A severe case of whiplash can kill you if it is critical enough or leads to damage to your spine. Fortunately, whiplash fatalities are rare. If your family lost a loved one due to a whiplash injury caused by the negligence of another person or entity, a Boca Raton wrongful death lawyer can help you …
What Is the Average Neck and Shoulder Injury Settlement in Florida?
There is no average neck and shoulder injury settlement in Florida because claims for compensation vary widely based on factors unique to you and your accident. If you suffered neck and shoulder injuries, a Florida personal injury lawyer with our firm can help you pursue fair financial awards. Though there is no average settlement, our team …
Florida 14-Day Accident Law: What to Know
Under Florida’s 14-day accident law, car accident victims must seek medical evaluation and treatment within 14 days of their crash. Failing to do so will prevent their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance carrier from paying the medical care providers who handled these services. Sometimes, the insurance company will claim their policyholder failed to get treatment …
The Doctrine of Assumption of Risk in Florida
When you suffer an injury in an accident in Florida that is someone else’s fault, you can attempt to seek damages that compensate you. However, defendants and the insurance company may try to employ the doctrine of assumption of risk to limit or deny the compensation you may receive. Should the insurance company use the …
How Much Is Pain and Suffering Worth?
There is no way to know how much your pain and suffering damages might be worth early in your case. It depends greatly on the injuries you’ve suffered and how they’ve affected your everyday life. Generally, more serious injuries warrant higher pain and suffering payouts. When you hire a Florida personal injury lawyer, they can …
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
If you or someone you love were injured because of the negligent actions of another person or entity, you could be entitled to compensation via a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. A personal injury lawyer can prove the cause of your injuries and identify the at-fault party and their insurance company. A lawyer can …
What Are Your Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Your chances of winning a personal injury lawsuit depend on the strength of your case and many other factors. There is no way of knowing your case’s likely outcome without understanding the circumstances, facts, and other details. Your best resource for understanding your lawsuit and other options for closing your case is your Florida personal …
How Much Do Lawyers Take From a Settlement in Florida?
You were in a car accident and you have injuries and financial losses because of someone else’s negligence. You want to seek compensation to cover your losses, but you are hesitant to obtain legal representation because you worry about the cost. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay your …
Can You Sue an Insurance Company for Denying Your Claim?
When the insurance company fails to honor your policy or refuses to compensate you for your losses, you have the right to file a lawsuit. Insurance companies are typically profit-driven, but while denying your claim may be in your provider’s best interest, it’s not in yours. You have damages that require compensation. Perhaps you have …
Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Florida?
Emotional distress is a type of damage you can seek compensation for by filing a lawsuit in Florida. However, because emotional distress is an intangible accident-related damage, it can be challenging to prove that you suffered emotionally. A Boca Raton personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you build your case for compensation. We …