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Is There a Limit to How Much a Person Can Recover in Personal Injury Damages in Florida?

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“Damages” is a legal term used to describe a financial award that accident victims can receive from the at-fault parties who caused their injury. There are two main types of damages: compensatory and punitive, with the former being awarded to compensate accident victims for their financial losses, like their medical bills, lost wages, and… Read More »

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Was Your Preexisting Injury Exacerbated in a New Accident?

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While some people who are injured in accidents had a perfectly clean bill of health prior to their new injury, it is also not uncommon for individuals to suffer from preexisting injuries at the time of an accident. Having a preexisting injury doesn’t mean that a person won’t be able to recover compensation for… Read More »

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Seasonal Weather Hazards Can Cause Serious Injuries in Florida

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While Florida is often perceived as having year-round balmy weather, the reality is that our state sees its fair share of inclement weather. Tropical storms and hurricanes, for instance, which are accompanied by torrential rain and heavy winds are common in Florida and wreak havoc on residents and visitors to the state alike. Unfortunately,… Read More »

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The Importance of Reporting All of Your Symptoms After an Accident

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It is not uncommon, after being involved in an accident, for injured parties to focus on the most painful and seemingly serious symptoms that they are experiencing. This makes sense, but it’s also important for injured parties to try and establish a connection between their accident and all of their symptoms. Those who fail… Read More »

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What is a Florida Personal Injury Claim?

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Accident victims who suffer serious injuries because of someone else’s carelessness often end up shouldering hefty financial burdens in order to cover their accident-related medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. This can seem (and is) unfair, which is why those who can prove that someone else was responsible for their accidents can often… Read More »

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How Personal Injury Settlements Work in Florida

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While many people assume that it is common for personal injury cases to go to trial, the reality is that the majority of civil cases never make it that far. In fact, only an estimated three percent of personal injury lawsuits go to trial, with the remaining 97 percent getting settled out of court…. Read More »

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Investigating a Personal Injury Case

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A lot of research goes into building and presenting a strong personal injury case, as filing a successful claim requires solid evidence and a thorough investigation into the cause of a victim’s injury. Read on to learn more about the steps we take to help our clients build a convincing personal injury case. Collecting… Read More »

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The Duty to Mitigate Damages After an Accident

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Accident victims have a lot to deal with, like getting medical care, staying on top of day-to-day duties, paying household expenses, and if necessary, pursuing a legal claim. On top of all this, claimants also have a duty to mitigate their damages and failing to fulfill this responsibility could end up hurting a person’s… Read More »

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Could a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

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There are thousands of people who go about their day-to-lives, while also dealing with some sort of chronic medical condition or injury. Many of those conditions or injuries leave victims suffering on a long-term basis. Unfortunately, these kinds of pre-existing injuries, besides the long-term repercussions on a person’s life, can complicate any subsequent legal… Read More »

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Avoid Making These Mistakes When Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim

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If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to compensation for your related losses. Unfortunately, insurance companies, even when their policyholders are clearly at fault, are often unwilling to offer the full value of a claim, in which case, an injured party may need to… Read More »

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