Category Archives: Personal Injury
Understanding Damage Caps in Florida Personal Injury Cases
The sky isn’t the limit when it comes to payouts in personal injury lawsuits in the state of Florida. What are known as “damage cap statutes” govern the financial ceiling in a given case. They essentially set the limit on the amount of money an injured person can receive as a result of those… Read More »
Three Common Questions about Medical Malpractice
A hospital can be a scary place. That fear is only amplified if you or a loved one is injured or killed due to a negligent health care provider. Per Florida law (766.203), before a medical malpractice lawsuit can go forward, the plaintiff has to prove there are reasonable grounds to believe that: The… Read More »
What to Do Following a Car-Pedestrian Collision
Sadly, tens of thousands of Americans are injured by vehicles while walking along our roadways. In Florida alone, there were nearly 8,500 car-pedestrian incidents in 2013, the latest numbers available according to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. Of those collisions, 498 ended in pedestrian fatalities and another 7,467 in pedestrian injuries. If you… Read More »
What is a Personal Injury Case Really Worth?
Personal injury lawsuits can vary widely. Whether it’s a slip and fall incident, a car crash, a fall that causes a traumatic brain injury or a workplace mishap, the facts and circumstances of each case will foretell how much a plaintiff may receive in compensation. How can you decipher how much a potential personal… Read More »
Understanding Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Lawsuits
Pain and suffering is a term often thrown around in media when discussing personal injury lawsuits. But what are these damages really, and how do they affect a personal injury lawsuit? Defining pain and suffering Pain and suffering is a common type of “damage” seen in personal injury cases. Damages are the economic or… Read More »
Should I File for Workers’ Compensation or a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Working in construction has its hazards. There is often heavy machinery, tall heights and low trenches, and dangerous tools and equipment. There is a lot to look out for and prepare for in construction work. And yet, you are still granted an expectation of safety while working in these conditions. As a construction worker,… Read More »
How Do I Prove Fault in a Slip and Fall Case?
It can happen in a split second. But the ramifications can last years, sometimes a lifetime. Slip and fall incidents can happen basically anywhere: At a residence, your local mall, the convenience store, the parking lot outside of your grocery store, your office building, or even a parking garage located underground. Sometimes you’re fine… Read More »
Can a Disclaimer Invalidate My Defective Product Claim?
Manufacturers and distributors are held to a high standard in producing quality — and safe — products for the American consumer. If those individuals and entities do not meet those standards, product liability claims may arise. What is product liability? In Florida, the law (768.81) defines a product liability action as one in which… Read More »
Understand Dog Bite Personal Injury Cases in Florida
When it comes to dog bites, Florida diverges slightly with other states with regard to owner liability. In many states dog owners have some liability protection. In those states, dog owners are not liable for injuries to other individuals for the first time their dog bites someone if they had no reason to believe… Read More »
Woman Severely Burned During Fort Lauderdale Photo Shoot
A woman was severely burned after a car exploded during a photo shoot in a Fort Lauderdale junkyard last month, according to a report in Local 10. The woman, Jenny Meiler, is a 48-year-old nutritionist from Boca Raton. She suffered burns on more than 75 percent of her body when she was trapped inside… Read More »
