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August 29, 2023

When and Where Will Hurricane Idalia Make Landfall?

As of Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, Hurricane Idalia is projected to make landfall near Florida’ big bend on Wednesday morning. The storm is likely to drop high […]
August 10, 2023

2023 Summer Associate Program Concludes with Mock Trial Before Judge Ilona M. Holmes (Ret.)

Boca Raton, FL – Kanner & Pintaluga’s 2023 Summer Associate Program concluded last week following the annual mock trial which was held on Wednesday, August 2 in […]
February 11, 2023
tornadoes

Tornado Season is Approaching

The coming spring season brings a lot of pleasant things – the return of warm weather, plants and trees regrowing, and the promise of summer around […]
February 4, 2023
alligator in water

What Do Alligators Do in a Hurricane?

We know what people do in a hurricane – gather supplies, listen to weather alerts, cover up windows and doors, etc. – but what do other […]
November 5, 2022
roundabout accidents in florida

Causes of Roundabout Accidents

Roundabouts, also referred to as traffic circles, are one-way circular intersections meant to replace regular intersections. Unlike the latter, roundabouts don’t have stop signs. Instead, drivers […]
April 23, 2022
umbrella insurance policies

What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Might It Matter in Personal Injury?

The aptly named umbrella insurance offers extended protection for you and your family in case it metaphorically rains in the form of liability. For example, if […]
March 19, 2022
available workers compensation in Florida

What Types of Compensation Are Available to Injured Florida Workers?

Injured workers should receive compensation for their medical care and lost wages. Different types of compensation are available depending on the severity of the workplace injury, […]
February 19, 2022
yellow traffic light accidents

How Are Yellow Light Accidents Handled in Florida?

Yellow lights play an important role in vehicular traffic flow management and road safety, but they also lead to more potentially dangerous scenarios than many other […]
January 8, 2022
Man is calling insurrance company for claiming his car crash

Whose Insurance Company Should You Call After an Accident?

What to do after a car accident isn’t always clear, especially if it’s the first time you’ve been involved in a car crash. If you’re ever […]
September 11, 2021
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How to Tell if the Insurance Company Settlement Offer Is Too Low

There are really two separate ways to tell if the insurance company settlement offer is too low. The first is to look out for insurance company […]
August 28, 2021
cost of workplace injuries

How Much Do Workplace Injuries Cost the U.S. Economy?

Recent analysis performed by the National Safety Council (NSC) estimated that work-related injuries cost the U.S. economy roughly $171 billion in 2019. That averages out to […]
August 7, 2021
lawsuits due to surfside condo collapse

Are There Lawsuits for the Surfside Condo Collapse?

Yes – within a week there were already five lawsuits filed against the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association relating to the building collapse. Some of those […]
July 31, 2021
injury due to negligence at school

Who Pays for Treatments If My Child Is Injured at School?

Teachers, school administrators and coaches have a duty of care for the children in their classrooms, on school campuses and on the field. They are obligated […]
July 24, 2021
lawyer fees in Florida

What Types of Fees Do Lawyers in Florida Charge?

Personal Injury Lawyer Contingency Fees Personal injury attorneys usually represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means the attorney is paid an agreed upon percentage […]
May 15, 2021
property damage claim

Am I Getting Short Changed on My Property Damage Claim?

Oftentimes, policyholders don’t feel like they’re being compensated fairly for their lost personal property after filing a property damage claim. There are two primary reasons your […]
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