“Hi Roller, I fell at a supermarket. What steps should I take after I fell? Is it important to hire a lawyer?” Thanks for your question. We get asked this a lot. Here are the steps you should take after you fall at a supermarket: Seek med...

Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately all too common and can result in serious injury or even death. Every year, more than 4 million people are injured in motorcycle crashes.  If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to sp...

Hi Roller, “Can I get a video that will help my case? And how do I obtain a video?" Brian Roller: The simple answer?  You must act quickly!  Most establishments that have video surveillance will record over existing video about every 30 ...

"Hi Roller!  Can you explain what punitive damages are?  And am I entitled to punitive damages?"   Brian Roller: Great question.  Punitive damages may be awarded to an injured party but are really intended to punish the at fault p...

"Hi Roller. I am a business owner and have experienced a huge loss in business and earnings due to COVID-19.  Does my Florida insurance policy cover these losses?” Brian Roller: Thank you for your question. This is a very important topic that...

"Hi Roller!  What damages am I entitled to? And what is the difference between compensatory damages and punitive damages?" Thanks for your question.  We get asked this on a daily basis. In virtually any personal injury case, the injured victim...

It is simply true that being injured in an accident is something that can happen at any time, to any one of us, especially these days, with all the potential distractions while we’re driving, or walking down the street, or even walking through a st...

Car accidents can not only be potentially fatal, or permanently disabling, but they are also alarmingly frequent. In fact, almost 2.35 million people are seriously injured, or permanently disabled, in road accidents each year. In short, the afterm...

2.35 million people are injured or disabled in car accidents in the United States every year, and if you’re one of them, then you’re probably going to have a tough time ahead. Imagine, after such an accident you’re on a hospital bed, and eve...

Motor vehicle accidents can have disastrous consequences for the victims – even if the damages seem to be minor at first. It is very common for concussions and other internal injury symptoms to be subtle, and be easily missed by doctors during t...

Did you know that nearly 2.5 million drivers in the US are seriously hurt or disabled as the result of an accident? Additionally, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 72.6 million people visit a physician’s office f...

The general Florida rule for allocating damages when both parties are at least somewhat at fault is comparative negligence.  In a situation where both the plaintiff and the defendant were negligent, the jury allocates fault, usually as a percent...

If you can afford to purchase UM coverage, you should.  UM protects against an accident with an uninsured motorist, and even from an accident with an underinsured motorist.  In fact, having UM coverage can be even better than the other guys’ bo...

Virtually every civil lawsuit in America is judged on two issues – If you are the victim of a car accident or fall, you should consult with a lawyer IMMEDIATELY (or at least as quickly as possible).  Why? The first is the determina...

For the rare non-contentious case, when your insurer is “cooperating” on the payment of the full value of a claim, a public adjuster can certainly be the right professional for the handling of your claim. Adjusters can be skilled at identifying...

In the event that an insurer disputes either: a) the scope of your claim, or b) the anticipated cost of repairs, an attorney provides significant leverage in assisting you in getting the full value of your claim. Under Florida law – Fla. Stat. 62...

A public adjuster assesses property damage, and attempts to negotiate with an insurance company to reach a settlement of an insurance claim. Some of the specific tasks performed by a public adjuster include: Assessing property damage and anal...

The HO-3, or "special form," policy is the most common type of homeowners insurance, namely because of its broad range of coverage and general affordability.  An HO-3 generally doesn't limit coverage only to named perils, so it often can provide m...

1. HO-1 — basic form A basic form homeowners policy will generally safeguard against 10 specific named perils: Fire or smoke Explosions Lightning Hail and windstorms Theft Vandalism Damage from vehicles Damage from aircr...

Each and every case is unique, based upon the circumstances in the case.  At The Roller Law Group, we use our team's years of knowledge and experience to value your case, based on various factors that may be considered by a jury, such as the follo...

 Florida is one of only a few states with no-fault auto insurance laws. This simply reflects the use of PIP coverage in Florida, which means that when it comes to a medical or lost wage claim in Florida, the first $10,000 of coverage will come fro...

In Florida, a vehicle owner and/or driver purchase PIP to cover medical costs, lost wages and death benefits. Florida PIP Medical Benefits Most medical costs will be covered by PIP. The following are eligible for a PIP claim: Medical Services ...

Many homeowners policies exclude “wind-driven” rain damage to the interior of a home or business unless an “opening” first occurs in the roof from wind or hail. Commonly, insurers will argue that the insured has the burden of proving that roo...

Citizens Property Insurance and other insurers are taking steps to try to limit the prospects of recovery in non-weather related water claims. Those insurers claim that their non-weather related claims have driven up their legal costs. The truth, tho...

If you have a condition which was aggravated by an accident, the defendant may attempt to use your condition against you. The eggshell skull rule will allow a jury to award damages to the extent the defendant’s negligence caused injury to you or ag...