Category Archives: Personal Injury
Steps To Take After A Golf Cart Accident
After being involved in a Florida golf car accident, you may have the right to file a legal claim against the negligent party. If you were involved in a Florida golf cart accident because of the negligence of a golf cart driver, you might have a right to bring a legal claim against the… Read More »
Who Is Liable In A Florida Golf Cart Accident?
Recreational golf carts have become a popular and convenient mode of transport for Floridians. In Florida, you will not only find golf carts on golf courses. You will also find golf carts in the community, especially in communities built around golf courses. When people think of golf carts, rarely do they think about the… Read More »
Who Is Liable In A Florida Sideswipe Accident?
One of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents is a sideswipe accident. Unfortunately, sideswipe accidents happen quite a lot. A sideswipe accident can result in serious injuries and even death. This type of accident can result in substantial damages and major life changes. A sideswipe accident is especially damaging when it involves… Read More »
PTSD After A Florida Car Accident?
When people hear of traffic crashes, they immediately think of physical injuries. This is understandable. However, after a traffic collision, some people are left with emotional trauma. For example, it is quite common for car accident survivors to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, it is believed that traffic accidents have become the… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries In Motor Vehicle Accidents
More than 100 million vehicles are estimated to hit American roads every day. With so many vehicles on the road every day, it is no wonder that motor vehicle accidents happen all the time. The FLHSMV estimates that in 2021 alone, 401,182 traffic crashes in Florida resulted in 252,901 injuries. While some of these… Read More »
Understanding The Meaning Of A Reasonable Person As It Pertains To Negligence
In Florida, before a defendant can be held liable in a personal injury case, the plaintiff must prove the defendant’s negligence caused their injury. But what is “negligence?” Negligence is any act or omission that falls short of the standard to be expected of the “reasonable person.” In other words, negligence exists if a… Read More »
What Is A Compulsory Medical Examination?
In a personal injury case, a compulsory medical examination (CME) is a medical exam requested by the defendant. If the defendant has doubts about whether a plaintiff’s injuries are as severe as they claim or were caused by the incident in question, they can ask the plaintiff to undergo a CME. However, for a… Read More »
7 Things A Personal Injury Attorney Can Do For You
If you suffered injuries because of another person’s negligence in Florida, you might be entitled to recover compensation through a personal injury claim. If another person’s negligence has injured you, you want to talk to a personal injury attorney. An attorney can represent your interest and try to recover the compensation you deserve. So… Read More »
What To Wear to Court
After suffering a severe injury in a Florida accident because of another party’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation from the negligent party. Depending on several things, your claim may or may not settle outside of court. If your injury claim cannot be settled out of… Read More »
How Much Can I Get For My Traumatic Brain Injury In Florida?
A traumatic injury is a type of injury that occurs because of a violent blow to the head. Also, when an object goes through brain tissue, a traumatic brain injury may occur. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries include falls and motor vehicle accidents (i.e. whiplash – also called a coup/contrecoup brain injury). If… Read More »