Tag Archives: Clearwater Personal Injury Attorneys
Eleven-Year-Old Can Testify in Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit as a Material Witness
In nearly every personal injury case, the injured plaintiff who is seeking damages from an allegedly at-fault defendant (tortfeasor) will need to prove his or her case (in part or in whole) through the testimony of one or more witnesses. Some personal injury cases will have a multitude of witnesses, while others may only… Read More »
Florida Court Upholds Limitations on Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Payments to Chiropractors
Under Florida’s insurance scheme, individuals who are injured in a car wreck can assign their insurance benefits to a medical provider. These benefits would typically total up to $10,000 and were designed to pay for an injury victim’s medical expenses following a car crash. However, reforms enacted in 2012 changed this scheme slightly by… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s the increase in holiday travelers leads to a higher number of car accidents. Though these car accidents are well documented and excessively reported, little attention is given to the pedestrian accidents that also occur during this period. Reports have found that pedestrian accidents that occur during holiday seasons are… Read More »
What if I am Partially to Blame for my Own Injury?
If you are injured in a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or other kind of accident that is primarily the fault of someone else, you may be able to recover damages to help cover all or part of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses due to the… Read More »
What Do I Need to Prove to Get Damages After a Car Accident?
If you are injured in a car accident, you may be faced with many expenses, such as lost wages and medical bills. You may also have to endure pain and suffering. There are some circumstances where someone can recover money from another driver after being in a car accident if they are able to… Read More »
What to Do if You are in a Bicycle Accident in Florida
If you are injured while riding your bicycle in Florida, you may be able to recover damages for the harm you suffered. It is important that you do not do anything in the meantime that can hurt your chances in court or destroy important evidence for your case. It is therefore important to contact… Read More »
What to Do if You Slip and Fall at a Business
Business owners have a responsibility to keep the premises of their businesses reasonably safe for patrons. However, sometimes accidents happen. If you are injured in a slip and fall or other kind of accident at a business, you may wonder what to do next. If your injuries are the fault of the business, you… Read More »
Florida Slip and Fall Basics
Slip and falls are a specific type of personal injury claim that involve injury on the premises of another, and is commonly referred to as premises liability. Ultimately, it is important that all residents of the state understand the basics of Florida slip and fall law and what to do if you are injured… Read More »
The Cost of Catching Pokémon: Liability for Distracted Driving in Florida
Florida ranks third in the United States for pedestrian fatalities. One of the most common reasons for these fatalities is due to distracted drivers. Distracting driving comes in many forms: texting while driving, changing the radio station in your car, or even playing Pokémon Go. For those of you who are not yet aware,… Read More »
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you are injured due to the negligence of another person, the other person’s insurance company may offer you a settlement. Before you consider accepting the settlement, however, you will want to have an idea of what your case might be worth. Valuation of cases is both an art and a science, and only… Read More »