UPDATE: Civil Jury Trials in the Age of COVID

Many of those waiting for their day in court will have to wait a bit longer.  The good news is some court proceedings have continued through video or telephone conferences. There are other avenues – like arbitration, mediation, or settlement – to help get your personal injury case or insurance dispute matter successfully resolved.  We […]

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Anatomy of Asbestos Litigation

Ripped from the headlines is important information about asbestos that will have profound impacts on the future of personal injury law and plaintiffs. At Corless Barfield Trial Group, it is always our goal to maximize compensation for those injured by another’s negligence, recklessness or criminal wrongdoing. Corless Barfield is a premier mesothelioma and asbestos exposure […]

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Your Community Personal Injury Trial Lawyers

Not every personal injury lawyer is a trial lawyer. At Corless Barfield Trial Group, we don’t recommend settlement unless it’s in our client’s best interests. We offer our clients this unique, tactical benefit: Corless Barfield Trial Group thoroughly and painstakingly prepares cases with the view that they are going to trial. It’s all in the […]

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ConTEXT Is Everything: Florida’s New Texting While Driving Law

Texting while driving is a serious problem on Florida roadways, especially in Tampa.  On July 1, 2019 a new law will go into effect making texting and driving a primary offense.  What will be the impact on Floridians? Read on.  HB 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop motorists […]

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Major Changes in the Works For Motor Vehicle Insurance in Florida

Under Florida’s no-fault system, motorists are required to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage, which is designed to pay medical bills after accidents. But that $10,000 figure could soon increase. The proposal would eliminate the $10,000 no-fault coverage in 2018 while mandating motorists get at least $25,000 in coverage for bodily injury […]

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Who Is Responsible When Wild Animals Attack?

Ocala, Florida is about 100 miles away from Tampa Bay, and it serves as the setting for the latest legal drama involving a wild animal.  On March 13, a venomous 2-foot-long monocle cobra escaped from an Ocala home and is still on the loose. The cobra belongs to Floridian Brian Purdy, who has a venomous […]

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Suing an Insurance Company for Bad Faith

Suing an insurance company for bad faith If you’re thinking of suing an insurance company for bad faith, it’s important that you understand what that means. You need to understand what services an insurance company is responsible for providing and how to know if they’re failing the expectations set. It’s understandable – we pay these […]

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