Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Tort Reform Law Changes Comparative Negligence Standard In Florida
If you were injured in an accident in Florida, but contributed to it in some way, you could still be entitled to compensation, albeit in an amount reduced by your degree of fault. In prior years, in fact, you could have technically been eligible for compensation even if you were mostly at fault for… Read More »
Social Media Use Can Impact Your Injury Case
Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook provide people with a great way to stay connected, regardless of where they live. Their use has become so common that posting about something that has happened to us is often one of our first reactions after a new experience. While it can feel natural to… Read More »
The Importance Of Documenting Your Personal Injury
While it may not seem important at the time, one of the most critical things that an accident victim can do is to start documenting his or injuries and costs as soon as possible. Doing so can play a crucial role in demonstrating fault and damages if the victim must seek compensation from the… Read More »
Understanding The Elements Of Your Personal Injury Case
If you were injured in an accident, you may be wondering how much your case is worth. The answer to this question depends on a few important factors, like the severity of your injury and the degree of fault exhibited by the person who caused the accident. Of the utmost importance, however, will be… Read More »
Protecting Your Finances After An Accident
The immediate impact of a serious accident is often discomfort and pain, so it makes sense that health is usually an injured party’s first priority. Finances, however, are usually a close second in importance, with victims often faced with paying hefty medical bills. If you were hurt in an accident through no fault of… Read More »
These Factors Could Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement
All personal injury settlements are unique, so it’s difficult to say what the “average” settlement amount is. There are, however, a few different factors that can impact the value of a claim and by assessing those factors in their own cases, claimants can get a better idea of what amount would be considered fair… Read More »
What Is Loss Of Earning Capacity?
How much a person can recover in damages following an accident depends on a variety of factors, including whether he or she has undergone a loss of earning capacity. This is a term used to describe the amount of money that a person is capable of earning in the future, not how much they… Read More »
The Elements Of A Florida Negligence Claim
If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses under Florida’s negligence laws. However, this type of claim will only be successful if an injured party is able to establish a specific set of facts. This can be a complicated endeavor,… Read More »
5 Signs That You May Have Suffered A Concussion
For those who have never had a concussion before, knowing what to expect symptom-wise can be a bit confusing. This is often only compounded by the fact that after an accident, most people feel unusual aches and pains, or may even experience no symptoms at all, despite suffering from an injury. All accident-related injuries… Read More »
What Is The Reasonable Person Standard?
When pursuing a personal injury case, you will undoubtedly find yourselves hearing about the “reasonable person standard.” This term, which is a critical part of proving a negligence claim, requires judges and juries to make decisions based on how a reasonable person would have acted in a certain situation. It is when this standard… Read More »