If you are seeking an attorney to help you with a wrongful death lawsuit, allow me to first offer my deepest condolences for your loss. During this time of mourning, the pain of your loss is heightened by the conviction that it could have been avoided. As an experienced Florida…
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Injured on Spring Break
Florida is a frequent destination for college students on spring break. And while for most kids it is an opportunity for much-needed relaxation and fun before finals begin, for an unfortunate few, spring break can bring serious injuries from accidents that take place while away from home. If your child…
Proper Records Can Make or Break Your Florida Injury Case
Florida law requires that someone filing a personal injury lawsuit be able to prove four things: The person or business who caused your injury owed you a duty of care The person or business was negligent in that duty You suffered…
Navigating a Personal Injury Claim Caused by a Government Entity
Can you sue a government entity in Florida? The concept of sovereign immunity goes back centuries and is a principle based on English common law that the government cannot be sued unless it consents. Over time, it became clear that the state should not have blanket immunity, but it took…
What a Deposition Is and How to Prepare
A deposition is a critical part of your Florida personal injury case. At a deposition, statements are taken from the parties involved or witnesses to the accident by lawyers for the opposing party or parties. The statements (depositions) are taken under oath, so you must tell the absolute truth, and…
Proving Fault and Injury in Florida
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…
What is an Independent Medical Examination?
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…
Types of Accidents and Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
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…
Assessing Cognitive Impairment after an Accident
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…
SSI, SSDI, and Your Settlement
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,…