Category Archives: Personal Injury
How Personal Injury Settlements Work
Many people, when they imagine filing a personal injury claim, are wary of doing so because they don’t want to have to go to court. While it’s true that some personal injury lawsuits do end up needing to be resolved by a judge, the reality is that most personal injury matters are settled in… Read More »
Completing Medical Treatment After an Accident Can Help You Maximize Your Recovery
Being injured in an accident can have far-reaching consequences for victims, leaving them to suffer from physical pain and limitations and required to shoulder the financial burdens of medical debt and other expenses. Fortunately, accident victims who can prove that someone else’s negligence was the cause of their injury could be entitled to reimbursement… Read More »
Recalled Bicycle Helmets Increase Risk of Head Injury
Safety experts estimate that wearing a helmet reduces a rider’s chances of suffering a head injury by between 60 and 90 percent, which is why so many cyclists go to such great lengths to purchase up-to-date and carefully tested helmets. Unfortunately, as a recent recall of eight different models of bicycle helmet has revealed,… Read More »
New Regulations for Florida E-Bikes
Electric bicycles have become a popular way to get around in Florida for visitors and local residents alike. However, because their use is relatively new, the laws and rules that regulate them are still developing. It’s important for users to remain up-to-date on these changes, as they could affect a person’s ability to recover… Read More »
Tracking Medical Expenses After an Accident
Being injured in an accident can be overwhelming for victims, who may not only be experiencing a lot of pain, but may also be struggling with potential disability and the stress that comes with mounting medical debt and household expenses. Fortunately, it is possible for accident victims to recover compensation for these kinds of… Read More »
Common Bicycle Accident Scenarios
Riding a bicycle provides many Florida residents with a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to get around. Unfortunately, riding bicycles in busy urban areas like Tampa also comes with its fair share of risks. Read on to learn more about the most common bicycle accident scenarios and what to do if you are injured in such… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law
While most people have at least heard of personal injury law, many are unfamiliar with what the term actually encompasses. This can be a complex area of the law, so we’ve included a few answers to the most common questions we receive about personal injury law in Florida. What is Personal Injury Law? Personal… Read More »
Florida’s Permanent Injury Threshold
In Florida, all motorists are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance of $10,000. It is under these policies that accident victims must first seek compensation for their injuries, regardless of who actually caused their accident. Unfortunately, $10,000 doesn’t go very far for those who have sustained even moderate injuries, which is why… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Reduce Statute Of Limitations For Personal Injury Cases
In late March, House Bill 837 officially went into effect, resulting in sweeping tort reform across the state of Florida. While the new law changed a variety of longstanding state laws, one of the most important involved a reduction of the statute of limitations for the filing of personal injury lawsuits from four to… Read More »
New Tort Reform Law In Florida Changes Negligence Standard
When it comes to personal injury cases, courts have long held that an accident victim’s actions can affect how much he or she can recover in compensatory damages. Each state, however, typically adheres to its own standard when determining at what point a person will be barred from recovery. Prior to the recent changes,… Read More »
