Recent Blog Posts
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?
TV and movies often portray legal cases as requiring dramatic courtroom proceedings. The reality, however, is that most legal claims are resolved well before anyone sees the inside of a courtroom, but are decided via settlement negotiations. A settlement is an arrangement between the parties, where one agrees to pay a certain amount to… Read More »
How Do Insurance Companies Decide Who Was At Fault For A Car Accident?
Many car accident victims find that dealing with their insurance company afterwards is the biggest challenge to the recovery process. One phase that often bogs down the compensation process is determining who bears liability for the crash. While all insurers have a unique process for attempting to determine fault, they all have a similar… Read More »
What To Do After A Slip And Fall Accident
While slip and fall accident victims are often entitled to compensation for their injuries, actually recovering those damages can be difficult. However, taking a few important steps after the accident can go a long way towards helping injured parties strengthen their claims. We’ve included a few of those steps below. Get Medical Attention One… Read More »
The Most Common Types Of Car Accidents In Florida
There are a wide range of car accidents in which Florida motorists can be involved, but there are a few that are more common than others. We’ve included a breakdown of the most common car accidents in Florida to help mitigate your risk of being involved in these types of collisions. Rear-End Accidents Rear-end… Read More »
Common Slip And Fall Accident Causes
There are a lot of conditions that, if present on someone’s property, could present a risk of injury to visitors. We’ve included a list of some of the most common hazards encountered by Florida residents below. Indoor Slip and Fall Hazards Slip and fall hazards can be divided into two general categories: indoor hazards… Read More »
The Importance Of Reporting Your Car Accident
Contacting law enforcement after a crash is almost always a good idea. In fact, Florida law actually requires drivers to report car accidents to the police in certain cases, namely when the collision resulted in an injury, property damage of more than $500, or a death. Taking this step is a good way to… Read More »
Where Do Most Slip And Fall Accidents Occur?
Anticipating a slip and fall accident can be difficult because they can occur just about anywhere and at any time. There are, however, certain places where these kinds of accidents are more likely to take place, like restaurants, grocery stores, and parking lots. Where a slip and fall accident occurs can have a significant… Read More »
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
While it is true that driving can be dangerous for all of us, certain types of motorists are more at risk of sustaining serious injuries in the event of a collision. Motorcyclists, for instance, are much more vulnerable to injury, as they don’t have the benefit of seat belts and a barrier between themselves… Read More »
How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Recovery
Personal injury claims require the resolution of two major issues: liability and damages. Liability involves determining who was responsible for a crash, while the latter requires evidence of how the crash affected the victim financially. These two issues are more closely related than most people realize. It is, for instance, possible for a plaintiff’s… Read More »
What Types Of Damages Can I Recover After A Florida Car Accident?
In Florida, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who can prove that someone else caused their car accident could be entitled to financial compensation. When awarded as a part of a personal injury claim, this type of compensation is known as damages and the amount that a person can collect will depend on the specific facts… Read More »