Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Report Reveals Significant Increase In Florida Boating Accidents In 2020
Florida is a boater’s paradise for many people, including both residents and visitors. However, the state’s waters can also be perilous. In fact, according to a report recently released by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida has the highest number of boating accidents in the country. This is something that all… Read More »
How Accident-Related Injuries Can Impact Your Earning Ability On A Long-Term Basis
Lost wages, or the income that a person misses out on while recuperating after an accident-related injury, are an important thing to consider when attempting to calculate damages after an accident. Fortunately, it is possible to collect these losses throughout treatment and into the extended healing process. A concept that many people are less… Read More »
Understanding C4/C5 And C5/C6 Injuries
Neck injuries are one of the most common consequences of serious accidents and depending on their severity, could leave a person suffering from long-term impairments, like chronic pain and reduced motion. Of the many types of neck injuries that a person can sustain, those affecting the spinal cord are perhaps the most dangerous, as… Read More »
Surfside Condo Building Collapse
Champlain Towers South, built in 1981, partially collapsed around 2 A.M. early Thursday morning – June 24,2021. It is reported that 55 units completely collapsed, the building has over 300 units in total. Unfortunately, at least one person was killed and dozens were injured. First responders are working tirelessly to remove rubble and locate… Read More »
Evidence In A Florida Personal Injury Case
Filing a successful negligence claim is largely dependent on the strength of a claimant’s evidence. Basically, the stronger the evidence, the stronger the case and the greater the injured party’s chances of receiving fair restitution for the harm they suffered. Collecting, organizing, and presenting this evidence can be complicated, so if you have questions… Read More »
The Differences Between Personal Injury Claims And Personal Injury Lawsuits
While the terms claim and lawsuit are often used interchangeably, the reality is that there is actually a clear distinction between these two words. Generally, a claim precedes a lawsuit and is filed with someone’s insurer and if resolved, is done so in an out-of-court setting. If a claim cannot be resolved, however, an… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Rideshare Accidents?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have changed how many of us go about traveling from place to place. However, with the increasing number of rideshare drivers on the road, comes a higher risk of being involved in a collision. Unfortunately, determining who is financially responsible for these kinds of crashes can be complicated,… Read More »
Avoiding A Default Judgment
It comes as a surprise to many people to learn that most legal matters never actually make it to the courtroom and to trial. In fact, many of the cases that actually do go to trial are cut short through the submission of a variety of different motions by either party. One of these… Read More »
Documenting Personal Injury Damages
As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you will need to provide evidence of the expenses and damages that you incurred as a result of your accident. Whether you and your attorney are able to reach a pre-trial settlement with the other party’s insurer, or you resolve your case in court, an accurate… Read More »
What an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can do for You
Seeking compensation after a personal injury accident requires more than just an understanding of the law. While this is obviously a critical aspect of legal representation, it is also important for an attorney to have experience dealing with insurance companies and to have the skill and dedication to attend to every aspect of a… Read More »
