The Briefing

Home / The Briefing

Understanding the Application of Florida’s Permanent Injury Threshold Defense

Automobile owners in Florida are required to carry personal injury protection (“PIP”) coverage in accordance with 627.737 and “this section rewards them for doing so by exempting them from liability for noneconomic damages except in cases involving permanent injury or death.” Dauksis v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 623 So.2d 455 (Fla.1993). Section 627.737 […]

Theresa Sanders

Final Summary Judgment in Duval County, FL

Michael Cox recently obtained a final summary judgment for one of our commercial retail clients in a premises liability action involving a trip-and-fall incident. The Plaintiff claimed to have suffered a trip-and-fall over a small concrete joint along a sidewalk while shopping. While the Plaintiff claimed tens of thousands of dollars in damages, our client […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Homeowners Associations and Wildlife Liability- Are you at risk?

Florida is known for its diverse wildlife, from alligators and snakes to bears and coyotes. For residents living in communities governed by homeowners’ associations (HOAs), interactions with local wildlife can be quite common. Take for example, the local community of Nocatee, located in St. Johns County. During an average stroll, you might encounter an alligator […]

Lindsay Michael

ABC Florida First Coast speaks to Florida Legislators

Michael Cox recently volunteered to join ABC Florida First Coast to meet with state legislators to discuss key issues and proposed legislation impacting the construction industry. Our contribution focused on proposed legislation addressing contractor liens and other key issues that impact our clients daily. We make it a priority to support our clients wherever we […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Favorable Verdict in Polk County, Florida

John Kessenich and Nicholas Bussé recently obtained a favorable verdict for clients in an auto injury matter in Polk County, Florida. The Plaintiff had extensive treatment, including radiofrequency ablation, and was recommended to undergo a cervical fusion. The Defense admitted liability and strategically focused on the Plaintiff’s various health conditions as the actual cause of […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Favorable Verdict in Osceola County, Florida

Andrew Leggette and Shaw M. Ashley recently obtained a favorable verdict for a small business client in a bodily injury matter in Osceola County, Florida. The trial was difficult as the Plaintiff underwent a lumbar fusion and otherwise had no prior treatment history. Despite this, the Defense admitted liability and anchored their trial strategy focusing […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Supporting Insureds through the Pre-Suit Process

For those of us unaccustomed to dealing with the law on a daily basis, getting an unexpected legal document can be extremely stressful. This is why, here at Taylor Day, we work extremely hard to make sure our insureds understand the process they are going through. The insureds are given every opportunity to comply with […]

Calli Kirkpatrick

Analyzing Driver Qualification for Commercial Motor Vehicle Claims

Understanding what qualifies and disqualifies a driver of a commercial motor vehicle is a critical tool for defending against negligent hiring claims directed towards a motor carrier. The same understanding can and should also be utilized by motor carrier employers when making hiring decisions. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes rigorous qualification standards […]

Nathaniel Carr

Navigating the Defense of Stacking and Non-Stacking Insurance Policies in Florida

Understanding how stacking and non-stacking insurance policies operate is critical for defending Florida’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage claims. Stacking allows an insured to combine coverage limits from multiple vehicles or policies, thereby increasing the total available payout for uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. This coverage provides policyholders with broader coverage but also creates complexities in litigation, particularly when […]

Taylor Day Law

Taylor Day Law Welcomes Five New Attorneys to Staff

LINDSAY A. MICHAEL received her B.A. in Criminology and Minor in Business Administration from the University of Florida. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. Lindsay worked for the State Attorney’s Office and the Florida Department of Highway Safety before joining Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd. Her practice focuses […]

Casey McMullen-Walker