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75 Valencia Avenue, Suite 100, Coral Gables, Florida 33134(305) 577-3777 – Phone(305) 854-2603 – Faxjeff@jeffdavislaw.com – Emailwww.jeffdavislaw.com – Website Re: Hypocritical Dear Sir/Madam: The dictionary defines hypocritical as behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs then is the case. When it comes to protecting the rights of the…

Coral Gables has a city code requirement that requires homeowners to clean and maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their homes*. We represent a woman who sustained multiple injuries requiring surgeries due to a fall while walking on a sidewalk coated with black/green slime. The litigation was instituted against both the City of Coral Gables and…

I remember as a young lawyer, a wise, seasoned senior partner told me, “Never represent a family member – you can’t be objective”.  Over the years, I have ignored this advice and helped family members and close friends with claims, including injury claims.  I never really had a problem doing so nor did I feel…

“DON”T WORRY–I HAVE FULL COVERAGE”!MYTH vs. TRUTH Florida has some of the least protective automobile insurance laws in the nation.  To register a car in Florida, you only need to purchase insurance that has personal injury protection (PIP) benefits and property damage liability.  If your policy has these two basic elements of coverage you are…

75 Valencia Avenue, Suite 100, Coral Gables, Florida 33134(305) 577-3777 – Phone(305) 854-2603 – Faxjeff@jeffdavislaw.com – Emailwww.jeffdavislaw.com – Website Letter to the Editor Miami Herald Re: Court Disorder Dear Sir/Madam: In response to a recent letter “Court Disorder”, a Miami resident dutifully responding for jury service was forced to endure an entire day of waiting without…

At the end of the 2021 legislative session, Governor DeSantis signed into law an act relating to bicycle and pedestrian safety.  The general terms of the new bicycle laws are important for motor-vehicle drivers and bicyclists to understand. While the actual bill is over 12-pages long, the highlights are as follows: These new bicycle laws…

Florida has some of the least protective automobile insurance laws in the nation.  To register a car in Florida, you only need to purchase insurance that has personal injury protection (PIP) benefits and property damage liability.  If your policy has these two basic elements of coverage you are deemed to have the required coverage under…

75 Valencia Avenue, Suite 100, Coral Gables, Florida 33134(305) 577-3777 – Phone(305) 854-2603 – Faxjeff@jeffdavislaw.com – Emailwww.jeffdavislaw.com – Website heralded@miamiherald.com Letter to the Editor Re: Premises Liability A recent Letter to the Editor concerning Premises Liability contained incorrect information.  The letter stated that the law in Florida was unfair since owners of property are liable…

The Florida House has passed HB 719, a bill which repeals provisions relating to Florida Motor-Vehicle No-Fault Law. This is great news! Personal Injury Protection benefits are a required type of motor-vehicle insurance that provides minimal protection and has led to an incredible amount of litigation and confusion. Florida motor-vehicle laws must require mandatory bodily injury insurance for…

According to a March 17, 2021 article in The Miami Herald by Linda Robertson, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians. It ranks #1 as the state where a person walking is most likely to be struck and killed by a motor-vehicle according to the “Dangerous by Design” report. This report from…