Personal Injury - Page 5

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pain and suffering is separate from your medical bills in a personal injury case. You can demand two basic classes of damages from the negligent party in a personal injury case. The first is economic damages, which include but are not limited to medical bills, lost income, and other financial losses.  The second class of …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) occurs when intestinal tissue dies. A seemingly apparent cause of the illness is bacteria in the intestine. It primarily affects infants and can restrict their blood flow, damaging the bowel and its protective mucus supply. Infants, especially those born prematurely, are often at higher risk of being diagnosed with NEC. If your …

If your infant’s health suffered due to NEC baby formula, a Boca Raton product liability lawyer can explain what you need to know. Your lawyer will thoroughly examine your case and consult with medical and subject matter experts. They will fight for the best possible outcome for your case. You may be able to file …