Category Archives: Personal Injury
Using Medicare After An Auto Accident
In Florida, auto accidents are most often handled by filing a claim with one’s insurance company using your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. However, PIP coverage very often does not cover your total medical bills, and it is important to understand what other options may be available to you. If you have Medicare coverage,… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most potentially serious injuries that a person can experience, given the possibility that it can alter everything about a person. From one’s attitude and manner of speaking to their ability to walk, a TBI can be a life-changing injury, but too often, victims cannot get… Read More »
Accidents With Uninsured Motorists In Florida
Florida has a no-fault system, designed to cut down on clogging the court dockets with car accident cases. This means that all drivers on the roads are required to carry a certain amount of insurance, so that claims can be paid relatively quickly and easily. However, there is a minority of drivers in Florida… Read More »
Damage Caps In Florida Personal Injury Cases
When you are injured due to someone’s negligence, the type of lawsuit you file is called personal injury. In most cases, you are able to file a lawsuit alleging that the person’s negligence was the cause of the injuries you suffered, and the court will either side with you, or with the defendant. However,… Read More »
Injured On Another Person’s Property In Florida?
In Florida, a landowner or business owner has a duty to exercise reasonable care toward anyone who comes onto their property, though to varying degrees depending on their status. However, liability is not always so clear-cut, and it can sometimes be confusing determining exactly who is liable for your injuries, if anyone at all…. Read More »
Civil vs Criminal Cases In Florida
Sometimes, when a person is injured in Florida, it can be difficult to determine whether you have been the victim of a crime or not. The answer is sometimes more complex than one might think, especially in car accident cases or other accident situations where details are vague. While an accident is not the… Read More »
Spinal Injuries & Car Crashes In Florida
Injuring one’s spinal cord is one of the most serious injuries that a person can sustain. If you have been injured in a crash and suffered spinal damage, your entire life may be changed. You may be able to receive compensation from the negligent party that helps cover your medical bills and other expenses,… Read More »
Preparing To Sue For Medical Malpractice In Florida
Florida is a state with a higher-than-average proportion of the elderly, and as such, has a reputation as a good place to be in the medical profession. The medical lobby is strong, and as such, bringing a suit under a theory of medical malpractice means that it is difficult to recover under current law…. Read More »
How To Spot Funeral Home Negligence
Losing a family member or loved one is obviously difficult for most people, but in addition, it opens up a host of obligations for the surviving family members. Finding the right funeral home to handle the service for your loved one is a crucial decision, but it can be difficult to determine if a… Read More »
Knocked Off Your Bicycle?
Because of Florida’s lovely weather that lasts nearly year round, bicyclists and pedestrians are always on the roads along with passenger vehicles. However, this means that drivers have to be extra careful to make certain they share the road appropriately with those not protected by so much metal, glass and plastic. If you are… Read More »