Read More

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Swope, Rodante P.A. Represents Homicide Victim in Lawsuit Against Centerstone and Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

Swope, Rodante P.A. today confirmed that it represents Krista Kale, in her capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Patricia Matejcek, in connection with the death of Ms. Matejcek, which has been the subject of recent investigative reporting concerning the Mary Jennings “group home” and the actions of Centerstone of Florida. Ms. Matejcek’s family… Read More

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