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…
According to recent data, Florida has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers of any state, with over 25% of drivers being uninsured. If you are in a car accident caused by an uninsured motorist, you have several options to cover your expenses, starting with your own insurance. Florida Insurance Florida…
Florida is the vacation capital of the world with more resorts and destination venues than anywhere else on Earth. There are likely more restaurants and food vendors than most places in the world. Restaurants and food sellers have a duty to provide their customers with safe food, free of contaminants…