by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Law, Trial
On December 21, 2010, the First District Court of Appeals in Florida ruled against Nationwide Insurance in it’s attempt to circumvent the rule of evidence that prohibits defendants from introducing any evidence of health insurance benefits paid on behalf of the...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Education, Law, Trial
Court Reporter: Will you raise your right hand? Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” Witness: I do. Why do we have witnesses in depositions or in trial take an oath? The simple answer seems so...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Auto Accidents, Law
The Florida No Fault Law does two things 1) It establishes a limited exemption from liability for injuries caused to others in an automobile accident; and 2) It establishes personal injury protection (PIP) benefits to pay for certain losses resulting from an accident....
