Category: Personal Injury

Florida law does not require you to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident. However, working with a lawyer can give you a better chance of obtaining a full financial recovery for your losses. An experienced personal injury lawyer will investigate your claim, evaluate your legal options, and fight…

Hiring a Florida personal injury lawyer may influence your case’s outcome if you seek compensation after sustaining injuries. However, understanding legal fees before entering into a contract with a lawyer is essential. Florida personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency fee basis. How much an attorney charges in legal…

An accident can cause more than physical injuries. Accident victims often suffer emotional distress, too. As with physical harm, accident victims can sue for the emotional distress they experience due to their injuries. However, emotional distress is intangible. That means proving it and quantifying its extent can be challenging, particularly…

You might become dissatisfied with the relationship and legal services provided by your current attorney for a number of reasons. In Florida, you can – and should – fire your attorney if you do not believe you are receiving the representation you agreed on at the outset of the relationship. By…

As a general rule, Florida statute 95.11 states you have two years from the date of your injury to file your personal injury claim. If you’re injured in an accident in Florida that was caused by someone else, you may lose income from missing work and have unpaid medical bills….

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…

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…

Due to Florida’s wonderful weather, boating can be enjoyed year-round. From June through September the boating season really booms, with many seasoned and new boat owners enjoying the water. For new as well as long-time boat owners, following safety precautions is necessary for everyone to be safe and prevent accidents….

How Much Could I Receive for My Case? There are several factors used to determine what your case is worth. The value of your case is based on what your actual damages are. Damages can be broken down into two categories – economic and non-economic. Economic damages are: Medical bills already…

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, the first step to take after being checked out medically is to talk to our personal injury lawyer to see if you have the basis for a lawsuit. One of the first things that will need to be determined is who was…