Bill tweaking rules for personal injury, wrongful death lawsuits advances to House floor vote

What happened to Geraldine? Family files lawsuit against Virginia rehab center

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. As the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center deals with a criminal investigation concerning the death of a patient, the family of another former resident at the facility has now filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the nursing home, its ownership, and a doctor and a nurse practitioner at the facility.The lawsuit alleges Geraldine Richardson sustained injury and/or death as a result of negligence."She wa…

Measure that amends Florida's compensation law for the wrongfully incarcerated passes Senate • Florida Phoenix

Bills to broaden compensation for the wrongfully convicted are moving through the Florida Legislature. (File art/Getty Images)A bill that would make it much easier for individuals wrongfully incarcerated to receive compensation has cleared the Florida Senate, and needs just one final vote in the House before going to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The measure sponsored by Northeast Florida Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley (SB 130) makes changes to a 2…

Florida House OKs bill that could lead to more medical malpractice lawsuits

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill (HB 6017), which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering. The bill would repeal part of a 1990 law that prevents people from seeking non…

Bill tweaking rules for personal injury, wrongful death lawsuits advances to House floor vote

A bill meant to allow more evidence in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits is one vote from passing in the House after clearing its final committee stop, where it encountered ample business opposition. Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 19-3 for HB 947, a four-page bill with major implications on tort law in the Sunshine State. Supporters say it would fix confusion over a law passed in 2023 to tamp down on lawsuit abuses in F…

Senate Backs Payments for Wrongful Incarceration

The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill in a years-long effort to make it easier for people who have been wrongfully incarcerated to receive compensation from the state.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer in Portland Can Assist with Wrongful Death Claims - Manometcurrent

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is an emotionally devastating experience. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, seeking legal assistance is crucial to ensure justice is served and rightful compensation is obtained. A personal injury lawyer in Portland can provide invaluable support in navigating the complex legal landscape of wrongful death claims. This article explores how an experienced attorney can help famil…