Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Four Elements of a Successful Personal Injury Claim
Generally speaking, negligence here in the Sunshine State is the failure to use reasonable care, meaning the standard of care that a reasonably careful person would use under like circumstances. When this standard is breached, Florida law allows those who are harmed by the negligence and wrongful actions of someone else to pursue a… Read More »
Why You Must be Up Front with Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Dealing with the implications of an accident is something most of us never worry about, at least until we have a reason to because we have found ourselves injured because of someone else’s negligence. However, life can be totally altered in just a few moments whether from a car accident, a defective product, or… Read More »
How Witness Statements Can Support Your Personal Injury Claim
With thousands of car accidents that occur in the Sunshine State on a yearly basis, there are unfortunately a large number of personal injuries. Many victims of others’ negligence choose to pursue a personal injury claim. However, a successful personal injury case often requires a variety of evidence and witness statements can be a… Read More »
Staying Safe When Visiting Florida as a Tourist
The widespread use of social media in this day and age has given us all a front seat to exotic locations around the world. More and more of us are planning and taking vacations to many of these destinations including those located right here in the Sunshine State. However, as the trend in number… Read More »
Why is the Insurance Company Offering So Little for My Injury?
Many people understandably choose to pursue filing a personal injury claim after they become injured because of the negligence of another person or entity. In addition, the reality here in the United States is that the bulk of personal injury cases settle long before they ever go to trial. Therefore, accident victims often find… Read More »
Tips for Ensuring You Get a Fair Settlement
The overwhelming majority of personal injury cases here in the United States settle long before they ever go to trial. However, that doesn’t mean that all settlements are created equal. And while insurance is generally there to provide support after an accident, that doesn’t mean you automatically obtain what you are entitled to. It… Read More »
Helping the Children You Love Stay Safe in Cars
According to an article recently published by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a 14-year-old child was recently ejected from a car after a rollover accident on Interstate 95 north. The Sunday evening accident occurred near the Hillsboro Boulevard exit and resulted in the young teenager being taken by helicopter to Broward Health Medical Center… Read More »
What are Pain and Suffering Injury Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
While most people have heard the phrase “pain and suffering” at some point, many people don’t fully understand what it means even if they happen to have found themselves the unfortunate victim of a car accident or another form of negligence that led to injuries. And unfortunately, accidents are quite common – and can… Read More »
Can I Sue My Cruise Ship?
Time Magazine online recently reported that a Florida couple who have been stuck aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship are suing the cruise line for $1 million. While it appears the couple themselves have not been infected by the coronavirus, the lawsuit instead alleges that: Princess Cruises, the company that owns and operates the… Read More »
Avoiding House Fires
In an unexpected turn, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has asserted that there has been a sudden influx of houses fires in South Florida because of the rapidly increasing rise in the number of people who are remaining at home to avoid the new coronavirus. The news outlet recently reported that just days after… Read More »
