Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Attorney
What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Not every personal injury lawsuit goes to trial. In fact, it is often less expensive and less time-consuming for litigants if their claims are resolved outside of the courtroom (but sometimes a trial is still your best option). There are two main forms of alternative dispute resolution (a method other than litigation used to… Read More »
The Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
If you have been injured in an accident, the last thing you need to worry about is the legal process. That’s why consulting with an experienced attorney is one of the first things you should do in case of personal injury. But it’s still important to be aware of the process so that you… Read More »
Breaking One of These Traffic Laws Can Be Grounds for Personal Injury Lawsuit
Driving comes with inherent risks for everyone on the road: drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Because most of those risks stem from automobile drivers, Florida has numerous traffic safety laws on the books. Breaking one of those laws can be a major factor in a personal injury lawsuit if the motorist’s actions result in… Read More »
Understanding Litigation Risks and Challenges
Personal injury lawsuits come with inherent risks. They typically involve a lot of time and money, and sometimes you don’t get the result that you want. An experienced personal injury attorney will take the time to understand the complexities of your case and develop the most cost-effective, time-efficient strategy to help you recover the… Read More »
Legislative Proposals that Would Have Affected Personal Injury Cases
Two bills that would have affected personal injury cases in Florida will not become law, at least not this year. (But like changes to the personal injury protection system that recently failed and have been considered in past years, these proposals could be reintroduced in another legislative term if there is legislative or public… Read More »
The Dangers of Dump Trucks
Dump trucks are typically used to carry loose construction material (like sand, gravel and waste) from one location to another. But while they play a critical role in the construction industry, dump trucks pose unique dangers to other drivers on the road. For example, dump trucks are heavy vehicles that are difficult to maneuver… Read More »
How Much Will You Receive for Pain and Suffering?
Injuries are often more than physical. In fact, the emotional and psychological pain of an injury can be just as devastating, which is why Florida law permits personal injury claimants to recover damages for their pain and suffering. What Is Pain and Suffering? Pain and suffering includes the physical pain of an injury, as… Read More »
Tobacco Lawsuits in Florida
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against tobacco companies over the years, including in Florida. In fact, the Florida Supreme Court recently allowed thousands of negligence and liability claims to proceed against R.J. Reynolds. The tobacco company had argued that federal law preempts the state law claims, but the Florida court disagreed. This means… Read More »
Will Florida Reform Its Personal Injury Protection (No-Fault Insurance) System?
Florida is currently one of ten states with personal injury protection, also known as no-fault auto insurance. But state legislators are trying to change Florida’s auto insurance system. Two competing bills have recently been voted out of their respective committees and will be debated by the full legislative chambers. The state Senate Banking and… Read More »
Drunk Driving Statistics and Examples
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an organization founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, two in three people will be involved in a DUI accident during their… Read More »
