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Michael Cox recently volunteered to join ABC Florida First Coast Chapter 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.
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 […]
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 his alleged injuries and pain. At the close of the case, the Plaintiff asked the jury for $5.3 million. The Defense suggested the jury award the Plaintiff approximately $9,000, a figure reflective of the Plaintiff’s initial treatment. Ultimately, the jury returned a verdict of $8,397.25, $65,000 less than the last pre-trial offer, further triggering the Defense's Proposal for Settlement.
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 […]
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 on the Plaintiff’s degenerative condition causing the need for the fusion. At the close of the case, the Plaintiff asked the jury for $1.3 million while the Defense suggested that the jury award $40,000, a figure reflective of the Plaintiff’s initial care. Ultimately, the jury returned a verdict of $40,000, nearly $160,000 less than the last pre-suit offer and will further trigger the Defense PFS.
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 […]
For those unaccustomed to dealing with the law on a daily basis, getting an unexpected legal document can be extremely stressful. In this week's Briefing, Calli Kirkpatrick explains why the attorneys at Taylor Day Law take the role of "counselor" seriously when guiding clients through the legal 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 […]
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. In this week's Briefing, Nathaniel Carr, Esq. takes a closer look at the rigorous standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to ensure safety on U.S. highways.
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Taylor Day Law is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Leggette to Partner.
Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd expanded their leadership team, promoting Andrew Leggette to Partner in January. Andrew has extensive experience representing automobile insurance companies and their insureds against insurance claims. As a Partner, Andrew will continue to assist clients in Auto Insurance Defense, focusing his practice on Personal Injury Protection Benefits. Andrew received his Juris […]
The goal of discovery is the mutual exchange of information so that both parties can efficiently hammer out the facts and assess liability and damages. In this week's Briefing, Ashley Fetchero examines Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280.
During litigation, a party generally engages in discovery.  In fact, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280 provides, “[p]arties may obtain discovery by one or more of the following methods: depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or things or permission to enter upon land or other property for inspection and […]