Sep 15, 2019 by
During your free consultation, a Loxahatchee spinal cord injury lawyer will try to discern if you have grounds for a claim, whether a dispute is likely to arise, and the kinds of evidence that will be needed to strengthen your case. Below are a few questions you may be asked during this meeting: How did your injury happen? Your personal injury lawyer will want a detailed overview of everything you ... [Read More]
Sep 14, 2019 by
Passenger vehicles are no match for fully loaded tractor-trailers, even with all the innovative safety features available today. As such, most fatalities that occur in large truck crashes are the occupants of cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. And those who are fortunate enough to survive a collision with an 18-wheeler are likely to sustain catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage or brain trauma. If you or someone you love suffered ... [Read More]
Sep 13, 2019 by
If you’ve done any research on the statutes pertaining to personal injury cases, you may have come across the term “negligence.” This is an important concept in tort law because the vast majority of tort claims are filed on the basis of negligence. Negligence is established by proving that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care given the circumstances. This is called breaching the “duty of care.” The types of ... [Read More]
Sep 12, 2019 by
Given the sheer number of spinal cord injury attorneys in Florida, the process of choosing just one to handle your case can seem overwhelming. Researching multiple law firms can take weeks, and just because a practice has a professional website doesn’t mean they have the knowledge and litigation experience to provide exceptional representation. Unfortunately, many law firms take on an excessive number of cases to maximize their profits. As a ... [Read More]
Sep 10, 2019 by
Although the precise figure varies from year to year, impaired motorists are responsible for roughly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities. They also injure hundreds of thousands of motorists, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians annually. Thankfully, if you were hurt in a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to both compensatory and punitive damages from a personal injury attorney. Even if the liable party is convicted, though, there’s no guarantee ... [Read More]
Aug 23, 2019 by
In the state of Florida, motorists who are involved in car accidents must remain at the scene and provide their name, address, driver’s license number, and registration information to the other parties involved. If a wreck causes bodily injury, drivers must also provide reasonable assistance to the victims by alerting first responders. Failing to perform these tasks following a collision may lead to criminal charges. Unfortunately, many drivers choose to ... [Read More]
Aug 21, 2019 by
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered a foot injury, you might consider yourself lucky. After all, these collisions often result in brain trauma and spinal cord injuries, which are far worse than an injured foot. That said, a serious foot injury can lead to a long-term or even permanent disability that affects your life and general wellbeing in many ways. Depending on your career, it might ... [Read More]
Jul 25, 2019 by
If you had to guess which sport contributed to the most head injuries annually, what would you say? While you might assume that a contact sport like football, boxing, or hockey causes the most recreation-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the reality is that cycling is the primary culprit. In 2009 alone, bicycle accidents were responsible for an estimated 85,000 head injuries treated in emergency rooms around the country. And in ... [Read More]
Oct 30, 2019 by
Yes. In the state of Florida, there are strict time limits within which tort lawsuits must be filed. These time limits are prescribed in the statutes of limitations (SOLs). While there are several factors that may influence the statute of limitations that applies to your case, your personal injury attorney the typical deadline for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is two years from the date when the cause of action ... [Read More]
Aug 13, 2019 by
Product Liability Claims Involving Defective Sports Equipment Nearly every sport has the potential to cause serious injury. Athletes can reduce their risk by respecting their own limits, investing in the right equipment, and wearing adequate safety gear. But what if the equipment you’re using happens to be defective? Regardless of whether you’re a weekend warrior or professional competitor, using gear that doesn’t function as it should could have devastating consequences. ... [Read More]
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