Florida Accident and Injury Laws
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With more than 19.3 million residents, Florida is poised to overtake New York as the nation’s third-most populous state. With so many people, and endless coastline and roadways, Floridians risk getting injured at every turn. Florida personal injury law provides a way for the injured to be "made whole" again. Relief for injuries typically comes in the form of monetary compensation, or "damages." The links below provide state-specific information on legal claims arising from accidents and injuries.