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How to Determine if an Insurer is Acting in Bad Faith
If you have been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, or carelessness, you can file a claim against them to obtain compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses. When filing a claim, you must file with your own insurance company, or the insurer representing the individual who… Read More »
Suing for Emotional Distress After an Accident
If you have been hurt in an accident, whether it is a car crash or slip and fall, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party who caused your injuries. If you are successful with a claim, you can recover compensation for the losses you sustained as a result. Along… Read More »
How to Deal with the Insurance Company After a Car Accident
A car crash can leave you shaken up and with serious injuries. On top of this, you will also face mounting medical bills and you may not be able to return to work to pay for them. In the hours or days afterward, the insurance adjuster may contact you. They will act very friendly… Read More »
What are Common Delayed Injuries After a Car Crash?
Although some car accident injuries, such as broken bones, are immediately apparent after a crash, that is not always the case. One of the biggest mistakes after any accident is assuming that because you do not feel pain or notice any injuries, that you have not been hurt. This is often not the case…. Read More »
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Car Accident Cases
There are many laws governing car accident cases. For example, while Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, there are times when accident victims can step outside of that system and file a personal injury claim against the negligent party who caused the crash. However, the law also recognizes that multiple parties may be… Read More »
What to Know if You Have Been Hurt in a Lyft While Visiting Florida
Millions of tourists visit Tampa, and other parts of Florida, every year. While here, they use ride-sharing services such as Lyft to get around. Lyft is very convenient for tourists. With just a tap on their phone, they can find a ride in minutes with a driver who is familiar with the area, and… Read More »
How Long to Settle a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things you will ever go through. Learning that the loss was due to another person’s negligence can make it even more frustrating and harder for you to move on. While dealing with your overwhelming loss, it can be comforting to know that under Florida law,… Read More »
How Does a Pre-Existing Condition Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been hurt in an accident and you have a prior condition, such as a bad back, arthritis, or migraines, you may wonder if this will disqualify you from filing a personal injury claim. Fortunately, it does not. In Tampa, slip and falls and car crashes are very common and while a… Read More »
Important Evidence in Truck Accident Cases
Commercial trucks are massive vehicles. Fully loaded they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and unloaded, they can weigh up to 40,000 pounds. Compare that with a passenger vehicle that weighs approximately 4,000 pounds and it is easy to see how occupants in a smaller vehicle can suffer some of the most serious injuries…. Read More »
Steps to Take if an Insurer Denies Your Slip and Fall Claim
All property owners in Florida are required to maintain their premises in a safe condition so visitors who enter it do not become hurt. Even with these laws, people still suffer injuries from slip and falls in retail stores, restaurants, and even friends’ homes too often. When a property owner was negligent and their… Read More »
