Are there any risks for filing a lawsuit in Florida seeking damages for personal injuries or wrongful death?
There are risks associated with filing any type of lawsuit — including a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injuries or wrongful death. First and foremost, there is the risk of proceeding to trial, presenting your case to a jury, and having the jury return a verdict in favor of the defendant or defendants. In such an instance, it is not uncommon for the defense to requests an award of “taxable costs” which may be imposed upon the plaintiff under some circumstances. There are also some circumstances where a personal injury or wrongful death litigant may be responsible for the costs of defending the lawsuit — including payment of the other side’s attorney’s fees and costs. In Florida, there is a state statute and court rule permitting the parties to file “proposals for settlement.” Depending on the facts of the case and the outcome, it is possible for a litigant in a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death case to become responsible for payment of his opponent’s attorney’s fees and
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