Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Elements Of A Florida Negligence Claim
If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses under Florida’s negligence laws. However, this type of claim will only be successful if an injured party is able to establish a specific set of facts. This can be a complicated endeavor,… Read More »
5 Signs That You May Have Suffered A Concussion
For those who have never had a concussion before, knowing what to expect symptom-wise can be a bit confusing. This is often only compounded by the fact that after an accident, most people feel unusual aches and pains, or may even experience no symptoms at all, despite suffering from an injury. All accident-related injuries… Read More »
What Is The Reasonable Person Standard?
When pursuing a personal injury case, you will undoubtedly find yourselves hearing about the “reasonable person standard.” This term, which is a critical part of proving a negligence claim, requires judges and juries to make decisions based on how a reasonable person would have acted in a certain situation. It is when this standard… Read More »
What if Multiple Parties were Responsible for My Accident?
While some accidents are the result of only one person’s negligence, it is also not unheard of for more than one party to be at fault for causing someone’s injuries. Unfortunately, this can make it much more difficult for plaintiffs to recover compensation for their losses, as they will be required to provide evidence… Read More »
The Types of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
The legal doctrine of negligence is often the most significant aspect of a personal injury case, as it is typically necessary to prove negligence in order to obtain financial compensation for an injury. There are, however, a few different types of negligence under Florida law, making it especially important for accident victims to speak… Read More »
Calculating Lost Wages After an Accident
The cost of obtaining treatment after an accident is not the only expense that car accident victims are often forced to take on. For instance, even those with relatively minor injuries may need to take a few days off of work while they heal. Those whose injuries are more severe, on the other hand,… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Resolve a Personal Injury Case?
How long it takes to resolve a personal injury case, whether through litigation or settlement, depends on a number of factors, including the strength of the plaintiff’s evidence, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the number of people involved in the accident. Having an experienced attorney on your side who can help protect… Read More »
What is My Case Worth?
No two accidents are exactly the same, which can make it difficult to estimate what a personal injury case is worth. It is possible, however, by applying a number of different factors, to get a general idea of what a person could expect to receive in a settlement offer or monetary judgement. To learn… Read More »
How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Florida residents in a number of ways. Many people are now prohibited from going into work, making unnecessary trips, or patronizing non-essential businesses. As we move forward in this new landscape, some have raised concerns over the effect that the pandemic will have on pending personal… Read More »