Safeguarding Liability: A Guide For Pickleball Coaches

In the engaging world of pickleball, coaching can be a rewarding profession. However, like any physical sport, it presents a certain level of risk and liability. As a pickleball coach, it’s imperative to adopt measures that minimize liability and ensure the safety and well-being of your students during lessons. This guide explores the key steps to take in protecting yourself from potential legal issues and fostering a safe learning environment. 1. Adequate Certification and Training: Before you venture into coaching, ensure you have the necessary Read More +

Do I need to contact my insurance company about my Florida car accident?

Q: Do I need to contact my insurance company about my Florida car accident? A: Most of the time when you’re in an accident, you do want to let your car insurance company know especially if you’re going to be treating for any injuries or to get some basic treatment, especially if your car is damaged and you may have to have your car fixes. It’s always a good idea to contact your car insurance company, and sometimes they’ll let you know if there are Read More +

SLAPP Lawsuits

SLAPP lawsuits have nothing to do with an aggrieved party suing after getting smacked around by another. SLAPP is an acronym for “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation”. Currently, 30 states have statutes to prevent SLAPP lawsuits. What’s this about? If you’re a fan of John Oliver’s show HBO comedy news show, “Last Week Tonight”, you already know. In 2017 Oliver ran a segment mocking a particularly horrid businessman for negligent actions against his employees which arguably resulted in the death of his coal workers. His Read More +

What should I do after I fall to protect my rights?

Q: What should I do after I fall to protect my rights? A: This all falls into the heading of preserving the evidence. And some people, when they fall, get embarrassed and pick themselves up and leave, never the right thing to do. If you’ve fallen, you need to determine what you fell on. And this may require taking out your cellphone and taking some photos of the area where you fell. If you were seen by a witness, definitely secure the name and contact Read More +

Who pays my medical bills if I am injured in a Florida motorcycle accident?

Q: Who pays my medical bills if I am injured in a Florida motorcycle accident? A: Motorcycles are not required to have no-fault insurance. Some car insurance companies do provide for the policy of PIP in order to pay for your medical bills. If you don’t have PIP or no-fault insurance to pay for your medicals as it goes, you would have health insurance hopefully to pick up those bills. If not you would need to make a claim against the at-fault driver for all Read More +

Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in a Florida auto accident case?

Q: Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in a Florida auto accident case? A: There really are two insurance companies in this situation regarding recorded statements. The first is your own company and because you’ve got a policy of insurance with your insurance company, which is basically a contract, you do have to obey the terms of the contract, which normally are a recorded statement. With regards to the insurance company for the at-fault party, by no means should Read More +