Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Is Informed Consent?
You may notice that when you go to a doctors office, or have a procedure or a surgery, that one of the papers that the doctor gives to you is what is known as informed consent. It seemingly lists a host of outcomes, or medical possibilities—and can even be a bit scary, when it… Read More »
Probate Issues When The Victim In An Injury Case Dies
Sadly, many of the injuries that people sustain in accidents lead to death. In other situations, the injury sustained in an accident doesn’t cause the death, but at some point before the case can be resolved, the victim may pass away, while the case is still pending. Can the case still continue? The answer… Read More »
What Is A Negligent Security Case?
A negligent security claim is a lawsuit against a property owner, when you are a victim of a criminal attack on their property. This may sound counterintuitive—after all, isn’t the criminal the one responsible for your injuries? The answer is yes, but the criminal is not the only party responsible for the criminal attack…. Read More »
Proving Loss Of Quality Or Enjoyment of Life
When we think of damages for injuries that aren’t economic, like medical bills or lost wages, we often think of pain and suffering. And while these can be large and important elements of an injury case, there is another category of damages that a jury can compensate you for: Loss of the quality and… Read More »
Things You Didn’t Know About PIP Insurance
Many of us know that car insurance is legally required in Florida. But that’s kind of misleading—not all insurance is required. The insurance that is required by law is what is known as personal injury protection, or PIP. If you’re insured, you have PIP coverage. Here are some common questions that people may have… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents Are More Common Than You Think
When we think of places we can be injured in a car accident, we of course think of places where we drive fast-places like highways and roadways. But what about parking lots? Yes, car accidents happen in parking lots also, and in some ways, parking lots can be more dangerous than normal roadways. Why… Read More »
Changes To Florida’s Injury Laws Are Here – Here’s What They Say And Do
Just a few weeks ago, the Florida legislature altered many of Florida’s personal injury laws. Passed under the name “tort reform,” the laws aren’t really reform at all, but rather, changes that are intended to make it harder for victims to get compensation, and easier for big business and others, to get away with… Read More »
Calculating And Getting Compensated For Future Lost Wages
When you are in an accident that leads to you being out of work, you have an immediate loss of your income and wages. That loss is compensable, and you can certainly require a liable Defendant to pay you for the wages or salary that you lost as a result of being out of… Read More »
Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Different Than Car Accidents
When a car and a motorcycle are in an accident, there are a lot of similarities to accidents that just involve two cars. But there are also a number of differences, and reasons why an accident involving a motorcycle may need to be handled differently by your injury attorney than other kinds of accidents…. Read More »
Defibrillators Can Be Life Saving Devices – And Often Are Legally Required
A lawsuit has been filed because a teenage girl went into cardiac arrest on an airplane, and died. You may wonder what about that would cause the airline to be liable. The answer is the defibrillator that was on board, but which was also not charged, and thus, inoperable. What are Defibrillators? Defibrillators are… Read More »
The Weekend Effect Can Be Deadly In Hospitals
Contrary to the way it sounds, the weekend effect is not some consequence of a weekend of drinking or partying, or simply a hangover at the reality of the workweek starting. It actually is a phrase related to medical malpractice, and the level and standard of care that many people get—or don’t get—when they… Read More »
What Is The Last Clear Chance Doctrine?
Imagine for a moment that you are a pedestrian, crossing the street. You are legally crossing at a crosswalk, and you have the signal to cross. You look to your right, and you see that a car is coming, at what seems to be a high rate of speed. As it approaches the intersection,… Read More »
Don’t Forget How Dangerous Steps And Stairs Can Be
When it comes to healthy things that we can do in our daily lives, taking the stairs is one of those things. Although a good form of exercise, stairs are also overlooked when it comes to safety; many businesses don’t give thought to the maintenance of stairwells, or the many building codes and requirements… Read More »
What Is A Products Liability Case?
Despite efforts by the government to regulate safety and pass laws and rules and regulations to make the products we use safer, the efforts don’t always work—on many occasions, products that we use can and do cause us injury. When they do, a victim has a right to file a lawsuit for what is… Read More »
Should You Replace A Car Seat After An Accident?
Car seats save young children’s lives, aside from being legally required. And while many people have started to become more educated on how to use and how to install car seats, one question doesn’t get as much attention: what do you do with a car seat after an accident? Replacing the Car Seat If… Read More »
Can You Bring A Personal Injury Claim Against Someone For An Intentional Injury?
Were you injured by the wrongful actions of another party? You may be aware that you can bring a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent person, business, or organization that is responsible for your accident. What happens if you are intentionally harmed by another? Can you still bring a personal injury claim? The answer… Read More »
No Compromises On Juries?
In life, when there is disagreement, coming to a compromise is often a good thing. A little give and take, a little negotiation, and some flexibility, are helpful in resolving disputes. But when it comes to serving on a jury, or a jury’s decision, compromise can not only be a bad thing, but it… Read More »
That Cruise Ticket Does A Lot More Than You Think It Does
Now that COVID has thankfully subsided somewhat, many people are taking back to the seas in the form of cruising. If you are injured on a cruise you may think the process of suing is about the same as it would be anywhere else. But that is not the case, thanks largely in part… Read More »
Dog Mauling Demonstrates How Companies Can Be Liable For Animal Attacks
When dogs injure people you probably already know that their owners can be held liable for the injuries that the dogs cause. But organizations that own or control dogs can be liable as well, and the problems and errors that can lead to lawsuits were recently demonstrated in a tragic mauling of an organization’s… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims In Florida: Non-Economic Damages
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 40 million Americans seek emergency medical attention for injuries each year. If you were injured because of the careless or reckless conduct of another party, you can hold them liable for your damages. Damages are about more than just out-of-pocket losses. You have a right… Read More »
