Jared Newman, Esq. Legal Blog

Who Is Liable When a Dog Bites in Florida

April 1, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Some states follow what’s called the “one bite rule,” which essentially gives a dog one free attack before the owner faces legal consequences. Florida isn’t one of those states. Under Florida’s strict liability statute, a dog owner can be held responsible for a bite injury even if the dog has never shown any prior aggression […]


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Keeping Your Injury Attorney Informed

March 29, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

A personal injury case involves two parties doing work simultaneously: your attorney building the legal framework of your claim, and you living the ongoing reality of your injury and recovery. What connects those two tracks is communication, and when that communication breaks down or goes quiet on the client’s side, the case suffers for it […]


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The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule: Why Pre-Existing Conditions Don’t Kill Your Personal Injury Case

March 29, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you’ve been injured in an accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company may try to argue that your injuries were caused by a pre-existing medical condition rather than the accident itself. This is one of the most common tactics insurers use to deny or reduce personal injury claims. But there’s a well-established legal doctrine that […]


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Spring Rain & Car Accidents: Why Crash Rates Spike in March and April

March 29, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

When winter ends, most people think the roads are getting safer. Warmer weather. Longer days. Fewer icy mornings. But here’s the truth: Spring can be one of the most dangerous seasons for drivers. Every year, rainy weather in March and April causes car and other motor vehicle accidents. Wet roads, oil buildup, potholes, and changing […]


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Rear-End Crashes and Florida Fault Laws

March 27, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Most people assume rear-end collisions are open and shut. The driver in the back is always at fault. Case closed. Florida law is a bit more layered than that, and understanding how these cases actually work can make a meaningful difference in what you’re able to recover after a crash. Yes, the trailing driver is […]


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Rideshare Accidents and Your Legal Options

March 18, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Rideshare services have become a routine part of how millions of people travel, but the insurance and liability framework governing accidents involving these vehicles remains poorly understood by most passengers, drivers, and even bystanders who are injured in these collisions. The legal questions involved are genuinely distinct from those in a standard vehicle accident, and […]


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What Is Comparative Negligence and How Does It Affect a Personal Injury Claim?

March 17, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

In many accidents, responsibility is not always clear-cut. While some incidents involve one clearly negligent party, others involve shared fault. Comparative negligence is a legal principle used to determine how compensation is handled when more than one party contributed to an accident. Understanding how comparative negligence works helps clarify why fault percentages matter and how […]


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Dealing With Adjusters After an Injury

March 2, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

It usually doesn’t take long. Within a day or two of a serious accident, your phone rings and an insurance adjuster introduces themselves. They sound friendly. They express concern. They may even tell you they just want to help get things resolved quickly. That friendliness is not accidental. Adjusters are trained communicators whose job is […]


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When Maritime Law Applies To Boat Crashes

February 24, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Getting hurt in a boating accident is stressful enough without having to figure out which legal system even applies to your case. But that’s exactly what you’re facing in Florida, because where your accident happened determines whether you’re dealing with federal maritime law or Florida state law. It’s not just a technicality. This distinction shapes […]


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5 Reasons Drunk Driving Accidents Increase Damages

February 17, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drunk driving accidents consistently result in higher settlement values and jury verdicts than comparable sober driver crashes. The egregious nature of driving while intoxicated creates multiple pathways to increased compensation beyond what identical injuries would recover in standard negligence cases. Our friends at Acadia Law Group PC discuss how drunk driving substantially increases case values […]


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