When you entrust your case to an attorney, you expect them to handle every aspect meticulously. This is especially true when dealing with insurance disputes where bad faith claims are involved. In Florida, one crucial step in pursuing a bad faith insurance claim is...
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A delicate balance: attorney relationships with doctors in personal injury cases
Attorneys often have established relationships with medical professionals to whom they refer their personal injury clients. While these collaborations can be beneficial for a client's recovery and case outcome, they can also create potential conflicts of interest if...
3 legal malpractice scenarios in class action cases
Class action lawsuits involve representing a large group of people in a single case, typically against a corporation or other large entity. These cases can be enormously complex, requiring attorneys to manage numerous clients, claims and deadlines. While most...
Did your lawyer miss the deadline to respond to a summary judgment motion?
When engaging in civil litigation, one of the key defenses or strategies used is the motion for summary judgment. This legal move has the potential to end the case altogether. Florida attorneys must be aware that there have been two sets of recent changes to Florida...
Conflicts of interest in multi-vehicle accident cases
When you find yourself involved in a multi-vehicle accident, selecting an attorney who will represent your interests exclusively is paramount. This is a cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship, characterized by undivided loyalty and rigorous advocacy. In the...
Did your lawyer fail to follow your directions to your detriment?
A basic premise of the attorney-client relationship is that the client steers the ship. The reason the relationship exists at all is the client’s need for legal services that the lawyer agrees to provide. In a broad sense, legal counsel educates the client by...
Did your court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration become binding due to a missed deadline?
When you engage in a legal dispute in Florida, the court may refer you to nonbinding arbitration. This is an alternative dispute resolution process that courts are increasingly using. Nonbinding arbitration can sometimes provide a quicker resolution to disputes...
Failing to disclose a settlement offer could be legal malpractice
Lawyers need to have excellent people skills as much as they need to have an in-depth understanding of the law. A big part of practicing law involves communicating with clients, negotiating with outside parties and presenting a compelling case in court. Lawyers often...
How AI could lead to an increase in legal malpractice
Malpractice occurs when a licensed, educated professional does not conform to professional standards. Many of the highest-profile malpractice cases involve allegations of medical malpractice. However, legal malpractice is another common issue that can have significant...
Did your lawyer fail to adequately check for conflicts of interest?
When you hire an attorney, you are entitled to their uncompromised loyalty and fierce advocacy. Your legal counsel has a fiduciary duty to you – which roughly means you should be able to trust that they would have your back in any situation even if no one were looking...