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How Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Really Works: PIP Explained
When you signed up for car insurance in Florida, you may not have paid a lot of attention to exactly what kind of coverage you purchased. If you get into a car accident, those insurance documents will become incredibly important. This is particularly true when it comes to your no-fault
FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Report
A New Era of Transparency in Residential Real Estate This year, a nationwide reporting regime designed to increase transparency in certain real estate transactions has been implemented. Effective March 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) enacted a new real estate reporting rule under the Bank Secrecy Act. The
Future Medical Expenses: Getting Compensation for Long-Term Care
When a person is seriously injured in an accident, the medical bills for the initial treatment are often just the beginning. For many Florida accident victims, serious and catastrophic injuries often lead to long-term or even lifelong medical needs. This can include ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, adaptive devices, home modifications,
Dillon L. Roberts Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
Dillon L. Roberts, an attorney at Gould Cooksey Fennell, was recently featured in The Florida Bar Journal, one of the most respected legal publications in Florida. Dillon’s article, “Upstream Basis Planning: The Estate Planner’s Income Tax Planning Tool,” examines a sophisticated estate planning concept that estate planners may consider when
Staph and MRSA Infections After Surgery
Surgery is supposed to fix a problem. Whether you are having knee surgery or heart surgery, the ultimate goal is for you to be healthier and in less pain after the operation. In some cases, however, patients find that a post-surgical infection leaves them in worse shape. Staph bacteria live
Surgical Errors Lawsuits and Compensation in Florida
For most people, surgery is a last resort. If you do need to have surgery, you might spend time getting a second opinion and making sure that you have the best surgeon possible. If you go through all of that only to have a bad outcome, you might be wondering
Sandra G. Rennick Featured in Vero Beach Magazine’s “Leaders of Vero Beach”
Sandra G. Rennick, partner and real estate attorney at Gould Cooksey Fennell, was recently featured in Vero Beach Magazine as a Leader in Real Estate Law in the publication’s January 2026 Leaders of Vero Beach issue. The feature highlights professionals who have built long standing and respected practices within the
Can You Sue a Doctor for Negligence?
When you go to see a doctor, you expect that they will listen to your concerns and take you seriously. You also anticipate that they will use their advanced education and training to order the correct tests, make the right diagnosis, and prescribe the right treatment. Unfortunately, that does not
Can You Sue a Hospital for Negligence?
When you go to the hospital because you are sick, injured, or need a procedure, you expect to get the highest quality of care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In some cases, a patient leaves a hospital sicker or more badly injured than they were before they arrived. In
Types of Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can be as simple as a low-speed, minor fender bender in a parking lot. They can also be as damaging as a high-speed head-on crash. In any car accident, there is a very real possibility that the drivers and passengers will suffer injuries. Car accident injuries can include
Christopher Marine’s Retirement Marks a Legacy and a Strong Future for Gould Cooksey Fennell
Gould Cooksey Fennell is pleased to announce the retirement of longtime real estate attorney Christopher Marine, following an extraordinary 42-year career with the firm. Christopher has dedicated more than four decades to the practice of real estate law in Vero Beach. His depth of knowledge, local and beyond, has made
Proving Fault in a Car Accident in Vero Beach
If you are hurt in a car accident, you might be entitled to financial compensation from the at-fault driver. This money will pay for things like damage to your car, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. But how exactly do you prove that the other driver was responsible
New Restrictions on Foreign Donations for Florida Charities
Effective July 1, 2025, Charities that are registered to solicit donations in Florida are now prohibited from receiving donations from “foreign sources of concern.” Florida law defines a “foreign source” as certain individuals with connections to the following countries: People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of
Important Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Vero Beach
Being in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Even if your injuries aren’t serious, you might feel both physically and emotionally shaken up after a crash. In this situation, it can be hard to know what to do. There are certain important steps that you should take after
Florida Car Accident Laws You Should Know
While motor vehicle accidents are fairly common in the Sunshine State, most people haven’t been involved in anything more than a minor fender bender. Even if you have been in a crash, you might not be that familiar with Florida’s laws surrounding car accidents. So what exactly do you need
Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident
A car accident can be an incredibly disorienting experience. You might be dealing with physical injuries in addition to a lot of trauma, anxiety, and stress. When you start getting calls from an insurance adjuster, that can make everything feel even more overwhelming. When dealing with insurance companies after a
Florida Makes Waves with New Flood Disclosure Law
Florida’s coastal and riverfront communities, including those in Indian River County, face significant flood risks. To protect purchasers of real property, Florida lawmakers have implemented new disclosure requirements aimed at transparency in real estate transactions. Effective October 1, 2024, Florida Statute § 689.302 mandates that sellers of residential real property
Florida Repeals Sales Tax on Commercial Rent
Florida has repealed the sales tax on commercial real property rentals under Florida Statute Section 212.031. For rental or occupancy periods beginning on or after October 1, 2025, no state sales tax or county discretionary surtax applies to commercial rent or to license fees for the right to occupy commercial