After an accident in Florida, you can seek damages for your injuries, property damage, and related losses. Damages refer to financial compensation, typically from the person or party who caused the accident. Some states, including Florida, impose damage caps on personal injury claims. These caps limit how much compensation is available to the injured person. […]
A hit-and-run accident means the at-fault driver flees the scene of the car accident without stopping to see if anyone is injured or exchanging his or her information, as the law requires. After an ordinary car accident in Florida, both drivers exchange insurance information for use during the claims process. If one driver commits a […]
You could suffer many different types of injuries in an accident in Florida. A bad accident could lead to more severe personal injuries than a minor accident. On a legal level, a catastrophic injury describes the most severe types of personal injuries. They are the injuries that will most likely stay with a victim for […]
The legal doctrine of negligence is the center point of most personal injury cases. It is generally necessary to prove negligence to obtain financial compensation for an injury. Proving negligence will establish liability for an injury and related losses, such as lost wages and medical bills. A personal injury case can involve a few different […]
A successful personal injury case in Florida could pay you for your past and future losses after a harmful accident. How you handle your personal injury case, however, can affect its outcome and the results you obtain. Improve your chances of success with a few simple tips. Avoid Common Mistakes Filing parties (plaintiffs) make many […]
No family wants to imagine the possibility of nursing home abuse or neglect when it entrusts the care of an elderly relative to a facility in Tampa. The sad reality, however, is that not all nursing homes live up to the expected standards of resident care. Some try to save money through understaffing and cutting […]
Testifying in court is a serious affair. Whether it is a criminal or civil case, your statement could determine another person’s fate. The significance of your responses can make testifying a nerve-wracking experience. It is important to keep some things in mind as you prepare to testify in court. Refresh Your Memory You probably have […]
The newest season of the National Football League is in full swing, and it’s not without its fair share of controversy. The NFL has been in the legal spotlight several times in recent years, namely for ignoring the damaging effects of brain injuries like concussions and reports of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Now, the NFL […]
Children make mistakes – it’s a natural part of growing up, learning, and evolving into adulthood. What happens when a child’s actions lead to another persons' injury? Can a parent be proximally responsible for the actions of their children? In many situations, the answer is yes. To understand the role of a parent in a […]
When you’re looking for a personal injury attorney, you should always search to find the best fit for your case. While looking over different firms, there’s a chance you’ll come across a “settlement mill.” These firms tend to spend a lot on advertising and often appear to have high success rates. However, this is because […]
