Category Archives: Personal Injury
Does Comparative Negligence Apply in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Under Florida law, a person’s own negligence can reduce the amount that he or she can recover from the party who was primarily at fault for an accident. This legal theory is known as comparative fault and while it ensures that plaintiffs are not barred from recovery because of their own contributions to an… Read More »
Multiple Nursing Homes Accused of the Unlawful Sedation of Elderly Patients
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing healthcare to our loved ones whose needs have become impossible for us to meet on our own. Still, making the decision to place a beloved relative in a nursing home is difficult for many people, so the last thing these individuals want to hear is that… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were recently involved in an accident, an insurance adjuster may be trying to convince you that you do not need legal representation to pursue a claim. While this could be true for minor accidents that involve less serious injuries, accident victims are generally encouraged to at least consult with a personal injury… Read More »
Statute of Limitations and Exceptions for Personal Injury Claims
In Florida, individuals who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own can recover financial compensation for their losses by filing a personal injury suit against the at-fault party. However, this is only possible when injured parties file claims within a certain amount of time, known as a statute of limitations. Plaintiffs… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Orders Return to Daubert Evidentiary Standard
In order to demonstrate liability in civil cases, plaintiffs in Florida must submit evidence to the judge or jury that is both convincing and satisfies the necessary evidentiary standards. In prior years, the threshold that plaintiffs needed to meet was known as the Frye standard, or the general acceptance test, but after the findings… Read More »
When Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
Florida residents who are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence may have standing to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. If successful, these claims can result in a damages award compensating the injured party for his or her medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, this does… Read More »
Florida Product Liability Cases
We all use consumer products on a daily basis, whether in working, traveling, cooking, or relaxing. While most of the time, these products work exactly as anticipated, it is also not uncommon for defective consumer products to malfunction and cause serious injuries. Fortunately, under Florida law, those who are injured by consumer products can… Read More »
Video Evidence in Personal Injury Claims
The success or failure of a personal injury claim is dependent on a plaintiff’s ability to provide proof that certain elements have been fulfilled. For instance, negligence claims are based on proving that a defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, breached that duty, and as a result of that breach, caused the… Read More »
The Medical Documentation You May Need Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Obtaining proper medical documentation is critical to the success of a personal injury suit. This is because recovering damages from the at-fault party that caused an accident hinges on whether a person can demonstrate the existence, cause, and severity of his or her injuries. Unfortunately, collecting adequate documentation can be difficult, especially for those… Read More »
Serious Injuries Caused by Boating Accidents
Boating is a major tourist attraction in Florida, where the state’s balmy weather and access to water make the area one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Unfortunately, with this increase in boating activity comes a rise in accidents, injuries, and in especially tragic cases, death. In fact, in 2016, the… Read More »
