Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
What Damages Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim against them for compensation. The compensation awarded in a personal injury is known as damages, and they are meant to compensate you for the losses you suffered during the accident. Before filing your claim, it is… Read More »
What is Involved in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
As you move throughout your day, you never expect to become injured in an accident. However, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), there are over 227,000 preventable deaths and 63 million injuries to individuals every year. The personal injury laws in Florida allow accident victims to obtain compensation for the serious injuries and… Read More »
Important Evidence to Collect After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you have fallen and suffered injury on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a claim against them to recover compensation for your losses. To prove your case, you will have to present strong evidence showing that the property owner was negligent and that you suffered injury as a result. It… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims?
It is critical to work quickly after being hurt in an accident. The sooner you start working with an attorney to file your claim can mean the difference between obtaining the maximum compensation you deserve and forfeiting damages you need for your medical expenses and other losses. In Florida, the statute of limitations refers… Read More »
Five Ways to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim
Accidents happen every day in Florida and the majority of them are entirely preventable. The truth is that car crashes, slip and falls, and other accidents only happen because of someone’s negligence, or carelessness. In these instances, accident victims can file a claim for compensation against the liable, or at-fault, party. Compensation can cover… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims
If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, or carelessness, you may be able to file a claim for compensation against the liable party. Accident victims are often hesitant to file these claims for a variety of reasons. These include the fact that there are many misconceptions about them. Below, our Tampa… Read More »
Uber And Lyft Accidents In Florida
Rideshare services have become popular in recent years. Instead of hailing a cab, people use services such as Uber and Lyft to get from place to place. In fact, one-quarter of the U.S population uses a rideshare service at least once a month. While these services are convenient and offer a personalized experience, there… Read More »
Can I Change Lawyers If I Am Unhappy With My Current Lawyer?
You may have hired a lawyer to help you handle a personal injury claim, but maybe they aren’t doing their job properly. Perhaps the attorney doesn’t communicate as much as you would like or maybe they just aren’t a good fit with your personality. So what happens now? Can you change lawyers? You do… Read More »
Preventing Summertime Injuries In Children
With summer on its way and school out soon, children will be spending more time outdoors. This is great news for parents, who often want to see their kids playing more and engaging in activity. However, this can also be a dangerous time, with more injuries taking place. When you think of summertime injuries,… Read More »
