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A Car Accident Was Not Your Fault AND You Have to Have Surgery?

If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident in Florida caused by someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced Florida personal injury attorney to fight for you while you are recovering to make sure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Don’t try to tackle the insurance…

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What Is Diminished Earnings Capacity?

When you have been injured in an accident in Florida caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to sue for compensation for your injuries, expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. The injury could be due to a car accident or other vehicular accident, an accident at work,…

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What Is a PIP Claim and Do You Need an Attorney?

In Florida, every automobile owner is required to carry auto insurance which includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP covers up to 80% of all necessary and reasonable medical expenses up to $10,000 resulting from a covered injury, regardless of who caused the crash. If a person’s injuries result in…

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Accidents Due to Road Conditions – Who Is Responsible? Can You Sue?

It is possible to sue a government entity for harm caused by negligence, but the government and the courts do not make it easy. If you believe poor road conditions, maintenance, or signage contributed to your traffic accident, you will require an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer to help you…

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What Is a T-Bone Accident, and Who Is Responsible In Florida?

A T-bone accident is a side-collision accident in which the front end of one car collides with the side of another. These types of accidents are common in Florida and are particularly dangerous to passengers, as most cars have no protective equipment to protect a person from a side impact.…

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Car Rental Companies and Liability in Florida

A legal doctrine known as vicarious liability assigns responsibility for one person’s actions to another person in certain limited legal relationships, such as parent/child or employer/employee. For instance, if a minor child commits a crime, the parent may be liable; if an employee harms someone in the course of performing…

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Injured While Riding a Bicycle in Florida

Bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Your body is completely exposed, and even a good bicycle helmet cannot protect you from the powerful impact of an oncoming vehicle. If you or someone you love has been injured due to an accident while riding a bicycle in Florida, please contact a…

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Photographic Evidence and Your Car Accident Claim

Florida has one of the highest auto accident rates among all states. A major cause of accidents is distracted driving, frequently by one of the millions of visitors who come to our Sunshine State for vacation. Drivers who are unfamiliar with the area or who are looking for a particular…

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Garbage Truck Accidents

Garbage truck accidents are surprisingly common in Florida. Trash trucks stop frequently, are often out very early when it is still dark, and sometimes weave to each side of the road to collect trash. Accidents can be caused by driver error on the part of the truck driver or by…

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What to Do if You Have Been Injured by a Drunk Driver

In a Florida personal injury case, you need to show that you have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Since drunk driving is clearly negligent behavior, if you have been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, you could likely sue for compensation. Operating a motor vehicle while…

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