If you've been in a car accident, you're probably feeling many things. Maybe you're still in pain because of your injuries, or you just feel generally shaken up over the whole thing. Perhaps you're concerned about finding legal representation to take your personal injury case to court. Whateve...
After a multi-vehicle accident, it can be difficult to determine fault. The legal definition of “fault” could depend on a variety of factors, including how many vehicles were involved, the state where the accident occurred, and the details in the police report. In this blog, we'll discuss the i...
The first step in understanding a slip and fall case is knowing how they differ from trip and fall cases. They are similar in many ways, but have some critical differences. In a trip and fall accident, a person is caused to fall and is injured by an object or a physical defect on the proper...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
In Florida, the wrongful death statute ensures that individuals liable for someone's wrongful death should be held responsible for their actions. While the aftermath of a wrongful death claim can be gut-wrenching, the law ensures a deceased person's loved ones get the compensation they need afte...
For many people who experience car accidents, injuries aren't immediately obvious. In fact, many injuries have delayed symptoms that show up hours or even days after the impact. Unfortunately, many people aren't prepared for the reality of these injuries. Even worse, some victims aren't sure h...
If you're in the midst of a car accident case, you probably know that hiring an attorney is essential. The question, then, is how much time you have to do that. After all, finding an attorney can be a lengthy process, and many people feel like the pressure is on from day one. Don't worry, thou...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Personal injury claims are legal disputes. They arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else is legally responsible for that harm. People file these claims under a variety of circumstances. They include automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and medical...
If you've been in an accident, you've probably noticed that your insurance company wants to know a lot about your health condition before the accident took place. And if you have a prior injury or disability, they may try to use that against you to deny your claim. In this post, we'll discuss w...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline park injuries have been on the rise. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 300,000 trampoline park-related injuries requiring medical treatment in the U.S. in 2018, with more than 110,000 of those requi...
If you've been involved in a car crash, you probably have a lot of questions. What happens next? Who was at fault for the accident in the eyes of the law? Who will pay for your medical bills and the damage to your car? How long will the settlement or payout process take? If you've found yours...
If you're filing a personal injury claim, comparative negligence may impact your ability to collect a settlement. Comparative negligence is a tort rule that helps allocate damages when both parties in an accident are deemed at least partially at fault. When an accident occurs, comparative negli...
Sometimes legal phrases are clear enough for everyday people to understand and interpret. What does the phrase “surviving spouse” mean to you? If you said: a spouse who survives the other, you would be right. And, in this case, the Florida Supreme Court would agree with you. Here, the corpora...
If you've just been in a car accident, this is a scary time. The aftermath of a collision can be hectic. What you do now matters, though - especially if you intend to file an insurance claim or lawsuit. In this post, we'll share our complete car accident checklist: what to do and what not to d...
For an injury caused by its own negligence? It should not be able to. Meaning, if the trampoline park or its employees were negligent, and that negligence contributed to, or caused, the injury to your child, allowing waiver of that liability would violate Florida public policy. As experienced ...
If you've decided to file a personal injury claim, you want to maximize the settlement you're eligible for. With the injuries, suffering, and inconvenience that you've experienced, receiving fair compensation makes perfect sense. Today, we'll discuss the best ways to do just that. 5 Ways to...
Every time you drive, you keep a close eye out to protect yourself and other motorists. After all, nobody wants to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, collisions are a widespread problem on the road, and some are more common than others. In this post, we'll discuss the most common ki...
Trampoline park injuries have been soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported injuries in excess of 300,000 requiring medical treatment. Of those, more than 110,000 required a trip to the emergency room. Although trampoline parks typically represent an active and fun way...
For many of us who have suffered hurricane damage, you know how hard it can be to obtain an accurate estimate of your damages. It requires a contractor, adjuster, or estimator with the requisite skill, training, and time to thoroughly inspect your home and calculate the value of your loss. What...
When you go to see your doctors, you expect a few things: quality care, honesty, and treatment that helps you get better. What you don't expect, though, is to encounter medical malpractice. Unfortunately, that's precisely what many people run into. According to the Civil Justice Resource Group...
Evidentiary law in Florida is clear. If a witness looks at a document to refresh her recollection while testifying, any privilege that protected the document is thereby waived and the party asking the questions is then allowed to see the document and ask questions about it. Despite this law, Ci...
Sending unlicensed adjusters out to inspect, resulting in lowball estimates. Failing to timely acknowledge and respond to communications from policyholders. Failing to pay claims within 90 days as required by law. These are just a few of the violations for which the Florida Office of Insurance...
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