Category Archives: Personal Injury
Writing A Settlement Demand Letter
In Florida, accident victims are often entitled to compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Recovery can be pursued in a couple of different ways, but one of the first steps should be filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer. This process is in turn, initiated by writing a settlement… Read More »
What To Know About The Pending CPAP Class Action Lawsuits
Manufacturers are required to use a certain degree of care when designing and producing products that are intended for consumer use. Unfortunately, companies don’t always fulfill this responsibility., in which case, they can be held liable for their negligence. A number of class action lawsuits, for instance, were recently filed against a medical equipment… Read More »
Parking Garage Accidents And Injuries
As drivers, many of us use indoor parking garages on a regular basis. Whether a structure operated by a private company, or an indoor garage that is part of a larger apartment building, many people make use of these kinds of parking structures without a second thought. Unfortunately, while they may seem safer than… Read More »
New Report Reveals Significant Increase In Florida Boating Accidents In 2020
Florida is a boater’s paradise for many people, including both residents and visitors. However, the state’s waters can also be perilous. In fact, according to a report recently released by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida has the highest number of boating accidents in the country. This is something that all… Read More »
How Accident-Related Injuries Can Impact Your Earning Ability On A Long-Term Basis
Lost wages, or the income that a person misses out on while recuperating after an accident-related injury, are an important thing to consider when attempting to calculate damages after an accident. Fortunately, it is possible to collect these losses throughout treatment and into the extended healing process. A concept that many people are less… Read More »
Understanding C4/C5 And C5/C6 Injuries
Neck injuries are one of the most common consequences of serious accidents and depending on their severity, could leave a person suffering from long-term impairments, like chronic pain and reduced motion. Of the many types of neck injuries that a person can sustain, those affecting the spinal cord are perhaps the most dangerous, as… Read More »
Surfside Condo Building Collapse
Champlain Towers South, built in 1981, partially collapsed around 2 A.M. early Thursday morning – June 24,2021. It is reported that 55 units completely collapsed, the building has over 300 units in total. Unfortunately, at least one person was killed and dozens were injured. First responders are working tirelessly to remove rubble and locate… Read More »
Evidence In A Florida Personal Injury Case
Filing a successful negligence claim is largely dependent on the strength of a claimant’s evidence. Basically, the stronger the evidence, the stronger the case and the greater the injured party’s chances of receiving fair restitution for the harm they suffered. Collecting, organizing, and presenting this evidence can be complicated, so if you have questions… Read More »
The Differences Between Personal Injury Claims And Personal Injury Lawsuits
While the terms claim and lawsuit are often used interchangeably, the reality is that there is actually a clear distinction between these two words. Generally, a claim precedes a lawsuit and is filed with someone’s insurer and if resolved, is done so in an out-of-court setting. If a claim cannot be resolved, however, an… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Rideshare Accidents?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have changed how many of us go about traveling from place to place. However, with the increasing number of rideshare drivers on the road, comes a higher risk of being involved in a collision. Unfortunately, determining who is financially responsible for these kinds of crashes can be complicated,… Read More »
