Author: Lauren Calta

Spouse comforting her husband on wheelchair.

When someone is harmed or dies due to another person’s careless actions or intentional wrongdoing, their death can have a devastating impact on their spouse and other family members. Florida law recognizes the significant, distinct loss that a spouse suffers. It allows the spouse to recover compensation for “loss of…

Female driver suffering whiplash from car accident.

If you have been injured in an accident, you might need to file a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident to recover fair compensation for your injuries. However, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action after an injury accident. Florida’s statute of limitations establishes…

Doctor monitoring vitals of TBI patient..

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), their recovery could take weeks, months, or longer. In some cases, the brain injury might never fully heal. Someone’s life could be forever changed by a TBI, especially if it has a lasting impact on their physical or cognitive functions. According to…

Truck on fire while on the road.

Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and catastrophic property damage. If you were involved in a truck accident in Florida, you could be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses you suffered due to the accident. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, meaning if you…

Black car using turn signal to show they want to change lanes.

A driver who changes lanes without checking first to be sure the adjacent lane is clear can cause a car accident that results in serious injuries. Improper lane changes lead to many collisions and side-swipe accidents. The Insurance Information Institute reports 6.6 percent of all fatal crashes in 2019 involved…

T-bone car accident along the road.

If a driver runs a red light or fails to yield to another motorist who has the right of way at an intersection, the result may be a T-bone accident or a side-impact collision. T-bone accidents often leave those involved with serious injuries. In the aftermath of an accident, a…

A driver reports a car accident in Florida.

If you suffered significant injuries in a car accident in Florida, proving fault will be crucial for recovering compensation. Since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers can generally file a claim with their car insurance.  However, if an individual suffered severe or permanent injuries in a car crash, expenses such…