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Advocating for Changes to Legal Liability in Tallahassee, FL
Watch this video now to learn more about the Florida Justice Reform Institute.
The current abusive litigation environment found in Florida can be quite damaging to businesses throughout the state. Thankfully, at Florida Justice Reform Institute, we are here to provide resources to companies that are targets of predatory lawsuits. We regularly advocate for tort reform and changes to legal liability in Tallahassee, FL, while also supporting businesses that struggle with litigation.
Additionally, we provide access to numerous legal experts that will testify on your behalf to counter trial sensationalism. We believe that through effective lobbying and coordinated efforts that we can help bring positive change to Florida’s business community. Contact us today to learn more about our lobby group services or to discuss any litigation that has been brought against your company.
Personal Injury Protection Reforms
Personal injury protection was intended to provide prompt compensation for injuries in accidents, regardless of who was at fault. This protection was supposed to streamline the medical care and billing process for injured parties. Unfortunately, excessive attorney’s fees became the norm and cost their clients and insurance companies significant amounts of money. Since its inception in 1972, personal injury protection reforms have come up several times in legislation to address this issue.
Florida Justice Reform Institute is on the frontline of tackling no-fault insurance to protect the best interests of those affected by the law. Preventing attorneys from taking advantage of loopholes in the system could lower premium costs and result in better outcomes for individuals. In 2012, we successfully piloted a reform to personal injury protection laws by removing the use of attorney fee multipliers. This revocation prevented excessive billing practices and has saved Florida residents and insurance companies millions of dollars over the last several years.
The fight is not over yet. Personal injury protection in Florida is still on the table for reform. Through our efforts, we continue to advocate for changes to ensure that individuals are paying reasonable rates for their insurance while still protecting their personal liability in case of an accident.
Understanding Tort Law
At Florida Justice Reform Institute, we have a deep understanding of tort law, and we use this knowledge to drive changes in current legislation. We aim to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts that unlawful and unsubstantiated legal liability lawsuits can have on their success. The rampant misuse of litigation in our state damages the economy, and without significant improvements to tort law, the problems will only get worse over time.
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"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser---in fees, expenses, and waste of time."
The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, "Notes for a Law Lecture" (July 1, 1850), p. 81
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Breaking News
Property insurance reform backers see new attorney fee rules as far-reaching - Florida Record - June 18, 2021
Newly-Enacted Florida Property Insurance Reform Bill Said to Be Already Working - Insurance Journal - June 11, 2021
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Major Tobacco Case - 4CBS Miami - May 26, 2021
To Business Groups’ Delight, Bill Granting Consumers More Data Privacy Dies - FlaglerLive.com - May 2, 2021
Consumer data privacy bill dies, business lobbyists rejoice - Florida Politics - May 1, 2021
Florida Consumer Data Privacy Bill Dies - 4CBS Miami - May 1, 2021
Lawmakers weigh changes in program for injured infants - FlaPol - April 20, 2021
Have Privacy Advocates Found A New Path Forward in Red States? - JD Supra - April 15, 2021
Despite business pushback, House data privacy bill gets panel approval - FlaPol - April 14, 2021
Cy Pres Bill Advances in House; Its Fate is Uncertain in the Upper Chamber - The Florida Bar News - April 13, 2021
Dialed-back internet Privacy Protection Act heads to Senate floor - FlaPol - April 6, 2021
Who is lobbying to change Florida's privacy laws? That's private - Politico - April 1, 2021
Fla. Gov. Signs Sweeping COVID-19 Liability Protection Law - Law360.com - March 29, 2021
Data privacy bill clears House committee with a slew of amendments - FlaPol - March 23, 2021
Internet data privacy proposal loads in the Senate - FlaPol - March 22, 2021
Florida Privacy Legislation Moves Forward - JD Supra - March 11, 2021
House Panel Approves 'PIP' Repeal, But Differences Remain - Law.com - March 11, 2021
Data privacy bill gets unanimous approval in first hearing - FlaPol - March 10, 2021
SENATE COVID-19 LIABILITY SHIELD BILL MOVES AGAIN - Florida Bar News - March 5, 2021
Click here to watch FJRI President, William Large, presenting to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Meeting - March 4, 2021
The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19 - Yahoo News - March 4, 2021
The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19 - Tampa Bay Times - March 4, 2021
House, Senate show differences on COVID-19 liability bills - The Capitolist - March 4, 2021
Path to Covid-liability protection in Florida has gotten bumpy - Jacksonville News-Journal - March 3, 2021
Florida Legislature: House, Senate differ on bills to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits - Daytona Beach News-Journal - March 3, 2021
House, Senate Show Differences On COVID-19 Liability Bills - Florida Health News - March 3, 2021
Path to Covid-liability protection in Florida has gotten bumpy - Tampa Bay Business Journal - March 3, 2021
House, Senate Show Differences On COVID-19 Liability Bills - 4CBS Miami - March 2, 2021
Florida's Rush To Pass COVID-19 Liability Shield May Backfire - Law360 - March 2, 2021
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