Category Archives: Personal Injury
Five Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims Debunked
If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation from the careless party. For example, if you were hurt on someone else’s property or seriously injured in a truck accident, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party to recover damages for… Read More »
What is the Average Settlement for a Herniated Disc in a Personal Injury Case?
Herniated discs are very common injuries sustained in accidents, particularly car crashes, slip and falls, and other high-impact incidents. Herniated discs are injuries to the spine. These injuries are sustained when the force of an accident causes a disc in the spinal column to tear, slide, or rupture, often resulting in chronic pain, long-term… Read More »
Can You File a Personal Injury Claim if an Accident was Partly Your Fault?
No one wants to think about it, but thousands of accidents happen in Florida every day. These include car crashes, slip and falls, and other incidents that result in serious injuries. When one person is liable, or at-fault, for these accidents, they can be held responsible for paying damages for an accident victim’s medical… Read More »
How are Child Injury Claims Different from Cases Involving Adults?
There is nothing as worrisome as your child becoming injured. When they are hurt due to another person’s negligence, the situation is even more stressful and frustrating. As a parent, it is difficult to navigate the aftermath of your child’s accident, determine who is accountable, and hold them responsible for paying the compensation you… Read More »
Common Reasons Insurance Companies Deny Personal Injury Claims
Whether you have been involved in a serious car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident and suffered injuries caused by another person’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. You may think the insurance company you are filing a claim with is there to help, and that… Read More »
Does a Pre-Existing Condition Bar You from Filing a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been hurt in an accident but have a pre-existing condition such as migraines, a bad back, or arthritis, it can make filing a personal injury claim more difficult. However, it does not automatically bar you from receiving the financial compensation you need. In Florida, where car crashes, slip and falls, and… Read More »
How Can Medical Records Help Your Personal Injury Case?
When you are hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. When filing a claim, however, your word alone is not enough. You will need evidence to prove your claim and your medical records play an important role. Your medical records can establish… Read More »
How Does Comparative Negligence Work in Florida?
The majority of personal injury cases in Florida rely on negligence, or carelessness. When a person or entity acts negligently and causes an accident that results in injury, the accident victim can generally file a claim against the careless party to claim damages. However, the law in all states recognizes that accident victims can… Read More »
How Long to File a Personal Injury Claim in Tampa?
If you have been hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, or other type of accident and someone else was at fault, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party for compensation. These are known as personal injury claims and they are governed by many laws. One of the… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim or Go to Trial?
When you are hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or another type of accident, you have the right to file a claim for compensation if someone else was to blame for your injuries. Personal injury cases can be resolved in a number of ways. The vast majority of cases end in… Read More »
