Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
Florida residents who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own must still prove a certain set of facts before they will be eligible for monetary damages. Unfortunately, proving that someone was negligent or reckless is often more difficult than most people realize, so if you were recently injured in an accident… Read More »
Complications from Broken Ribs
To many people, a broken rib sounds like a relatively minor injury that, although painful, should heal on its own in a few months. The reality, however, is that broken ribs can cause potentially life-threatening complications and require expensive treatment, so if you were recently injured in an accident in Florida, is it is… Read More »
Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress
Sustaining an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence can have far-reaching consequences for victims. This includes not only the physical impact of an injury, but also the impact of mental injuries, such as emotional distress. Fortunately, it is often possible for Florida accident victims to recover compensation for their pain and suffering,… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Damages in Florida
After accidents caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct, injured parties can attempt to recover damages from the at-fault individual by filing a personal injury claim. These damages could include compensation for a wide range of accident-related losses, including: medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. It is also possible, however, for plaintiffs… Read More »
Does Comparative Negligence Apply in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Under Florida law, a person’s own negligence can reduce the amount that he or she can recover from the party who was primarily at fault for an accident. This legal theory is known as comparative fault and while it ensures that plaintiffs are not barred from recovery because of their own contributions to an… Read More »
Multiple Nursing Homes Accused of the Unlawful Sedation of Elderly Patients
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing healthcare to our loved ones whose needs have become impossible for us to meet on our own. Still, making the decision to place a beloved relative in a nursing home is difficult for many people, so the last thing these individuals want to hear is that… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were recently involved in an accident, an insurance adjuster may be trying to convince you that you do not need legal representation to pursue a claim. While this could be true for minor accidents that involve less serious injuries, accident victims are generally encouraged to at least consult with a personal injury… Read More »
