Category Archives: Personal Injury
Will an Earlier Lawsuit Hurt My Current Personal Injury Claim?
Some of our clients who are attempting to pursue compensation through the court system for injuries sustained as a result of someone else’s negligence express concern over their likelihood of success due to a lawsuit in their past. Specifically, individuals who find themselves in this situation often worry that defense attorneys will argue that… Read More »
The Benefits of Settling a Personal Injury Claim
Most personal injury claims will be resolved in one of two ways: settlement or litigation. Which of these results is better in the long run depends on the specific circumstances of a case, so if you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own and have questions about whether you should… Read More »
How Social Media Could Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
Over the last few years, social media websites have come to play an increasingly important role in how we communicate with each other. While it is true that these types of technological advances have made our lives easier in many ways, they have also come with a host of concerns, including worries about the… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Serious Soft Tissue Injuries
One of the first things that accident victims should do is seek medical attention, as failing to do so can make it more difficult to obtain treatment and prove that an injury was the result of a particular accident. This is especially important in car accident cases, where hidden injuries, such as soft tissue… Read More »
Punitive Damages in Florida
Florida courts award two main types of damages in personal injury cases: compensatory damages and punitive damages. The former attempt to compensate injured parties for accident-related losses, such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The latter, on the other hand, are awarded in cases where a defendant exhibited a… Read More »
Tips for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Filing a personal injury claim is typically a complex endeavor, as it requires compliance with a host of complicated legal rules and deadlines. Fortunately, there are a few things that plaintiffs can do to make the process a bit more manageable, so if you are thinking about filing a personal injury claim, you should… Read More »
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 »
