Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida DOT, distracted driving can include anything that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Types of distraction include: Manual – taking hands off the wheel Visual – taking eyes off the road Cognitive – taking one’s mind…
If you believe you have been injured because of the negligence of a person, business, government agency, or other entity, you have the right under Florida law to sue for compensation. However, there are certain requirements in a personal injury case that must be fulfilled in order for your case…
An independent medical examination (IME) could be critical to your Florida injury claim. Simply put, this evaluation is performed at the request of the insurance company or defendant in a case regarding worker’s compensation or personal injury. This includes injuries caused by auto accidents, slip and falls, defective products, injuries…
The birth of a child should be one of the happiest days in a parent’s life. However, when something goes wrong and the mother or the child is injured, it is heartbreaking, especially when the injuries could have been avoided. As a Florida personal injury attorney, I am committed to…
Florida personal injury lawsuits can be filed for many types of injuries or losses, caused by a wide variety of incidents. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you will want an experienced personal injury attorney to help you navigate the legal system, one who knows the intricacies…
If you have experienced an accident of any kind in Florida, whether it’s a slip or fall; an accident involving a car, recreational vehicle, or bike; a water sports accident; or an accident at an amusement park, public event, or hotel or rental property; please seek medical attention immediately, especially…
More than 200,000 car accidents occur in Florida each year. Sections 316.065-6 of the Florida Statutes require drivers involved in a crash to immediately contact local law enforcement if the crash results in or includes: Any injury or death to a person Property damage of at least $500 A vehicle…
Social Security, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are distinct benefits with different purposes. Compensation from your personal injury lawsuit may affect SSI, but should not affect the others. Social Security Social Security payments are distributed to individuals who, over the course of their working careers,…
Florida’s Premises Liability Law holds property owners accountable for injuries sustained by individuals when the injury occurs on their property, including in a parking lot or parking garage. However, the details of the case must fulfill the following four criteria: The property owner owed a duty of care (The individual…
When a person experiences physical injury and/or property damage due to someone else’s negligence in Florida, they often experience emotional distress as well. As an experienced personal injury attorney in Florida, I help my clients receive fair compensation for emotional harm along with compensation for injuries and/or property damages. Without…