In most personal injury cases, attorneys agree to represent clients for a contingency fee, meaning they receive payment based on the compensation received by their clients. Additional costs are inevitably incurred, but the costs vary based on the particular case. If your case is settled before filing a lawsuit, your…
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Proving Medical Malpractice in Florida
Proving medical malpractice in Florida can be challenging, but if you or a loved one has experienced serious injury or death which you suspect was caused by medical malpractice, you should seek legal help from an experienced, dedicated, medical malpractice attorney. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider has not…
Can I Pursue a Business Interruption Claim/Lawsuit?
If your business has experienced an interruption due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis, contact The Quackenbush Law Firm. You may be entitled to compensation through your business interruption insurance coverage. If you did not have business interruption insurance coverage at the onset of the crisis, you may have had another insurance…
Injured in an Accident Involving a Texting Driver
Texting while driving is a primary offense in Florida. That means that a police officer can pull a person over for texting while driving. So if you have been in an accident and you suspect another driver involved in the accident was texting at the time of the accident, this…
Can the Time to Accept a Proposal for Settlement be Extended?
Can the Time to Accept a Proposal for Settlement be Extended? Although the case law isn’t entirely clear on whether or not the time to accept a proposal for settlement can be extended, there are certainly good arguments that it cannot. For example, Florida Statute 78.79 and Rule 1.442 contain…
Documents You Need for a Malpractice or Injury Lawsuit
When you’ve been injured, whether through medical negligence or an accident, you’ll need to bring your attorney certain documentation in order to build a case for your personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit. Injuries that could lead to a lawsuit Injuries can come from a wide variety of accidents or…
Liability for Pedestrian Accidents in Florida: Can You Get Compensated?
Florida’s no-fault laws require every driver to carry personal injury protection (PIP) offering up to $10,000 coverage for financial losses, such as medical bills or lost wages. In the case of an accident, your Florida PIP policy will be activated, even if you’re injured as a pedestrian. However, injuries from…
When Should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida?
When it comes to personal injury lawsuits and compensation, it is best to begin talking to a lawyer as soon as possible. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, injured at work or in a public place, or experienced medical malpractice or other injury or illness, your lawyer will need…