Florida Law Provides Help for Plaintiffs Seeking Evidence in a Government Case
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015: Without question, the majority of lawsuits filed in Florida surround private entities and individuals. However, as a personal injury attorney helping those injured in car and construction accidents, State, County, and Municipalities are sometimes to blame. For example, in highway construction car accident cases, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is frequently a defendant. In a civil suit, a personal injury lawyer typically uncovers evidence through the discovery process. This includes requests for production of documents from the other side, depositions, as well as subpoenas for production of documents from non-parties to the lawsuit. Yet, in cases involving governmental