Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is a Structured Settlement Right for Me?
If you were involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, chances are that you have filed a claim with not only your own insurer, but also the other party’s insurance provider. You may even be pursuing a personal injury claim. Before going to court, however, many people attempt to negotiate a settlement…. Read More »
Recovering Lost Wages After an Accident
Those who sustain serious injuries in accidents are often forced to grapple with more than just physical pain and expensive medical expenses. Many accident victims also sustain significant property damage. Motorists who are involved in car accidents, for instance, could end up without access to transportation while their vehicle is being repaired or replaced…. Read More »
Can I File a Lawsuit if I Was Injured by a Recalled Product?
Florida’s product liability laws allow individuals to file civil claims against companies that manufacture dangerous products. In most situations, these cases revolve around claims of a defect in design, manufacturing, or marketing and typically involve the liability of multiple parties. However, plaintiffs who can establish that they were injured by the product while using… Read More »
Will My Pre-existing Medical Condition Keep Me From Collecting Compensation for My Injuries?
Many of those who are involved in accidents are not in 100 percent health, but may suffer from pre-existing medical conditions that are then exacerbated by a subsequent accident. Unfortunately, many insurers attempt to avoid compensating injured parties who find themselves in this situation, claiming that any injuries are merely the result of a… Read More »
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 »
