Changes to Florida Law on Past and Future Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Cases

On March 24, 2023, Florida House Bill 837, became law. It has an impact on the valuation and recovery of damages for past and future medical care in personal injury cases. HB 837 allows defendants to discover and introduce evidence regarding allowable amounts for commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid which the jury can consider in awarding medical damages.

By |2024-03-01T15:42:04+00:00February 27th, 2024|RPC Blog|Comments Off on Changes to Florida Law on Past and Future Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Cases

The Importance of a Vocational Expert in Calculating Loss of Earning Capacity

Loss of earning capacity is often a major element of economic damages. In personal cases when the plaintiff alleges a significant loss of earning capacity due to physical or cognitive impairments from an injury, a vocational expert can reliably determine what, if any, post-injury jobs the plaintiff can perform and the earnings from those jobs.

By |2024-02-09T16:07:51+00:00February 6th, 2024|RPC Blog|Comments Off on The Importance of a Vocational Expert in Calculating Loss of Earning Capacity

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