Car accidents often lead to accident victims sustaining injuries. Some injuries are considered minor, while others can be very serious. In the U.S., each state has its own way of determining the severity of an injury. Broken bones can be considered a minor or major injury depending on which bone in the body is broken …
How Long After an Accident Can You Feel Pain?
A car accident can lead to many different types of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neck pain, back pain, abdominal pain, internal bleeding, and even delayed pain. If you were injured in a car accident, then it is important that you get checked out at the hospital as soon as possible. Car …
What If I Was Not Wearing a Seat Belt at the Time of My Car Accident?
Florida Statute 316.614 requires that all drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt when driving in a motor vehicle, except those who have a certified condition that prevents them from wearing a safety belt. This law has been put in place to prevent people from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of …
What Should I Expect From a Car Accident Settlement for Nerve Damage?
Nerve damage resulting from a car accident can cause serious physical and mental suffering to those affected, and in some cases, can even result in a temporary or permanent disability. When filing a personal injury claim for nerve damage, you may be unsure of what to expect from your potential settlement and whether you will …
Average Settlement for a Broken Arm After a Car Accident
In the State of Florida, there is no such thing as an average settlement amount for a person who has suffered a broken arm in a car accident. This is because every personal injury case is different. If you have suffered a broken bone injury and wish to seek compensation, you need to contact The …
What Do You Say in a Personal Injury Deposition?
If you have made an accident claim, then it is likely that you will soon be completing a personal injury deposition. A deposition is a statement taken from you that will be under oath and in front of a court reporter. Personal injury depositions are allowed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and are …
What Happens if You Get Into an Accident With an Uber Driver?
If you have been involved in an accident with an Uber driver, then you are likely to be entitled to receive compensation for any injuries or damages that happened when the accident occurred. However, with rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, you may find yourself in the unfortunate situation of becoming tied up in legal …
Can I Sue Uber for Injuries or Wrongful Death?
Uber is a rideshare company that has risen rapidly in popularity in the past decade, taking over a huge portion of the cab industry in the United States and many other countries. With this comes the inevitable increase in the number of car accidents that involve an Uber driver, many of which result in serious …
Do I Need PIP Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?
Healthcare can be extremely expensive in the United States, and people often wonder whether they need Personal Injury Protection as well as health insurance. The short answer is yes. You do need PIP coverage regardless of whether you already have regular health insurance. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of insurance that pays for …
Can I Make a Claim If My Uber, Lyft, or Taxi Driver Was involved a Car Accident?
Taxi app companies like Bolt, Uber, and Lyft are monopolizing the world of personal transport as we know it. They are a modern solution to an age-old problem and have become massively popular thanks to their innovation. Tracking rides, paying straight from your bank, and hailing drivers nearby are all new ideas that have helped …
What Is the Difference Between a Concussion and a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The term ‘brain injury’ refers to various injuries related to the brain, scalp, and skull. These injuries can happen in any kind of accident, so it is important you are aware of what they are. The possible complications of a brain injury and the treatment required to help you will depend on how the injury …
What to Do at the Scene of an Accident
Imagine that you are driving along, listening to music, and concentrating on the road. Then suddenly, your motor vehicle gets hit from behind. You have just been involved in a rear-end collision. It is important that you have a clear understanding of your legal rights following a car crash, and you should know what to …
Who Is Responsible for My Injury?
If you suffered an injury in an accident, whether it was a car accident or a slip and fall accident, then you will need to determine who is liable in the State of Florida. Liability refers to the person who is responsible for the accident that led to injuring another person. Proving liability is an …
What’s My Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of a personal injury case is usually the first thing that our clients want to know. After all, many people want to know that the value of their claim is worth pursuing. However, it is very difficult to give a straightforward answer as many things affect the value of personal injury claims. For …
Can I Get a Settlement Without a Lawyer?
For accident victims who suffer a personal injury, the process of getting compensation can be difficult and stressful. Regardless of whether you have been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall case, or due to medical negligence, you should be entitled to a fair settlement for any pain and suffering you have endured. …
How Long Does Settlement Negotiation Take?
If you have been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim. How long a settlement negotiation takes often depends on a variety of factors, and the legal negotiations normally take several months to be finalized. The injuries you may have sustained and the number …
How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid in Florida?
After being involved in an accident due to the negligence of another individual, victims often seek legal representation in order to receive the highest amount of compensation possible. Relying on a team of legal professionals can significantly increase the chances of receiving a higher amount of compensation for a victim’s claim. Expenses that are usually …
What Safety Standards Do Property Owners Have to Have in Place in Florida?
In the State of Florida, laws and regulations are set out in order to ensure the safety of those inside a property owner’s premises. Not adhering to these regulations can lead to serious consequences, including serious bodily injury and damaged property. Most property owners follow the strict regulations established by Florida law. However, some do …
Why Does Experience Matter When Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you have been injured in an accident, then it is important that you have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side. One of the most important factors to consider when you are looking to hire a personal injury lawyer is experience. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to manage your case …
What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence?
Medical care in the United States is made up of dedicated professionals, but they are human, and humans make errors. Many of those mistakes happen unintentionally, but there are exceptions. Medical injuries could impact your life in many ways – financially, physically, and emotionally. The harm caused to a patient could range from mental and …