Category Archives: Personal Injury
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
Florida residents who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own must still prove a certain set of facts before they will be eligible for monetary damages. Unfortunately, proving that someone was negligent or reckless is often more difficult than most people realize, so if you were recently injured in an accident… Read More »
Complications from Broken Ribs
To many people, a broken rib sounds like a relatively minor injury that, although painful, should heal on its own in a few months. The reality, however, is that broken ribs can cause potentially life-threatening complications and require expensive treatment, so if you were recently injured in an accident in Florida, is it is… Read More »
Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress
Sustaining an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence can have far-reaching consequences for victims. This includes not only the physical impact of an injury, but also the impact of mental injuries, such as emotional distress. Fortunately, it is often possible for Florida accident victims to recover compensation for their pain and suffering,… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Damages in Florida
After accidents caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct, injured parties can attempt to recover damages from the at-fault individual by filing a personal injury claim. These damages could include compensation for a wide range of accident-related losses, including: medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. It is also possible, however, for plaintiffs… Read More »
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 »
